ISO/IEC 18598:2016
(Main)Information technology — Automated infrastructure management (AIM) systems — Requirements, data exchange and applications
Information technology — Automated infrastructure management (AIM) systems — Requirements, data exchange and applications
ISO/IEC 18598:2016(E) This standard specifies the requirements and recommendations for data exchange attributes of automated infrastructure management (AMI) systems.
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Information technology –
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ISO/IEC 18598
Edition 1.0 2016-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Information technology –
Automated infrastructure management (AIM) systems – Requirements, data
exchange and applications
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references. 6
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations . 6
3.1 Terms and definitions . 6
3.2 Abbreviations . 9
4 Conformance . 10
5 Automated infrastructure management (AIM) systems . 10
5.1 Functional elements . 10
5.2 System requirements . 10
5.3 Functional requirements . 10
5.3.1 Documentation and maintenance of information within AIM software . 10
5.3.2 Management and usage of information within AIM software . 11
5.3.3 Integrity of information within AIM software . 11
5.4 Functional recommendations . 12
6 AIM solutions: business benefits . 12
6.1 General . 12
6.2 Intrinsic benefits of stand-alone AIM systems . 12
6.2.1 Accurate documentation . 12
6.2.2 Asset management . 12
6.2.3 Capacity management . 13
6.2.4 Change management . 13
6.2.5 Incident management . 13
6.3 Extrinsic benefits of AIM when linked with other business information and
network management systems . 14
6.3.1 General . 14
6.3.2 IT-related systems . 14
6.3.3 Building management systems . 16
6.3.4 Data centre infrastructure management (DCIM) . 17
6.3.5 Configuration management database (CMDB) applications . 18
7 AIM solutions: Data exchange framework . 19
7.1 General . 19
7.2 Data exchange format and protocols . 19
7.3 Commands . 19
7.4 Common data model definition . 21
7.4.1 General . 21
7.4.2 Element reference ID . 21
7.4.3 Element and attribute definitions . 21
7.4.4 Containment rules and hierarchy . 27
Annex A (informative) Hierarchy and containment rules . 28
Annex B (informative) Field descriptions . 30
Annex C (normative) Implementation requirements and recommendations . 31
C.1 General . 31
C.2 Design . 31
C.3 Specification . 31
C.3.1 Business, operational and system requirements . 31
C.3.2 Integration requirements for data exchange with other applications . 32
C.3.3 System test plan . 32
C.4 Installation . 32
C.5 Operation . 32
Annex D (informative) Optional lower level data exchange framework . 33
Bibliography . 34
Figure 1 – Example of a helpdesk work flow integrated with an AIM system . 15
Figure 2 –Relationship between AIM systems and CMDB applications . 19
Figure A.1 – Spaces . 28
Figure A.2 – Telecommunications equipment . 28
Figure A.3 – Work orders . 29
Table 1 – Work order management commands . 20
Table 2 – Asset management . 20
Table 3 – Alarms and events . 20
Table 4 – Circuit tracing . 20
Table 5 – Attribute key . 21
Table 6 – Connectivity . 22
Table 7 – Premises/space . 22
Table 8 – Furniture . 22
Table 9 –Telecommunications equipment . 23
Table 10 – Organizational Element . 25
Table 11 – Work Order . 25
Table 12 – Work Order Task . 26
Table 13 – Event . 26
Table 14 – Alarm . 26
Table B.1 – AIM software fields . 30
Table D.1 – Port level . 33
Table D.2 – Port level work actions . 33
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FOREWORD
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International Standard ISO/IEC 18598 was prepared by subcommittee 25: Interconnection of
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INTRODUCTION
This International Standard is intended for
• premises owners and facility managers,
• suppliers of AIM solutions,
• planners of network infrastructures,
• network operation managers,
• data centre operation managers,
• IT process managers,
• suppliers of management system software,
• software integrators.
This International Standard is one of a number of documents prepared in support of
International Standards and Technical Reports produced by ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 25.
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1 Scope
This International Standard specifies the requirements and recommendations for the attributes
of automated infrastructure management (AIM) systems.
This International Standard explains how AIM systems can contribute to operational efficiency
and deliver benefits to
a) cabling infrastructure and connected device administration,
b) facilities and IT management processes and systems,
c) other networked management processes and systems (e.g. intelligent building systems),
d) business information systems covering asset tracking and asset management together
with event notifications and alerts that assist with physical network security.
This International Standard specifies a framework of requirements and recommendations for
data exchange with other systems
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1.1
AIM-enabled port
port which is able to automatically detect the insertion and removal of a cord and process that
event as part of an automated infrastructure management system
3.1.2
AIM hardware
combination of patch panels and controllers that are designed to automatically detect the
insertion or removal of cords, to record connectivity information, and to exchange connectivity
information with AIM software
3.1.3
AIM system
integrated hardware and software system that automatically detects the insertion or removal
of cords, documents the cabling infrastructure including connected equipment enabling
management of the infrastructure and data exchange with other systems
3.1.4
alarm
event of sufficient importance to be highlighted within the AIM system
3.1.5
application programming interface
API
set of commands, functions and protocols that specify how software components should
interact
3.1.6
basic connectivity configuration
list of information including, but not restricted to, number and type of ports, number of slots,
expansion cards, MAC and IP address
3.1.7
business information system
system that is used to analyse and facilitate strategic and operational activities for an
organization
3.1.8
building management system
BMS
computer-based control system installed in a building that controls and monitors mechanical
and electrical equipment such as heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC), power
systems and access control systems
3.1.9
cabling connectivity information
combination of connection information automatically detected by AIM and additional cabling
infrastructure information from various sources
3.1.10
cabling infrastructure
cables, connecting hardware, panels and other closures, cabinets, frames, racks together with
pathways and spaces providing their accommodation
3.1.11
circuit
series of electromagnetically connected components or devices
3.1.12
closure
fixture or fitting of either open or closed construction intended to contain connecting hardware
[SOURCE: ISO/IEC 14763-2:2012, 3.1.11]
3.1.13
command
defined method which either provides data or performs an internal operation within an AIM
system based on a request
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Note 1 to entry: A command may contain zero or more parameters.
3.1.14
configuration management database
repository of information related to all the components of an information system
3.1.15
connecting hardware
device or combination of devices used to connect cables or cable elements
[SOURCE: ISO/IEC 11801:2002, 3.1.17, modified]
3.1.16
connection information
record of an event generated by the insertion or removal of a connector at an AIM-enabled
port
3.1.17
cord
cable, cable unit or cable element with a minimum of one termination
[SOURCE: ISO/IEC 11801:2002, 3.1.20]
3.1.18
data
value or set of values that describes information within an AIM system
3.1.19
data exchange
ability of an AIM system and other systems to work together reliably
3.1.20
discoverable equipment
equipment with a network address
Note 1 to entry: Discoverable equipment could be treated as non-discoverable equipment according to end user
choice.
3.1.21
end device
equipment that is either the source or the destination of a message on a networked system
3.1.22
event
change in state of an element within the AIM system
3.1.23
information security management system
part of the overall management system, based on a business risk approach, that establishes,
implements, operates, monitors, reviews, maintains and improves information security
Note 1 to entry: The management system includes organizational structure, policies, planning activities,
responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources.
3.1.24
interoperability
ability for two or more independent systems to exchange data or information
3.1.25
managed network distribution equipment
discoverable network distribution equipment that uses communications protocols such as the
simple network management protocol (SNMP) to exchange management information
3.1.26
network distribution equipment
electronic equipment that provides connectivity and supports data exchange between end
devices
3.1.27
non-discoverable equipment
equipment without a network address
3.1.28
patch panel
closure designed to be mounted in a cabinet, frame or rack
3.1.29
permissions
set of rules which describe what a user or group of users may access or control within an AIM
system
3.1.30
telecommunications infrastructure
cabling infrastructure together with the network distribution equipment, end devices and their
accommodation
3.1.31
work order
set of one or more actions that should be performed by a technician or user of the system
3.2 Abbreviations
For the purposes of this document, the following abbreviations apply.
AIM automated infrastructure management
API application programming interface
BMS building management system
CMDB configuration management database
DCIM data centre infrastructure management
HVAC heating, ventilation and air-conditioning
HTTP hypertext transfer protocol
IP internet protocol
IT information technology
ITIL Information Technology Infrastructure Library
JSON JavaScript object notation
MAC media access control
PC personal computer
PoE power over Ethernet
REST representational state transfer
SNMP simple network management protocol
SOAP simple object access protocol
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WAP wireless access point
XML extensible markup language
4 Conformance
For an AIM system to conform to this International Standard, it shall
a) comprise hardware and software components which together meet the requirements of
Clause 5,
b) meet the requirements of Clause 7,
c) be implemented in accordance with the requirements of Annex C.
5 Automated infrastructure management (AIM) systems
5.1 Functional elements
An AIM system shall include the following two functional elements:
a) hardware that automatically detects the insertion and removal of cords;
b) software that
• collects and stores the resulting connection information,
• relates the connection information to cabling connectivity information,
• relates the cabling connectivity information to information from other sources,
• makes the connection information accessible to either an authorized user or to other
systems.
It is important to note that although the initial detection of connectivity is generally
accomplished through electrical, electronic, electro-mechanical or optical means, the different
functions and features using this data are implemented in software.
The software used for AIM systems shall include either application programming interfaces
(APIs) or data exchange formats as described in Clause 7 to allow data from the AIM system
to be shared with other systems used by the organization. This is an important aspect for
enhancing and automating the management and operational functions in the building and data
centres.
5.2 System requirements
An AIM system shall be able to
a) automatically detect connectivity between AIM-enabled panel ports,
b) automatically detect connectivity between AIM-enabled panel ports and other equipment
(with AIM-enabled ports) or document and/or infer connectivity between AIM-enabled
panel ports and other equipment (without AIM-enabled ports),
c) monitor the connections and disconnections of a) and b).
5.3 Functional requirements
5.3.1 Documentation and maintenance of information within AIM software
Once configured, an AIM system shall be able to
a) accommodate the chosen identification scheme for the items to be documented within the
AIM software (including identification schemes in accordance with IEC 81346-1 and
ISO/IEC 14763-2 – an implementation of which is described in ISO/IEC TR 14763-2-1),
b) record the connections between elements within the cabling infrastructure,
c) automatically detect, document and monitor the presence of discoverable equipment
connected to the network and
1) the basic connectivity configuration of managed network distribution equipment,
2) the network-related information of end devices,
d) automatically update records when any monitored connections (including those of 5.2) are
modified,
e) manually document asset information for non-discoverable equipment,
f) document the physical location of the network distribution equipment connected to the
network,
g) document and/or infer connectivity between non-AIM enabled ports and other equipment,
h) document the presence and physical location of AIM hardware,
i) identify and track the physical location of end devices connected to the network,
j) maintain a history of events relating to items a) to i),
k) enable the display of mapped items documented within the AIM software to a physical
location on building plans and layouts.
5.3.2 Management and usage of information within AIM software
An AIM system shall be able to
a) enable the user to define conditions in which an event generates an alarm,
b) enable a user to define the conditions in which an alarm generates a notification,
c) enable a user to view graphical representation of connectivity (circuit trace) and other
relational information for the items documented within the AIM software,
d) provide recommendations on the cabling connectivity tasks required within work orders for
service provision,
e) enable a user to manage work orders related to items documented within the AIM
software:
1) create,
2) assign or re-assign,
3) schedule or re-schedule,
4) perform,
5) track (status),
6) close,
f) maintain a work order history,
g) provide access to electronic work orders and other information maintained by the AIM
system in the spaces where the AIM hardware is located,
h) provide a means to automatically detect the accuracy of implementation of
connect/disconnect work order tasks between AIM-enabled ports:
1) provide a means to alert of an incorrect implementation,
2) automatically update the task status following correct implementation,
i) generate reports (both automatically and on-demand) related to items documented within
the AIM software.
5.3.3 Integrity of information within AIM software
Upon recovery from disruption to an AIM system or its components, the system shall provide
the ability to
a) maintain the integrity of information within the AIM software,
b) reflect the current state of monitored connectivity.
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5.4 Functional recommendations
An AIM system should be able to generate formatted data for the production of labels.
6 AIM solutions: business benefits
6.1 General
Clause 6 maps the intrinsic capabilities of AIM systems defined in Clause 5 to real-world
benefits and provides examples of where the extension of the capabilities by linkage to
external systems may provide additional benefits to an organization.
6.2 Intrinsic benefits of stand-alone AIM systems
6.2.1 Accurate documentation
Poorly documented systems are difficult to troubleshoot. AIM systems can provide automated
up-to-date documentation that can improve system availability. Easily accessible and current
documentation allows organizations to spend less time obtaining information necessary to
troubleshoot cabling infrastructure and network problems.
6.2.2 Asset management
The purpose and intent of asset management is to improve the effective utilization and
availability of business assets with the aim of reducing operating cost.
Assets include all elements of software and hardware that are found in the business
environment.
Information technology (IT) asset management is an important part of an organization's
strategy. It usually involves gathering detailed hardware and software inventory information
which is then used to make decisions about hardware and software purchases and
redistribution. IT inventory management helps organizations manage their systems more
effectively. It also saves time and money by avoiding unnecessary asset purchases and
promoting the harvesting of existing resources.
AIM systems are capable of manually documenting asset information for passive components
and have the capability to discover the presence of, and maintain information about the
network connectivity status and derived location of
a) network distribution equipment, e.g. routers, switches, wireless access points (WAPs),
b) end devices, e.g. servers, personal computers (PCs), internet protocol (IP) telephones, IP
cameras, access control equipment, etc.
To limit disruption of business operations and information security, organizations utilize
incident management processes. AIM systems are able to enhance these processes through
recording events and generating notifications, alerts and alarms in response to the recorded
events.
There are also potential benefits to the storage of acceptance test or configuration information
within the record of the connected network distribution equipment or end devices
(see 6.3.2.3).
6.2.3 Capacity management
An organization is able to use the record of capacity and utilization of telecommunications
infrastructure facilities, network distribution equipment or end devices maintained by the AIM
system to improve the speed and accuracy of planning of moves, adds and changes.
Examples include the following.
a) In all situations, through its ability to analyse physical status of equipment ports and
correlate that information to logical status of these ports, the AIM system is able to
pinpoint unused ports that could be freed up for production use, thereby maximizing the
utilization of existing network equipment and possibly eliminating future asset purchases.
b) In office environments, the record of switch ports with a patched connection may be
related to the number of switch ports without an end-device connection and used to create
a work order to remove cords from unused ports – ensuring the maximum use of existing
ports and potentially negating the need to purchase additional capacity.
c) In data centres, the record of total telecommunications infrastructure space and occupied
telecommunications infrastructure space may be used to accurately assess the available
space to house incoming telecommunications infrastructure equipment and to assist in the
planning of the new location.
6.2.4 Change management
Many industries have risk management regulations or recommendations that include
requirements or recommendations for change management control. For example,
a) in the finance industry: Sarbanes–Oxley Act and BASEL III,
b) in data centres: the EU Code of Conduct and ITIL,
c) in the pharmaceutical industry: U.S. Food and Drugs Administration – Good Manufacturing
Practices.
Changes to the cabling infrastructure, network distribution equipment and end devices are
maintained within AIM systems and include but are not limited to the real-time information
about
1) authorized and unauthorized patching activities,
2) generation of move, add, change work orders or a linkage with work order management
systems in order to reduce the time required to implement connectivity changes, and to
deliver improved accuracy by minimizing possibilities of human errors,
3) automated tracking of work order completion,
4) scheduled work order history,
5) monitoring changes to connectivity, providing user defined alerts, maintaining a change
history as described in 6.3.5.
6.2.5 Incident management
AIM systems are able to record events and generate notifications, alerts and alarms in
response to the recorded events. This facility can enhance security by notification of
unauthorized connections, disconnections or access to the AIM system. This information can
be provided to IT or physical security staff within the organization. The real-time event
notification may be sent using a variety of methods depending on the functionality of the AIM
system (e.g. email, text messaging, SNMP traps).
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6.3 Extrinsic benefits of AIM when linked with other business information and
network management systems
6.3.1 General
Exchange of data between an AIM system and business information or network management
systems can provide enhanced functionality to both systems (IP telephony management,
helpdesk applications, etc.).
Other business information systems are a broad category that may apply to many different
systems or applications within customer owned premises. The following non-exhaustive list of
systems and applications are covered because of their importance and impact when linked
with AIM systems.
a) IT-related systems:
• internet protocol (IP) telephony management,
• network management systems,
• helpdesk or incident management applications,
• information security management systems.
b) Building management systems:
• energy management systems,
• lighting control systems.
c) Data centre infrastructure management (DCIM).
d) Configuration management database (CMDB) applications.
6.3.2 IT-related systems
6.3.2.1 IP telephony management
Traditionally, locating a call from a voice over IP (VoIP) phone means relying on a database
that is updated and verified manually, meaning information could be out-of-date or incorrect.
In times of emergency, corporate security needs to have the ability to quickly and accurately
pinpoint the location from where an emergency call was originated. The AIM system tracks
the physical location of end devices that are connected to the cabling infrastructure including
VoIP phones. Through integration with a VoIP management system, the location information
maintained by the AIM system can be displayed on the VoIP phone screens that are used by
corporate security. In this way a security officer will have access to the location information as
soon as an emergency call is received. Additionally, depending on features of VoIP phones,
the AIM system could provide a snapshot of a floor plan with the location of the caller
highlighted.
6.3.2.2 Network management systems
Network management systems manage the network elements, also called managed devices.
Device management includes fault, configuration, accounting, performance, and security
management.
Management tasks include discovering network inventory, monitoring device health and
status, providing alerts to conditions that impact system performance, and identification of
problems, their source(s) and possible solutions.
The benefits of interoperability with AIM systems include
a) the consolidation of all alerts related to network elements in a single console to streamline
network fault management by correlating alerts received from network elements as well as
from cabling infrastructure – this is provided by the ability of AIM systems to generate
events about a status change in cabling infrastructure and forward these events as SNMP
traps to network management software applications,
b) an expansion of the existing ability for discovering network inventory based on a logical
network map with an ability to display physical connectivity between network elements,
c) the ability to pinpoint the physical location of each discovered network element.
6.3.2.3 Helpdesk applications
The helpdesk is one of several ITIL functions. It covers handling of incidents and requests,
and provides an interface for other IT service management processes. In other industry
sectors, it is also known as “service desk”.
The primary purposes of a helpdesk include
a) incident management: life-cycle management of all service requests,
b) communication: keeping a customer informed of progress and advising on workarounds.
The benefits of interoperability with AIM systems include
1) real-time notification of changes to connectivity,
2) enhanced information relating to the physical network including network distribution
equipment, end devices and cabling infrastructure,
3) automation of service ticket creation process related to move, add and change activities,
4) ability to remotely troubleshoot cabling connectivity incidents,
5) ability to automatically update service ticket status upon completion of move, add and
change activities.
End user Service request
AIM system detects
contacts is logged in
unauthorized change
helpdesk helpdesk system
N
AIM related
Service?
Y
Create work order
Ticket completed AIM creates
and
In helpdesk system work order
send to AIM
Work order
enacted
Work order completion
AIM generates
is logged
work order
by helpdesk
completion event
Service request
is closed
IEC
Figure 1 – Example of a helpdesk work flow integrated with an AIM system
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The example shown in Figure 1 illustrates how using an AIM system tied to the helpdesk
system can improve the efficiency of service request management.
6.3.2.4 Information security management systems
6.3.2.4.1 General
Network security, which is one of the domains described in ISO/IEC 27001, assumes
importance to the organization. Networks change frequently as new users and devices are
added. Newer data communication technologies are introduced, usage of various networking,
communications, and computing technologies are employed to effectively meet these needs.
Sensitive data is increasingly transmitted over networks and proliferation of internet access
has increased vulnerability as employees use the internet more for information and
knowledge. The information security management system should communicate with the AIM
system in such a way as to ensure that the data is not accessible or readable by unauthorized
persons. Appropriate and secure authentication methods should be implemented to prevent
unauthorized access to data at any AIM access point.
AIM should be considered as an additional means to enhance the network security via the
cabling infrastructure.
6.3.2.4.2 Tracking of and response to unauthorized changes
Since the AIM system can track unauthorized changes, a linkage with the organization’s
physical security system would potentially allow the capture of photographic evidence of the
person responsible for the unauthorized change. It may also be possible to automate a
response to an unauthorized connection attempt, e.g. send SNMP trap.
6.3.2.4.3 Critical network circuits
Where the information security management system defines certain parts of the physical
network as critical connectivity elements, a linkage with an AIM system would potentially
enable the generation of real-time notification of breaches to these critical elements as
required (audio alarm, urgent text, flashing pop-up, etc.).
6.3.3 Building management systems
6.3.3.1 General
An increasing number of building management systems (BMS) and security systems are
adopting an IP-based communication and their control equipment and elements are becoming
connected using generic, structured cabling infrastructure.
When used in combination with IP-based BMS, an AIM system is able to provide the BMS
management software with valuable information about the physical location of its control
equipment within a facility, as well as sending real-time alerts if any equipment gets
disconnected from the network to assist with troubleshooting.
Subclauses 6.3.3.2 to 6.3.3.5 highlight particular linkages.
6.3.3.2 Energy management systems in buildings
Energy management is a key aspect of facility management that that can deliver increased
energy efficiency and reduced energy costs while minimizing overall environmental impact.
With a considerable proportion of the world’s electricity consumed inside office buildings,
reducing that share is a key objective for all building stakeholders.
Cabling infrastructure that is connected to sensors and controllers or used for delivering
power over Ethernet (PoE) to powered terminal devices plays a significant role in facilitating
energy management systems, and an AIM system provides the capability for accurate
identification of the physical locations of connected devices in real time.
Providing real-time physical location information for connected devices to energy
management applications allows these applications to apply real-time location based energy
policies.
6.3.3.3 Lighting management systems
Lighting in commercial buildings is often not turned off in unoccupied areas of a building
leading to wasted energy, additional maintenance, and poor environmental impact. An AIM
system may be integrated with a lighting management system to combine asset, location and
usage data to better manage and control devices or implement energy savings plans.
6.3.3.4 Building security
Interaction between BMS and AIM systems may improve building security in some
environments by relating connect/disconnect events with security events. For example, since
the AIM system can infer the connection location associated with the arrival of a previously
unknown MAC address, this information could be linked to an image or series of images from
an IP security camera in that area. This information can then be passed to the network
administrator and/or building security staff.
6.3.3.5 Access control
In conjunction with energy management of PoE and employee time and attendance systems
and/or access control systems, AIM sys
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