Verilink FrameStart FSM (34-00299.E) Product Manual - Manual (Page 14)

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relay network from the host FrameStart unit. FrameStart Monitor also
performs the following:
• LMI Monitoring
• LMI Auto-Sourcing
• SOS Mode
• New Circuit Installation
FSM Overview and Advantages
Managed FrameStart is an innovative, highly intelligent, software-based WAN
access device optimized for frame relay access. The FSM provides network
managers with all the tools necessary to monitor and troubleshoot frame relay
transport systems. In addition, FSM products deliver valuable tools for the
following:
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Measuring and reporting performance
• Verifying Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Managing network resources to ensure optimum performance
• Analyzing trends to aid in network planning
• Managing Web browser and/or in-band/out-of-band SNMP
FSM advantages include the following:
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Controls recurring frame relay access costs
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FSM products quickly pay for
themselves by allowing enterprises and service providers to optimize the
use of valuable bandwidth
• Ensures a higher level of service
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FSM acts as an expert frame relay
Service Level Advisor for service providers and users.
• Introduces new value-added offerings
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FSM is a stepping stone to a new
series of access services.
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Lowers facility costs
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FSM's easy installation and configuration cut down
on maintenance and sparing costs.
The FSM can be deployed with the Verilink’s FST and FSD products to offer
the lowest cost circuit management solution in the market. FrameStart reduces
the time required to install and configure PVCs, and monitors the reliability of
virtual circuits in a frame-relay network. The FSM can also be deployed with
FSMs at all sites to provide SLA monitoring and real-time delay
measurements across a frame relay network.
Features Summary
The FrameStart FSM is a single, standards-based frame relay monitoring
solution that provides the following features: