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Cisco Optical Network Planner Overview

Cisco Optical Network Planner (Cisco ONP) is a web application to model and test Optical Transport Networks (OTN) and Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) optical networks by using a graphical environment. The primary purpose of Cisco ONP is to design and validate networks of NCS 1001, NCS 1004, NCS 1010, NCS 2000, and NCS 4000 series. Using the Cisco ONP tool, you create multiple instances of a network, modify different parameters at each instance, and compare. Cisco ONP generates a rack view of all the sites that are deployed in the network, shows the differences between the instances, and provides a complete Bill of Materials (BoM) for the network.

Cisco ONP models the network, generates the BoM, and provides detailed information about the network, such as Cabling report, Optical report, Device Configuration file, and Traffic matrix.

This chapter describes the features of Cisco ONP, protection scenarios, topology and service support, CSDL (Cisco Secure Development Lifecycle) compliance, and the setting up of the graphical display.

For more information about Cisco ONP, see the data sheet.

Supported Platforms

Table 1. Feature History

Feature Name

Release Information

Feature Description

Support for NCS 1001 Network Creation

 Cisco ONP Release 24.3.1

This release supports the design of C-band NCS 1001 networks. The NCS 1001 is a 1RU, DWDM line system optimized for data center environments. It includes support for amplifiers, PSM modules, and various colored add/drop modules such as MD-32-EVEN, FLD-4, MD-48-ODD, MD-48-EVEN, and MD-64.

Cisco ONP supports unprotected, terminal section, and terminal path protection over the NCS 1001 network. Also, the NCS 1001 network is compatible with optical sources such as NCS 1004, CIM8, Bright ZR, QDD, and CFP2.

Addition of new NCS 1020 Chassis for NCS 1010 Networks

 Cisco ONP Release 24.3.1

NCS 1020 is a 10RU optical line system that supports the OLTs and NCS1K14-CCMD-16-C card in the NCS 1010 networks. The NCS 1020 chassis optimizes the NCS 1010 networks design, extending the reach of NCS 1010 networks. With OLTs and NCS1K14-CCMD-16-C, the NCS 1020 chassis provides a wide range of configuration options to NCS 1010 networks.

Cisco ONP supports the following platforms:

Table 2. Supported Platforms and Releases

Platforms

Recommended and Supported Releases

NCS 1001

7.10.1

NCS 1004

7.11.1

NCS 1014

7.11.1, 24.3.1

NCS 1010

7.7.1, 7.9.1, 7.10.1, 7.11.1, 24.3.1

NCS 1020

24.3.1

NCS 2000

11.0.0, 11.1.0, 12.1.0, 12.2.0, 12.3.1

NCS 4000

6.5.33

Supported Topologies

Cisco ONP supports the following network topologies:

  • Linear—In a linear topology, the nodes are arranged in a line and are connected to two other adjacent nodes. However, the first and last nodes are not connected.

  • Mesh—In a mesh topology, each node is connected to one or more nodes. This configuration provides maximum redundancy to the network.

  • Ring—In a ring topology, each node is connected to exactly two other nodes, forming a circular configuration. It requires at least three nodes to form a ring.

Supported Protection Schemes

Table 3. Feature History

Feature Name

Release Information

Feature Description

Protection Types Supported

Cisco ONP Release 4.1

The following protection schemes are supported:

  • 1+R: For each service, Cisco ONP automatically finds one working path. You can define the restoration path.

  • 1+1+R: For each service, Cisco ONP finds one working path, and one protected path. You can define the restoration path.

  • 1+1+R+R: For each service, Cisco ONP finds one working path and one protected path. You can define the restoration paths.

Cisco ONP supports the following protection schemes:

Figure 1. Protection Schemes

  • Unprotected—In unprotected mode, the tool routes the service on the shortest path.

  • 1+1—Two client signals are transmitted to separate line cards or transponder cards instead of using Y-cable to split one client signal into two line cards or transponder cards. In client 1+1 protection, the failure and switchover are controlled by the client system. The following figure shows 1+1 protection.

    Figure 2. 1+1 Protection

  • 1+R—Supported on SSON network. For each service, Cisco ONP automatically finds one working path. You can define the restoration path.

  • 1+1+R—Supported on SSON network. For each service, Cisco ONP finds one working path, and one protected path. You can define the restoration path.

  • 1+1+R+R—Supported on SSON network. For each service, Cisco ONP finds one working path and one protected path. You can define the restoration paths.

  • S+NS—Supported on both SSON and non-SSON NCS 4000-NCS 2000 network. Cisco ONP uses the shortest path for the working service, and the next shortest path for protection. The paths are span-disjointed but not node disjointed.

  • Unprotected Disjoint—Supported on both SSON and non-SSON NCS 4000-NCS 2000 network. Cisco ONP provides two cards following two completely disjoint paths in the network to reach their destination.

  • PSM-Channel Protection—Supported on NCS 2000 non-SSON network

Supported Services

Cisco ONP supports the following OTN demands:

  • ODU-1,ODU-2,ODU-3,ODU-4

  • GE – Gigabit Ethernet

  • 10GE – 10-Gigabit Ethernet

  • 100GE –100-Gigabit Ethernet

  • 400GE –400-Gigabit Ethernet

    The 400GE service is supported on the NCS 1010 networks.

  • STS-3

  • STS-12

  • STS-48

  • STS-192

  • VC-4-4

  • VC-4-16

  • VC-4-64

  • STM-64

Supported Fiber Types

Cisco ONP supports the following fiber types:

  • G652-SMF

  • G652-SMF-28E

  • True Wave Reach

  • True Wave RS

  • True-Wave Plus

  • True-Wave Minus

  • True-Wave Classic

  • Free-Light

  • Tera-Light

  • Metro-Core

  • ELEAF

  • NDSF (only NCS 1010)

  • ALLWave (only NCS 1010)

  • SMF-28 ULL (only NCS 1010)

  • SMF28-Ultra (only NCS 1010)

Register New User

Use this task to register yourself as a user.

Procedure

Step 1

In the browser URL field, enter the IP address or hostname of the Cisco ONP instance.

Step 2

Click Sign Up in the Login page.

Step 3

Enter the Username, Email, and Password, and click Submit.

Click Generate if you want a system-generated password. Copy and paste the system-generated password in the Password field.

Step 4

Click Ok in the Success dialog box.

Log in to Cisco ONP Web Interface

Use this task to log into the Cisco ONP web interface.

Procedure

Step 1

In the browser URL field, enter the IP address or hostname of the Cisco ONP instance.

If you are a new user, sign up. See Register New User, for more information.

Note

 

If Google Chrome browser blocks your access to Cisco ONP due to self-signed certificate security, type thisisunsafe to proceed to the login page.

Step 2

Enter the username and password in the Username and Password text boxes.

Step 3

Click Login.

Cisco ONP Home Page

After your login, Cisco ONP displays its home page. The home page comprises the following elements:

  • Menu bar―Includes various menus such as File, Network, Export, Import, Manage, Logs, Job Monitor, Control Panel, and Help. See Menu Bar.

  • Last Login―Shows the last date and time when the user logged in to the Cisco ONP tool.

  • Last Login IP―Shows the IP address of the client through which the user logged into the Cisco ONP tool previously.

  • User name―Shows the name of the user who has currently logged in to the Cisco ONP tool, for example: ADMIN.

  • Reports tabs―Shows various reports under each tab. Report availability depends on whether a network is analyzed or not. Reports are also available in site properties after analyzing the network.

  • Network tree―Displays the network name, and network elements, such as Sites, Fibers, Waves or Media Channels, SRLGs, and Subnet. See Network Tree.

To expand the Cisco ONP workable area, click the horizontal and vertical arrows on the home page. If an empty grey window appears, ensure you are using the latest version of your browser. For detailed hardware and software requirements, refer to the Cisco ONP Installation Guide.

Change Password

The procedure to change your existing password is:

Before you begin

Log in to Cisco ONP Web Interface.

Procedure

Step 1

Click the login icon in the top-right corner of the home page.

Step 2

Click Change Password to change the existing password.

Step 3

In the Change Password dialog box, enter the Old Password, New Password, Repeat New Password.

Step 4

Click Update.

Reset Your Password

The following procedure shows how to reset the password.

Procedure

Step 1

In the browser URL field, enter the IP address or hostname of the Cisco ONP instance.

Step 2

Click Forgot Password ? in the Cisco ONP login page. The Forgot Password page appears.

Step 3

Enter the registered email ID in the Forgot Password page.

Step 4

Click Continue.

A verification code is generated and sent to the registered email ID.

Step 5

Enter the verification code, new password and confirm password.

Step 6

Click Continue.

Sign Out from Cisco ONP

The procedure to sign out of Cisco ONP is:

Procedure

Step 1

Click the login icon in the top-right corner of the home page.

Step 2

Click Sign Out to log out of the Cisco ONP tool.

Cisco Secure Development Lifecycle Compliance

Table 4. Feature History

Feature Name

Release Information

Feature Description

CSDL Compliance Enhancements

Cisco ONP Release 4.1

The following CSDL compliance enhancements are supported:

  • Displays the last login IP address of the client.

  • Allows you to set a passphrase for encryption of credentials during the installation of LNI application and database.

The following Cisco Secure Development Lifecycle (CSDL) compliancies are implemented:

  • Check for the existence of new passphrases against a dictionary.

  • Display of the last login date and time of the user in the user interface of the Cisco ONP tool.

  • Display of the last login IP: The IP address of the client through which the user logged into the server, previously.

  • Warning the users through pop-up messages about the impending passphrase expiration. 

  • Option to allow an admin user or any user with CONFIGURATION_MANAGEMENT permission to set the lifetime of a passphrase and the grace period to change the passphrase through the system configuration tab.

  • Prompt for user to change the passphrase through the passphrase change dialog box, when the admin user logs in for the first time.

  • Option to allow the user to set a passphrase with a minimum of eight characters and a maximum of 127 characters as the length.

  • The passphrase must include at least one lowercase alphabet, one uppercase alphabet, one number, and one special character.

  • Option to allow the user to set a passphrase or key for encryption of credentials during the installation of Live Network Import (LNI) application. If not specified Cisco ONP uses the default key.

  • Option to allow the user to set a passphrase with a minimum of eight characters and a maximum of 64 characters as the length, during the installation of Cisco ONP and LNI database.

  • LNI application provides the details of all the ports used. See Ports Used in LNI.

  • Option to allow the user to generate a password using Generate Password option.

  • Display of the strength of the password set by the user.