Performance Monitoring
Y.1731 Performance Monitoring
Ethernet services can deliver multiple applications (voice, video and data) and Classes of Service that ensure bandwidth for these applications. These services can be delivered as “best effort”, or Service Providers can provide Service Level Agreements for different types of traffic. 4G/LTE mobile backhaul requires strict SLA guarantees, and Enterprises are requiring more granular SLA metrics for VoIP, private cloud services and financial transaction services.
iConverter® Network Interface Devices (NIDs) provide comprehensive support of the ITU-T Y.1731 Performance Monitoring standard. Y.1731 provides measurement of Frame Loss, Delay, Delay Variation and Availability. iConverter GM4 NIDs feature performance monitoring and testing with nanosecond resolution for the highest levels of measurement accuracy.
iConverter GM4 NIDs support MEF 23.1 Class of Service Performance Objectives that define specific performance metrics for over 20 application types, including Mobile Backhaul, VoIP, Video Conferencing, Financial Services and Cloud Services.
| Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| ITU-T Y.1731 Performance Monitoring | Enables delivery of SLAs for value-added revenue and service differentiation |
| ITU-T Y.1731 threshold monitoring and threshold crossing alerts | Ethernet data can deteriorate over time, so threshold monitoring allows for alerts to be generated to provide advanced warning on potential service outages |
| MEF 23.1 Class of Service Performance Objectives (CPO) | Support for MEF 23.1 enables SLAs with application-oriented performance metrics for over 20 application types, including Mobile Backhaul, VoIP, Video Conferencing, Financial Services and Cloud Services |
| Hardware-based Delay and Delay Variation measurement with nanosecond resolution | Highest available performance monitoring for sensitive applications financial transactions and mobile backhaul sync |
ITU-T Y.1731 Performance Monitoring OAM probes inject test and monitoring frames in-band with the Ethernet service to measure a variety of service parameters. Probes and standards-based reporting mechanisms provide for periodic and historical measurements.
iConverter NIDs can capture and collect the data from performance monitoring and present it periodically to the service provider’s network management system. This data can be processed and presented in numerical or graphical form to the wholesale operator partner for SLA enforcement, or the Subscriber for proof of SLA conformance.
iConverter NIDs conform to MEF 23.1 Class of Service Performance Objectives. MEF 23.1 is part of Carrier Ethernet 2.0 that define specific performance metrics for over 20 application types, including Mobile Backhaul, VoIP, Video Conferencing, Financial Services and Cloud Services. MEF 23.1 is part of Carrier Ethernet 2.0, and expands on ITU Y.1731 performance metrics to include:
- Mean Frame Delay
- Frame Delay Range
- Inter-Frame Delay Variation
Download the “End-to-End Service OAM” White Paper for more information on Y.7131
SLA Portals and Monitoring Software
SLA Portals and Performance Monitoring Software
Ethernet services with Service Level Agreements require the collection of performance assurance data and the presentation of Key Performance Indicators like delay, delay variation, throughput and availability. Customers want access performance data to ensure ongoing performance guarantees are being met. These customers can be subscribers of Ethernet Business Services, or Tier 1 Carriers who are purchasing wholesale Ethernet services or mobile backhaul services from regional Access Providers. The challenge is collecting complex performance data, processing it and presenting it in a graphical and intuitive interface that provides a convenient way to view performance metrics.
Network equipment and demarcation devices can be integrated with third-party solutions that collect historical performance data and present it in easy-to-use software and web portals. iConverter® Network Interface Devices are integrated into Cyan Planet View, OcularIP and SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor.
Comprehensive performance monitoring data is also collected and presented with Omnitron’s NetOutlook® EMS.
| Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| NetOutlook® EMS | Centralized management system with integrated dashboard to view real-time metrics, and performance monitoring tools for exporting data to third-party applications |
| Integration with Cyan Planet View and OcularIP SLA assurance and customer portals | Provides a web portal that presents performance data in a customer-oriented view for SLA reporting of Ethernet service quality parameters |
| Integration with SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor software | Provides a network monitoring tool that delivers real-time views and dashboards that enables Service Providers to visually track and monitor network performance at a glance |
Cyan Planet View
Omnitron and Cyan have integrated the iConverter GM4 Network Interface Device (NID) into Planet View (formerly known as CyPortal). Cyan’s Planet View is the SLA assurance and customer portal that rolls up key SLA performance metrics from iConverter GM4 NIDs, and correlates the performance data with individual customer services.
The performance data is provided in a customer-oriented view that presents detailed SLA reporting for performance metrics such as availability, delay, jitter, throughput and packet loss across multi-vendor networks.
The CyPortal integration enables Service Providers to leverage the SLA monitoring capabilities of iConverter NIDs with real-time visibility into customer-specific services. Service providers can provide value-added performance metrics for both retail and wholesale services with this powerful product partnership
OcularIP
Omnitron and Local Backhaul have integrated the iConverter GM4 Network Interface Device (NID) into OcularIP circuit performance monitoring and SLA assurance portal. OcularIP leverages industry standards to provide true end-to-end circuit visibility. This powerful web portal simplifies the monitoring of network infrastructure and provides detailed granularity and analysis of the network. OcularIP provides insight into transport services through the cloud and off-net circuits utilizing Y.1731, MEF, and Ethernet OAM standards.
OcularIP’s powerful and flexible Web-Portal reporting engine enables users the ability to select, analyze and view data. Based upon custom profiles and reporting, users can easily define screens and develop graphic analysis.
SolarWinds
Omnitron’s iConverter GM4 Network Interface Device (NID) , GM3 NID and HybridNID® have been fully integrated into the SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor. SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor is a network monitoring tool that delivers real-time views and dashboards that enables Service Providers to visually track and monitor network performance at a glance.
Ethernet services and circuits can be monitored for performance metrics that include throughput (data rate), delay, delay variation and frame loss. SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor software also provides fault monitoring and generates SNMP traps and alarms for network fault monitoring.
