Chapter 1 • Overview
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routers communicate using TCP/IP protocol, including their host
computers.
The WAN segment also includes the commercial, off-the-shelf
(COTS) switches, routers, and other networking equipment
within the gateway that connect the gateway to the independent
IP networks.
System management
The network management system server (NMSS), also known as
Vision UEM, contains the set of management tools for HX
gateway primary components and interface equipment, including:
• IP gateway(s)
• Satellite gateway(s)
• DVB-S2 modulator
• Timing subsystem
• Inroute components:
– DNCC
–CDS
–Aurora CP
Minor components and equipment are managed through their
own interfaces. These components within the NMSS are:
• Element-management server
• Graphical user interface
• Backend database
• CACTI
For more information, see Network Management Support
Services (NMSS) subsystem on page 22.
See Chapter 3 – Network management for more information
about managing the HX System network.