Nevion Multicon - Manual (Page 8)

Product Overview 8
ID: man-multicon Multicon Manual Rev. L
3 Product Overview
3.1 Introduction
The Multicon product provides fully integrated state-of-the-art element management and system
control capabilities for Flashlink and VikinX systems. Multicon supports a wide range of applica-
tions ranging from optical network monitoring and configuration to router control.
The Multicon product provides element managementvand system control capabilities for Flash-
link and VikinX systems. The software may be licensed to supportvdifferent applications and is
available in different product packages to support the main applications.
Multicon includes interfaces for web-based monitoring andvcontrol, hardware and software con-
trol panels, automation systems and SNMP-based network management systems. The software
also supports control of third-party devices using industry standard protocols.
The Multicon software is running on a dedicated hardware card that may be installed in Flash-
link, Flashcase, N-BOX or VikinX Modular frames. Multicon is typically installed in an N-BOX to
support Flashlink Compact and Sublime devices.
Multicon is the second generation system controller from Nevion replacing the former GYDA-SC,
ETH-CON and Syscon products. Multicon is based on an open and distributed architecture and
provides one platform to monitor and control both Flashlink and VikinX products. These features
and a powerful third party plug-in interface allow for full control of the entire video transport
chain.
The latest range of Flashlink SP&D cards have a large number of parameters that may require mod-
ification in a production environment. Multicon provides the solution for easy access to control
SP&D parameters from control panels or automation systems. This new feature allows the user to
modify SP&D parameters like scaling, pan and zoom from control panels during operation of the
card.
The following key features are provided by Multicon:
• User-friendly web GUI for monitoring, configuration and control of Flashlink and VikinX
• Support for up to 80 Flashlink cards
− Status information and card configuration
− Hot-swap of cards
− Remote firmware upgrade
• Support for VikinX Sublime, Compact and Modular
− Level control, virtual routing and salvos
− System with multiple controllers
• Integration with hardware and software control panels
• Alarm management and forwarding