ACI-E Element Management System Element Management System for Carrier Ethernet Networks
ACI-E Element Management System is a key component of Siemens access networks products, managing the whole SURPASS Carrier Ethernet portfolio, IP DSLAM, MSAN, Switches, CPEs as well as GPON systems. Constituting a carrier-grade element management solution, ACI-E provides full ITU-T FCAPS (Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance and Security) management functionality. 100% operability of network elements from central site is guaranteed.
ACI-E enables accurate and easy operation of Siemens network elements providing comprehensive network configuration, continuous synchronization of network resources and efficient fault detection, testing and interface monitoring within a consistent look and feel across different domains and network elements. By its advanced system architecture ACI-E fulfils high-grade scalability and reliability requirements.
Network management integration is a key factor for saving network OPEX. Featuring powerful standardized northbound interfaces, ACI-E is best prepared for integration into any OSS/BSS environment.
Accurate and fast commissioning for quick connection set up by representing interfaces and ports in an element chassis.
Best-in-class fault management provides real-time indication and display of alarms, logging and tracking of alarms, alarm forwarding to OSS and conducting of loop-back tests.
Advanced intuitive graphical user interface for accurate and comfortable network operation supported by graphical representation of network and network elements, menu/window-based configurations, context-sensitive help.
Secured access to ACI-E and network by login procedure and user profiles specifying execution privileges and access rights on network resources.
Modular, scalable system structure for optimum, cost-effective adaptation to customer network, featuring small single-server configuration up to large multi-server installations.
