Network management

Why LightSOFT by Ribbon?

LightSOFT is the central network management platform for Ribbon’s NEPTUNE, APOLLO, XDM and BG transmission systems. The scalable software enables comprehensive end-to-end management for networks of all sizes – from smaller installations to complex telecommunications infrastructures with thousands of network elements.

With full FCAPS functionality and an intuitive GUI, LightSOFT provides a multi-layered network image – from the physical network structure to Ethernet, MPLS, SDH/SONET and optical networks (DWDM, CWDM, OTN). Automated provisioning tools make it easy to configure Ethernet services, MPLS-TP tunnels, and optical connections.

LightSOFT supports operation on Oracle Solaris and RedHat Linux (also virtualized) and also offers geo-redundant architectures for maximum reliability.

Some features:

  • Intuitive graphical user interface (GUI)

  • End-to-end network management across multiple technology layers

  • Alarm and fault management with alarm correlation

  • Support for MPLS, Ethernet, OTN and optical networks

  • OTDR integration for fiber monitoring and fault location

  • Performance and traffic analysis

  • Backup/Restore and Security Management

  • Northbound/Southbound interfaces for system integration

LightSOFT Management

What support does Syserso Networks provide?