Cisco Emf And Cisco Catalyst Switch Manager Software; Element Management - Cisco WS-C3550-12G User Manual

Cisco EMF and Cisco Catalyst Switch Manager Software

Cisco EMF and Cisco Catalyst Switch Manager Software
The Cisco Catalyst Switch Manager is the carrier-class element manager for Catalyst switches, which
"plugs into" Cisco EMF. The Cisco Catalyst Switch Manager software adds additional windows and a
back-end controller process that communicates with the hardware elements (using Cisco EMF) as shown
in the following figure.
Figure 2-1

Element Management

An Element Manager is an application that is responsible for providing fault, configuration, accounting,
performance and security (FCAPS) management for a particular type of Network Element or family of
Network Elements. The Cisco Catalyst Switch Manager software primarily provides fault and
performance information. The configuration capabilities are limited, and the accounting information is
used for inventory purposes. No security information is provided by the Cisco Catalyst Switch Manager.
Cisco Catalyst Switch Manager User Guide
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Cisco EMF and Cisco Catalyst Switch Manager Processes
Element Manager
Windows
CEMF
Management
Network
Catalyst 6500
Cisco EM controller
C65/76M
controller
Chapter 2 Basic Concepts
Cisco EM
Database
Cisco C65/76M
Database
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