Hi all
I'm looking for a system to keep track of network assets and also periodic services in each pop site. Currently we have
about 500 pop-sites. In each site we have DSLAMs, Linecards and also some passive equipments including terminals, racks
and ..
Also each site may have some recurring fees/services. Something like transit link, power, rental space and .
Could you please share your experience with me
Best Regards
Payam Poursaied
Hi,
I would suggest you use the element management software provided by your vendor. But you may want to take a look at www.ziptie.org for an alternative.
Regards,
Payam Poursaied (me) writes:
Hi all
I'm looking for a system to keep track of network assets and also periodic services in each pop site. Currently we have
about 500 pop-sites. In each site we have DSLAMs, Linecards and also some passive equipments including terminals, racks
and ..Also each site may have some recurring fees/services. Something like transit link, power, rental space and .
Could you please share your experience with me
Hi Payam,
Some of what you mention can be handled with Netdot (https://netdot.uoregon.edu).
There is built-in support for maintenance contract definitions, but some
customization might be required. The good part about netdot is that it
will automate some of the inventory management if it has SNMP access to
your devices. Asset mgmt support is rather good for Cisco equipment, but
would have to be tested for other vendors.
Cheers,
Phil
+1 on Netdot, it's good stuff 
For tracking gear, space, racks, power, assets, etc... Might want to
take a look at NetZoomDC by Altima Technologies. They're doing some
neat stuff. For the recurring fees and such, not quite sure it will
meet your needs but there are customizable categories, elements, and
what not you can apply to things and create customer reports and
stuff. It all runs on top of Microsoft's SQL server, with Excel and
Word for reporting functions. I assume anything you can do in an
Excel sheet can be hooked into it.
--chip