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All productsNMS License (Network Management System License)
What it is:
A software license for the Huawei NMS platform (like iManager U2000, iMaster NCE) that manages the network. It determines the number of devices, ports, or services that can be managed within the NMS software.
Used for:
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Controlling the scale of management (e.g., number of NE nodes, interfaces, circuits)
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Enabling advanced NMS-side modules like performance monitoring, inventory, protection, etc.
| Aspect | Detail |
| Purpose | Authorizes centralized monitoring, configuration, alarm, and performance management of network elements (NEs). |
| Applies To | Network Management Platforms: Huawei iManager U2000, iMaster NCE, ZTE NetNumen U31, etc. |
| Licensed By | Number of managed devices (NEs), ports, interfaces, or functional modules (e.g., optical, PTN, access). |
| Huawei Examples | – iManager U2000 V100R019C00 NMS Base License
– License for PTN devices (e.g., PTN 7900/9000/905/960) – License for OptiX OSN 1800/8800/9800 |
| ZTE Examples | – NetNumen U31 Base License
– License for ZXA10 C320/C600 (OLT), ZXCTN 9000-E, ZXR10 8900 series |
OmniSight-T (or OmniSight for Transport)
What it is:
A specialized analytics and assurance platform built on top of Huawei’s network management and automation systems (like NCE), designed to provide intelligent monitoring, SLA assurance, fault prediction, and network visualization for transport networks.
Used for:
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Real-time network health monitoring
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Traffic and fault analysis using AI/ML
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Predictive maintenance and SLA compliance
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Root cause analysis and intelligent alarms
OmniSight-T is not a hardware or device license, but a software module in the management layer, often requiring its own license (separate from U2000 or NCE base).
| Aspect | Detail |
| Purpose | Advanced traffic visualization, SLA monitoring, and performance trend analysis on transport or IP networks. |
| Applies To | Huawei OmniSight (Transport version: T) platform;
works together with U2000. |
| Licensed By | Number of managed NEs or performance points (e.g., links, tunnels), module support (IP/MPLS, WDM, etc.). |
| Huawei Examples | – OmniSight-T V300R020C00 for Transport
– Supports KPIs from OSN 9800, OSN 8800, PTN 7900, 7900H – Modules: SLA, Traffic Insight, Tunnel Heatmap |
| Use Case | Used by ISPs to monitor LSP tunnel latency, E2E SLA, detect network bottlenecks, and generate reports. |
RTU (Right To Use)
What it is:
A device-level or board-level feature/license that unlocks specific functions or capacity on the hardware itself (such as a board, port, or interface).
Used for:
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Enabling ports, bandwidth, or advanced functions (e.g., SD-FEC, encryption, mapping)
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The license is tied to specific hardware (based on SN or ESN)
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Installed on OSN devices directly or via Huawei U2000/NCE
| Aspect | Detail |
| Purpose | Unlocks hardware or software capability—e.g., port speed, service type, protocol. |
| Applies To | Line cards, boards, routers, switches, or optical platforms. |
| Licensed By | Device model, board model, service (e.g., 100G port, MPLS, BGP, AES encryption). |
| Huawei Examples | – TNV8T404 board in OSN 9800: 4×100G tributary board requires 4×RTU licenses to activate each port
– S6730-H48X6C: RTU-100G license needed to activate 100G QSFP28 uplink – PTN 7900: MPLS/IPv6/Layer3 forwarding license (RTU) required |
| ZTE Examples | – ZXCTN 9000-E series: RTU to activate SR/MPLS capabilities
– ZXR10 9900: RTU for high-speed forwarding, BGP/MPLS features – ZTE OTN ZXONE 9700: RTU to unlock 100G ports on boards like XCG30 |
Summary Table
| Item | Type | Purpose | Applies To |
| NMS License | Device License | Manage multiple devices centrally | NMS software |
| OmniSight-T | Software License | Deep performance & traffic analytics | Performance Mgmt tool |
| RTU | Analytics Platform | Unlock device hardware/software | Specific device/card |
When to Use Each
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NMS License – When expanding the management system capacity or adding modules
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OmniSight-T – When you want advanced analytics, assurance, or visualization at the transport layer (beneficial for SLAs or high-value networks)
- RTU – When you want to unlock or upgrade device-level capabilities
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