Intelligent mannagement at the physical layer for your network

1. We’re AMP NETCONNECT
Connecting you to innovation
800-553-0938
www.ampnetconnect.comamptrac
networking.help@tycoelectronics.com
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2. It’s All About Intelligence
By reducing downtime and
increasing productivity – by
providing network
intelligence AMPTRAC and
iTRACS is a good bet
toward increasing the
bottom line. After all, what
helps the network
ultimately helps the
business.
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3. AMPTRAC Summary
• Accurate “real-time” record / log keeping; (aids in: troubleshooting,
repair, security, use tracking and accountability compliance)
• Enables efficient utilization of Network assets (e.g.: Panels, Switches,
cabling, etc.);
• Streamlined work order process with clearly defined roles and
responsibilities for simplified scheduling, planning, record keeping,
accountability and troubleshooting procedures;
• Accurate accountability of network related assets, costs and budget
planning;
• Active monitoring of layer 1 physical infrastructure coordinated with
scheduling and planning to address, monitor and reduce network
outages.
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4. Four User Types –
Defines and Provides Process Control
Manager – Approves work order and
assigns to appropriate technician to
perform
Planner – Receives Technician –
requests and Performs work order
generates work per instructions
order to satisfy
requirements.
Requestor – Originates work order
request.. Typical Help Desk function
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5. Quick Walk-Through of iTRACS IM
Two types of views
• User view tabs
– Locate screen for quick look-up and status
– Requestor initiates work-order process
– Planner determines optimal changes/configuration
– Manager reviews and authorizes work, and confirms completion
– Technician receives and performs work and initiates completion
– Report tab contains over 60 ‘canned’ reports
• Administrator view tabs
– User tab is where user rights and events are assigned
– Configuration allows for customization of the system
– Build allows creation, removal and modification of the data base
– Monitor view accesses Analyzer management/set-up
– Discovery screen facilitates iDiscover set-up
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6. AMPTRAC-IM Features and Benefits
• Real-time monitoring via AMPTRAC hardware
– Accurate and immediate documentation of the network infrastructure
and connected devices, eliminating the need for physical audits.
• Self-discover patching
– Changes to patching are auto-discovered even changes made outside
of normal processes.
• Automatic update of database Event log
– All authorized and unauthorized changes are logged and time stamped in the database
log, providing a thorough and complete audit-trail of the network connectivity and history.
• Automatic Alerts and Alarms
– Event driven Alerts are established, generating detailed e-mail messages to selected
individuals based on type of event and condition filters, enabling quick response to
network issues.
• Automated work order process
– Work order process re-enforces policies and accountability, while tracking and reporting WO status and progress.
• Auto-provisioning of services
– Planning of Auto-routing based on type and availability of services and ports can be established based on
customer input and parameters.
• Terminal Service / Remote Access
– Utilizes terminal service allowing full functionality and viewing of the IM system remotely which enables remote
trouble determinations prior to dispatching service technicians.
• Automatic Re-Synchronization
– Even if the network goes out of service, IM re-synchronizes the information based on current connectivity when
the network connections are restored, automatically updating the database.
• Established detailed reports
– A Library of over 60 reports are available based on various assets and components (switches, outlets, patch
panels, end devices), which is filterable based on location and other parameters. (e.g.: Port utilizations, asset
reports, connectivity reports, etc.)
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7. AMPTRAC-IM Built-in Features and Benefits
• Real-time monitoring via AMPTRAC hardware
• Self-discover patching
• Automatic update of database Event log
• Automatic Alerts and Alarms
• Automated work order process
• Auto-provisioning of services
• Terminal Service / Remote Access
• Automatic Re-Synchronization
• Established detailed reports
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8. AMPTRAC Shielded Solutions - 10GBit
• Category 6 performance
• 10 GBit
• Discrete Jack configuration
– Ability to add/remove jacks
– Ability to use SL tool
– Ability to color code jacks
• I/O connection via 110 P&P
• Improved labeling capabilities
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9. Mark III Analyzer
AMPTRAC Mark III Analyzers
• 336 port, 1RU Analyzer
• 168 port, 1RU Analyzer
Objective
• Provide a versatile, reliable, lower cost
analyzer with added capabilities
Features
• Reliable/Secure DB25 interfaces
• Low power consumption (3-5 watts)
• Low heat generation (nominal)
• 4 line display LCD supports multi-linguistics
• 21 front panel buttons
• 3 Auto-negotiating Ethernet ports
• One style analyzer eases design/expansion
• IM software bundled w/ analyzer
• Multi-Lingual Support*
Capacity (Analyzer and System)
• 195 linked units (65,520 ports) per zone
• Up to 255 zones (16,707,600 ports)
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10. AMPTRAC Hardware Overview
• AMPTRAC Analyzers
– Mark III analyzer developed and manufactured by AMP
NETCONNECT
• Media Supported
– Copper: Cat 5e, Cat 6, UTP and Shielded
– Fiber: Duplex SC, MT-RJ and Duplex LC
• AMPTRAC fully integrated copper and fiber patch panels
– Uses common building block
• Data and call centers addressed with AMPTRAC MPO
and MRJ21 solutions
• Complete line of patch cords and I/O cable assemblies
• Internal development of sensor strips for LAN electronics
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11. AMPTRAC System Overview
The AMPTRACS System:
(Typical Component Layout)
AMPTRAC Analyzer: The Device that 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
ER
tracks the connections between sensor
contacts and communicates with IM
database.
Sensor Strips: Sensor contacts that are
applied to network electronics port fields. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
A MPTRAC
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
AMPTRAC Enabled Patch Panels: Patch
panels with integrated sensor contacts.
AMPTRAC I/O cables: Connects sensor
contacts (patch panel and electronics) to
analyzer.
AMPTRAC Patch Cords: Interconnects
between Patch panel and switch ports AMPTRAC
which have an integrated ‘9th’ wire that is IM
used to make connection between sensor
contacts.
IM Software: The software that manages
the Analyzers, and correlates the
connectivity information from the analyzers
to a database model of the customer
infrastructure. IM
AMPTRAC Server: A higher level PC
(often Rack mounted) that runs the IM
software.
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12. AMPTRAC System Overview
The Networking Basics:
(Physical Layer)
ER: The Equipment Room receives 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
ER
backbone and horizontal cabling, and
houses the termination panels and network
equipment.
Horizontal Cabling: 4pr UTP between
patch panel and workstation outlet. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
AMPTRAC
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
Backbone Cabling: fiber or multi-pair
copper between ER, Data center, buildings
and entrance facilities.
Patch Panel: Termination field for
horizontal and backbone cabling.
Patch Cords: Interconnects between
Patch panel positions and switch ports;
outlets and devices.
Switch/Router: Network electronics with a
port field, used to manage the data traffic
between network devices.
Server: A higher level PC (often Rack
mounted) that runs a network related
program (e.g.: e-mail, file storage, etc.)
Network Device: Any network connected
device or peripheral (e.g.: PC, IP camera,
Wireless access point, IP Phone, IP based
Building controls, etc.)
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13. How do we do it ….
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establishes open and closed circuit telecommunications patch zones
• Analyzer monitors open/closed • Network of analyzers is established with
circuit and tracks connectivity IM data base via existing or separate LAN or
• Analyzer sends data to IM data base WAN via Ethernet connection
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14. The AMPTRAC System can…
• Discover all Network connected devices
• Map and document connectivity ‘end-to-end’
• Monitor all connections for real-time log
updates, alerts and messages
• Extend enterprise management to ‘layer-one’
complimenting existing tools and services
• Apply business policies, rules, and processes
for intelligent real-time physical infrastructure
management
• Automatically Log, report, alert and alarm on all changes to assets and
physical layer configurations
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15. Intelligent Infrastructure Management (IIM)
Layer 7 – Application • recognizes a patching and/or
Layer 6 – Presentation
connectivity problem.
Layer 5 – Session
• provides a simplified process
for MAC's
Layer 4 – Transport • provides management of your
Layer 3 – Network infrastructure
Layer 2 – Data Link • manages your network assets
and their utilization.
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Layer 1 - Physical • reduces troubleshooting time.
Intelligent Infrastructure Management links all 7 layers together to give a true
end-to-end view of the network
Today the physical layer is either unmanaged or managed
manually leading to inaccurate information and impacting all other
management systems
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16. AMP NETCONNECT - iTRACS
Strategic Partnership
“The Tyco - iTRACS partnership provides the • Tyco Electronics
world’s most complete solution for managing – World’s largest provider of electrical
physical infrastructure - voice, data, security, and
and electronic components, and
physical plant command and control systems.”
- Charlie Fox, Vice President and General undersea telco systems.
Manager, Tyco Electronics. – Revenue over $12 billion.
• iTRACS
– Developed original software “Crimp”
1988.
– iTRACS product rollout -2001
• iTRACS strategic alliance to jointly
develop and market co-branded
infrastructure solutions
• Strong Co-branding and Marketing
– AMPTRAC– Hardware infrastructure
– IM (Infrastructure Manager) -
provided by AMP NETCONNECT
– PLM (Physical Layer Manager) –
provided by iTRACS
• Strong sales and channel teaming
• Global distribution, installation and
managed services network
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17. It’s All About Intelligence
By reducing downtime and
increasing productivity – by
providing network intelligence
AMPTRAC powered by
iTRACS IM is a good bet
toward increasing the bottom
line. After all, what helps the
network ultimately helps the
business.
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18. AMPTRAC
It’s All about Intelligence!
Gene Malone
AMPTRAC Product Specialist
February 1, 2008