Deployment flexibility

Compatibility

An NSP deployment can consist of multiple NSP components that interwork with separate products and interface with a variety of network elements. In order to provide specific functions, a specific NSP release supports integration with various releases of system components, integrated products, and network devices.

See the NSP Release Notice and NSP and NFM-P Network Element Compatibility Guide for specific information about the component, product and device software releases that are compatible with the NSP.

Network growth

NSP components can be installed in stages to allow for the growth and diversification of a given deployment. For example, an IP-only NSP deployment can be expanded to include optical network management components and products.

See the NSP Installation and Upgrade Guide for specific system deployment information.

Flexibility

NSP software is licensed and sold based on feature packages or automation packages. These packages provide the ability to fully customize an NSP deployment according to your network type, management requirements, and desired outcomes.

See “NSP product offerings” in the NSP System Architecture Guide for information about NSP feature packages. See Delivery for information about NSP software delivery.

Deployment options

The NSP supports a number of recommended deployment types that address a variety of network-management scenarios. A deployment option may require the purchase of multiple feature packages, and may require the installation of various NSP components and separate products.

See the NSP Installation and Upgrade Guide for detailed descriptions of the supported deployment options.