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 1000, NCS 2000 and NCS 4000 series. Using the Cisco ONP tool, you create multiple instances of a network, modify different parameters of 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.
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Hardware and Software Requirements
The hardware and software requirements for installing Cisco ONP, Release 24.3.1 are:
You need to have an Ubuntu server with version 22.04.
Recommended Server Configuration for Cisco Optical Network Planner (ONP) and Live Network Import (LNI):
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8 CPU, 48 GB RAM, and 500GB server free space after installation, for 3 concurrent Parallel ONP analysis
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8 CPU, 64 GB RAM, and 500GB server free space after installation, for 6 concurrent Parallel ONP analysis
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8 CPU, 96 GB RAM, and 500GB server free space after installation, for 10 concurrent Parallel ONP analysis
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Supported browsers: Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge
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Recommended version of the Google Chrome browser:
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For Windows: Version 128.0.6613.113
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For Mac: Version 128.0.6613.113
Recommended version of the Microsoft Edge browser:
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For Windows: Version 128.0.2739.63
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For Mac: Version 128.0.2739.63
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For an optimal Cisco ONP user experience, we recommend a minimum internet speed of 100 Mbps.
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Supported Platforms and Releases
Cisco ONP supports the following platforms and releases:
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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 |
What's New in Cisco Optical Network Planner, Release 24.3.1
Cisco is continuously enhancing the product with every release and this section covers a brief description of key features and enhancements. It also includes links to detailed documentation, where available.
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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. |
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In addition to the SMR-20 card, the colorless Add/Drop configuration can now be added to both SSON and non-SSON networks using the SMR-9 card, providing more flexibility to use the available SMR-9 ports for add/drop functionality. |
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Cisco ONP enhances the debuggability and deployability of the network with the following improvements in Optical sources, and various reports available in the Results page:
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The new network-level properties introduced improve the accuracy of the optical results.
Also, Cisco ONP sets PSD and drop attenuation to specific values for the CCMD-16 LC card connected to the ports of the OLT-E-C, to achieve optimal RX power for the circuits. |
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You can now create a Multi-Carrier circuit for the NCS 1010 networks. You can add central wavelength and path to all the carriers in colorless configurations. You can export optical reports and Netconf XML files with Multi-Carrier Circuits information for device updates. Upgraded networks treat the unlocked Multi-Carrier Circuits as new circuits, allowing edits to the circuits. Create Multi-Carrier Circuits to achieve a 38-channel plan using NCS1K14-CCMD-16-C card. Cisco ONP introduces two properties to create Multicarrier circuits in NCS 1010 networks.
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The NETCONF XML file exported from the NCS 1010 network design now includes these new parameters to support seamless Day-0 provisioning and the setup of a new node added to the network.
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You can now include both colorless and colored omnidirectional configurations when designing an NCS 1010 network. New Properties Added:
This omnidirectional setup enhances the flexibility of the multidegree topology, allowing channels to be routed through any optical degree during a fiber cut without needing physical fiber reconnections. |
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The PSM-channel option is now available as a Protection Type under the Wave properties for NCS 2000 non-SSON networks. This option allows you to use PSM channel trunk protection with the PSM card during network design, in addition to existing client protection. You can verify the optical feasibility for both working and protection paths, providing all necessary parameters and connections for deployment. |
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A new Continue Analysis On Routing Failure check box is introduced to improve network analysis reliability for larger NCS 2000 networks. When a routing failure occurs, this enhancement moves the network to Partially Analysed mode, and move the network to Design or Upgrade mode to edit properties and correct routing. After the analysis,
This approach prevents a single failure from failing the entire analysis, isolating specific issues to enhance troubleshooting. |
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The Spectrum Utilization and Path Finder introduces the Minimal Map, a streamlined network visualization tool focusing on essential data points like Sites and Fibers, enhancing usability and performance. General Settings now allow individual customization, including default map views and spectrum utilization colors. The Path Finder/Selector enables interactive path selection with options for manual and custom path finding for multiple routing options. The Spectrum Utilization provides a comprehensive visualization of used spectrum, while the Spectrum Finder helps locate and apply available spectrum across fibers, offering dual-view capabilities and multiple selection methods. These enhancements collectively improve network management, planning, and resource optimization. |
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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. |
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You can now create optical services for the NCS 1010 network. You can include cards such as NCS1K14-2.4T-K9, NCS1K14-2.4T-X-K9, and NCS1K4-QXP-K9 as native transponder instead of optical sources and check the feasibility of the network. You can generate the traffic report and BoM with the exact count of cards and pluggables based on the requirements, along with licensing details for the OLT card and the transponders. |
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Cisco ONP improves the user experience with these user interface enhancements:
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User-Defined Colorless Ports Distribution for CCMD Card in NCS 1010 Network |
The new property, Colorless Port Distribution is introduced under the Add/Drop Multiplexer properties. This property allows you to select the number of CCMD cards to connect to the LC ports of the enhanced OLT and determine the number of channels for each chosen CCMD card. It provides the flexibility to choose the desired number of CCMD cards and distribute the colorless ports across them. |
View the End-to-End Optical Channel (OCH) Connectivity from Source to Destination |
You can now view the end-to-end OCH connection details in the graphical form for the analysed NCS 1010 networks. The new OCH tab in Layout displays all the OCH connectivity from source to destination in:
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Caveats
Open Caveats
The following table lists the open caveats for Cisco ONP Release 24.3.1.
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Forecast circuit related information should not be sent to Netconf and COSM XML |
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Save as Network Netconf xml download name is showing old network name |
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Circuit and associated Service unlock together via import excel in upgrade is not working |
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8%varience to be added to total NCS1001 power consumption to make it final power consumption |
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Not able to force client ports in upgrade when Circuit is tagged to service |
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TXP license PID is added in Material ID column of exported BoM report.. |
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Omni add/drop connectivity not shown on regen node for omni regen circuit OCH pipe |
Bug Search Tool
Cisco Bug Search Tool (BST) is a web-based tool that acts as a gateway to the Cisco bug tracking system that maintains a comprehensive list of defects and vulnerabilities in Cisco products and software. BST provides you with detailed defect information about your products and software.
Using Bug Search Tool
You can use the Cisco Bug Search Tool to search for a specific bug or to search for all bugs in a release.
Procedure
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Go to the http://tools.cisco.com/bugsearch. |
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Log in using your registered Cisco.com username and password. The Bug Search page opens. |
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Use any of these options to search for bugs, and then press Enter (Return) to initiate the search:
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When the search results are displayed, use the filter tools to narrow the results. You can filter the bugs by status, severity, and so on. To export the results to a spreadsheet, click Export Results to Excel. |
Other Important Information
The CONP API is now open for external tools to:
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Create or open designs
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Update topology information (sites, fibers, demands)
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Execute analysis
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Fetch all reports
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Read the status of ongoing actions (design analysis, loading, file fetching)
Additionally, the API allows external tools to force Raman amplification at the span level, including choosing the desired amplifier.