The Transmode Network Manager (TNM) is a NGOSS compliant, carrier-class network management system for Transmode’s optical solutions. It provides out-of-the box FCAPS and network/service management functionality for all Transmode’s Network Elements. With the integration of network and capacity planning capabilities, the TNM also provides valuable support throughout the network/service lifecycle.

The TNM offers a full-featured graphical user interface, alarm handling, performance monitoring and time-saving features that simplify daily OAM activities. The TNM also keeps complete topology awareness of used and available capacity and its integrated management capabilities extend the basic FCAPS functionality to include OAM for end-to-end connections and services. In addition, the TNM provides advanced optical management applications to minimize the costs of commissioning and maintaining the optical network.

The TNM provides open and standardized SNMP and MTOSI 2.0 compliant  interfaces for simple integration with higher order management systems.

The versatile TNM can be used as a:

• Stand-alone management system for an optical network
• Mediator to higher order management systems
• Complement to higher order network management systems, simplifying troubleshooting and daily operations and maintenance activities in an optical network