Alcatel-Lucent 5620 Troubleshooting Manual page 265

Glossary
Numerics
5620 NM
5620 SAM
5620 SAM auxiliary
server
5620 SAM client
5620 SAM database
Alcatel-Lucent 5620 Service Aware Manager, Release 6.1 R3
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5620 Network Manager
The 5620 NM provides advanced management of large, complex
LAN/WAN networks, including hybrid circuit-switched, IP/MPLS, ATM,
frame relay, and X.25 networks. The GUI operates on a Sun workstation. It
can be used to configure databases, monitor network operation in real time,
set up and manage paths, and perform diagnostics to isolate and manage
problems on the network.
With the addition of optional software modules, the 5620 NM can perform
advanced management functions such as managing multi-vendor
equipment, interfacing with UMS, and partitioning networks.
5620 Service Aware Manager
The 5620 SAM is the network manager portfolio of modules for the
7750 SR, 7710 SR, 7450 ESS, 7250 SAS, and Telco devices.
In a 5620 SAM system that is deployed using distributed server architecture,
a 5620 SAM server instance on a dedicated station that accepts processing
requests from, and is directed by, a 5620 SAM main server. A main server
and one or more auxiliary servers that are in communication are collectively
called a 5620 SAM server cluster.
The 5620 SAM client provides a GUI to configure IP network elements.
The 5620 SAM database stores network data-model objects and network
configuration information.
Troubleshooting Guide
November 2008 GL-1