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, On Nov 1, 2011, at 10:29 AM, Payam Poursaied wrote:

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

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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

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 On Tue, Nov 1, 2011 at 2:59 AM, Payam Poursaied <me@payam124.com> wrote:

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

-- Just my $.02, your mileage may vary,  batteries not included, etc....