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Navigating in the AtmDirector Application

Navigating in the AtmDirector Application

The AtmDirector application provides a user interface for configuring and monitoring your ATM networks.

The following sections explain how to use the interface to navigate within the ATM network topology:

Starting the AtmDirector Application

The CWSI Campus Map is the starting point for the AtmDirector application.

To start the AtmDirector application, select Tools>AtmDirector from the CWSI Campus Map, or double-click the ATM cloud icon located in the CWSI Campus Map toolbar (Figure 2-1). For more information on the CWSI Campus Map and its toolbar, see the Getting Started with CWSI Campus publication.


Figure 2-1: CWSI Campus Map Toolbar

Using the AtmDirector Main Window

The AtmDirector main window (Figure 2-2) opens after you start the AtmDirector application from the CWSI Campus Map.

The AtmDirector main window contains the following elements:


Figure 2-2: AtmDirector Main Window


Table 2-1: AtmDirector Window Menus and Commands
Menu Commands Description

File

Print

Exit

Prints the AtmDirector main window.

Exits the AtmDirector application.

Windows

Log Window

Displays the ATM Log Messages window. This window logs all debug and log messages.

Preferences

Options

Opens the Global Preferences window. For discovery SNMP, you can configure polling parameters (polling interval, timeout, and retries) and miscellaneous parameters (default network fabric and zoom factor). You can also turn on and off topology and discovery debug options for logging messages. See "Configuring Parameters" for additional information.

Using the Fabrics and ATM-VLANs List

The list of all the discovered ATM fabrics is displayed in the form of a tree hierarchy on the AtmDirector main window. You can use the list to perform the following tasks:

Click the plus (+) sign next to a fabric name to expand the tree and display the names of all ATM-VLANs in that fabric. The plus sign changes to a minus (-) sign. To close the list of ATM-VLANs and list only the fabric names, click the minus (-) sign.
Any hosts that do not belong to a fabric but are discovered by the discovery process are listed in the tree as unknownFabric.
The fabric name is changed by editing it in the tree hierarchy. Select a fabric name, then click and hold the mouse button until the arrow cursor becomes a text insertion point. Type in the new name.
Click the mouse (once) to select (highlight) a fabric. A two-column table appears on the right-side of the AtmDirector main window (Figure 2-3).

Figure 2-3: AtmDirector Main Window with a Fabric Selected

The LS1010s box displays the names and IP addresses of all the LightStream 1010 switches in the selected fabric. The Other Devices box displays the names and IP addresses of all the other devices in the selected fabric.
Click the mouse (once) to select (highlight) an ATM-VLAN. A two-column table appears on the right-side of the AtmDirector main window (Figure 2-4).

Figure 2-4: AtmDirector Main Window with an ATM-VLAN Selected

The host name and interface of the master LE server for the selected ATM-VLAN are displayed in the Master LE Server box. The Clients box displays the names and interfaces of all the devices running LANE components in the selected ATM-VLAN.

Using the PNNI Domains/PGs List

The list of the names of PNNI domains and PNNI peer groups (PGs) in your ATM network is displayed in the form of a tree structure on the AtmDirector main window. You can use the list to perform the following tasks:

Click the plus (+) sign next to a PNNI domain name to display the peer groups. The plus sign changes to a minus (-) sign. To close the list of PNNI peer groups and list only the PNNI domain names, click the minus (-) sign.
Click the mouse (once) to select (highlight) a PNNI peer group, which is represented by a cloud icon. A two-column table appears on the right-side of the AtmDirector main window. The node names and IP addresses for the selected PNNI peer group are displayed in the Nodes box.

Updating the AtmDirector Main Window

The AtmDirector application updates the AtmDirector main window when any of the following events occur:

The fabric name is added to the list of fabrics and ATM-VLANs.
The ATM-VLAN is added to the appropriate fabric.
The fabric name is not removed from the list of fabrics and ATM-VLANs until the fabric topology map and the topology maps for all the ATM-VLANs in that fabric are closed.
All ATM-VLANs in the fabric are also deleted from the network.
The ATM-VLAN name is not removed from the list of fabrics and ATM-VLANs until the topology map for the ATM-VLAN is closed.
The new peer group is added to the existing PNNI domain.
The peer group is removed from the existing PNNI domain. If the PNNI topology map is already open, the peer group is not removed until the map is closed.

Navigating the ATM Fabric Topology

When you double-click a fabric name in the Fabrics and ATM-VLANs box of an AtmDirector window, the fabric topology window for the selected fabric opens (Figure 2-5).

Fabric Topology Window

The fabric topology window contains the following elements:
Figure 2-5: Fabric Topology Window
See "Starting the CiscoView Application" for additional information.

For detailed information about using the fabric topology window, see Chapter 3, "Displaying and Monitoring ATM Fabrics."
Table 2-2: File Menu
Command Description

Print

Opens a window in which you select whether to print the entire map or only the part of the map that is visible. You can print the map to a printer or to a file.

Close

Closes the current topology map window.

Exit

Closes all windows and exits the AtmDirector application.


Table 2-3: Edit Menu
Command Description

Rename Fabric

Displays a window for changing the name of a network fabric.

Table 2-4: Map Menu
Command Description

Navigator

Opens a navigation window for viewing a specific area of the network topology map.

Zoom In

Increases the size of the objects in the topology map and narrows the area displayed.

Zoom Out

Decreases the size of the objects in the topology map and widens the area displayed.

Object

Displays a cascaded menu that provides options for managing objects.

Describe

Shows detailed information about the selected device or link.

CiscoView

Invokes CiscoView for the selected device.

Refresh

Redraws the AtmDirector windows.

Relayout

Redraws the topology layout in a default layout.

Table 2-5: Tools Menu
Command Description

OAM Ping

Initiates an Operation, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) ping to a selected device and link.

SPVC/SPVP Setup

Displays a window that lets you set up an SPVC or SPVP between hosts.

VC List

Displays a cascaded menu for choosing the virtual channels to list. You can select all connections or between devices.


Table 2-6: Admin Menu
Command Description

Clear Trace

Clears the trace display on the map resulting from selecting
VC List>Trace Report>Display.


Table 2-7: Diagnosis Menu
Command Description

Calls Failed

Displays a graph of calls failed on devices in the fabric.


Table 2-8: Performance Menu
Command Description

Top N

Displays a graph of TopN talkers in the fabric.

Traffic Between Hosts

Displays traffic between two hosts. To display traffic, select two hosts in the fabric and then select Performance>Traffic Between Hosts.


Table 2-9: ATM-VLAN Menu
Command Description

ATM-VLAN Catalog

Displays a list of all ATM-VLANs on a device and their functions. See "Displaying ATM-VLAN Information for Fabric Devices" in Chapter 4, "Displaying and Monitoring ATM-VLANs" for more information.

Using Navigational Aids

The AtmDirector application provides the following navigational aids to help you configure and monitor ATM networks:

All devices (including ATM switches and hosts) are represented by an icon. The name of the device is displayed under the device icon.
The device name corresponding to an IP address is obtained from the domain name server.


Table 2-10: Colors for Device Status
Color Description

Red

The device is not responding to a poll and is down or unreachable.

Green

The device is responding to a poll and is up.

Blue

The device is set to unmanaged. To manage or unmanage a device, select the device, click the right mouse button to display a popup menu, and select Manage or Unmanage. Optionally, you can select Map>Object>Manage/Unmanage.


Table 2-11: Lines for Link Status
Line Type Description

Solid

Regular links

Multiple

Multiple links

Dashed

Downed links

Lines with a V

Virtual path (VP) tunnels

Press and hold down the right mouse button on a device or link icon to display a popup menu with command options for that switch or link. See "Displaying Device or Link Information" for additional information.
Hold the mouse over a node on a topology map to see its IP address.
Hold the mouse over a link on a topology map to see the IP addresses for both of its end points and the To and From Port information.

Navigating the ATM-VLAN Topology

When you double-click an ATM-VLAN name in the Fabrics and ATM-VLANs box of an AtmDirector window, the ATM-VLAN topology window for the selected entity opens (Figure 2-6).

The topology map shows devices and ATM-VLAN components that participate in the ATM-VLAN, shows their status, and provides access to configuration, status, diagnostic, and performance information.

Note If you open an ATM fabric topology window and arrange the icons on its topology map before you open an ATM-VLAN topology window containing the same devices, the device icons are displayed the same in both topologies. Subsequent changes in the layout of either topology are not reflected in the other window.

Figure 2-6: ATM-VLAN Topology Window

ATM-VLAN Topology Window

The ATM-VLAN topology window contains the following elements:

See "Using Navigational Aids" for additional information.

For detailed information about using the ATM-VLAN topology window, see Chapter 4, "Displaying and Monitoring ATM-VLANs."


Table 2-12: Tools Menu
Command Description

Control Connection VCs

Displays a dialog box that shows incoming and outgoing control connections for a selected LANE component in an ATM-VLAN.

Data Direct VCs

Displays a dialog box that shows the details of all data direct virtual connections originating from a client in an ATM-VLAN.


Table 2-13: Diagnosis Menu
Command Description

Config Server Addresses

Displays a dialog box that shows the configuration server addresses known to the selected components in an ATM-VLAN.

Client

Status/ Control Params

Displays a dialog box that shows the status and control parameter information for a client in an ATM-VLAN.

Client

Client ARP Information

Displays a dialog box that provides details of the LAN Emulation Address Resolution Protocol (LE_ARP) process for a client in an ATM-VLAN.

Server

LE Server Status and Parameters

Displays a dialog box that provide status information for a server in an ATM-VLAN.


Table 2-14: Performance Menu
Command Description

Client Performance

Displays a dialog box that plots the performance of a client in an ATM-VLAN.

Broadcast Server Performance

Displays a dialog box that provides real-time graphs of the broadcast server traffic in an ATM-VLAN.


Table 2-15: ATM-VLAN Menu
Command Description

Summary

Displays a dialog box that shows summary information for an ATM-VLAN.

Client Summary

Displays a dialog box that shows summary information for a client in an ATM-VLAN.

Server Summary

Displays a dialog box that shows summary information for an LE server and broadcast server in an ATM-VLAN.

Config Server Summary

Displays a dialog box that shows summary information for a configuration server in an ATM-VLAN.

Config Server Database

Displays a dialog box that shows ATM-VLAN-to-LE server database mappings.

Navigating the PNNI Topology

When you double-click a PNNI domain or peer group name in the PNNI Domains/PGs box of an AtmDirector window, the PNNI topology map for the selected entity opens (Figure 2-7).

The topology map shows the nodes and links in the selected entity and their status, and allows you to access PNNI status, configuration, and monitoring information.

PNNI Topology Window

The PNNI topology window contains the following elements:
See "Using Navigational Aids" for additional information.

Figure 2-7: PNNI Topology Window


Table 2-16: PNNI Options Menu
Command Description

Node Config & Information

Displays a dialog box that allows you to display and modify the configuration of a PNNI node. You can also use this dialog box to add a new node and to access PNNI timers and real-time nodal information.

ATM Routes

Displays a dialog box that allows you to display, modify, add, or delete reachable addresses for a PNNI node.

Summary Addresses

Displays a dialog box that allows you to display, modify, add, or delete summary addresses for a PNNI node.

Link Information

Displays a dialog box that shows status information for a link between two PNNI nodes.

Interface Tuning

Displays a dialog box that allows you to display, modify, add, or delete administrative weights and metrics for an interface on a switch.

Neighboring Peer

Displays a dialog box that shows link and status information for the neighboring peers of a selected PNNI node.

Scope Mapping

Displays a dialog box that allows you to display, modify, and delete scope mapping of advertised addresses for a PNNI node.

Using the CiscoView Application

The AtmDirector application allows you to start the CiscoView application for each LightStream 1010 switch shown on a topology map. The CiscoView application provides device-management capability that allows you to display a graphical representation of each network device, display configurations and performance information, and perform configuration and minor troubleshooting tasks.

You can use the CiscoView application with the AtmDirector application to view the physical faceplate representation of the LightStream 1010 switch and to troubleshoot and configure ATM devices at the port level. See the CiscoView Getting Started Guide for additional information.

Starting the CiscoView Application

Step 1 Ensure that CiscoView 4.1 and the LightStream 1010 package are installed on your system.

Step 2 Start the AtmDirector application from the CWSI Campus Map.

The AtmDirector main window opens.

Step 3 Navigate to a fabric topology window.

Step 4 Select Map>Object>CiscoView, or select a device and double-click the right mouse button.

The system starts the CiscoView application for the selected device.

Exiting the AtmDirector Application

Step 1 Select File>Exit from the AtmDirector main window.

Step 2 Click OK at the confirmation prompt.


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