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PRODUCT BULLETIN NO. 2764
CISCO NETWORK ANALYSIS SOFTWARE 3.4
Cisco Systems
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is proud to announce Cisco
®
Network Analysis Module (NAM) Software 3.4 for both the Cisco Catalyst
®
6500 and Cisco 7600 Series NAM and the Cisco Branch Routers Series NAM. Cisco NAM Software 3.4 offers new features
that extend the capabilities of the NAM and its embedded Web-based Traffic Analyzer to simplify and automate the traffic
management of complex networks.
The Cisco NAMs enable network managers to gain visibility into all layers of network traffic by providing application-level Remote Monitoring
(RMON) based on RMON2 and other advanced MIBs. The Cisco NAMs analyze traffic flows for applications, hosts, conversations, and network-
based services, such as quality of service (QoS) and voice over IP (VoIP), providing comprehensive traffic monitoring integrated within the network
infrastructure. Cisco NAMs include an embedded, Web-based Traffic Analyzer, which provides full-scale remote monitoring and troubleshooting
capabilities accessible through a Web browser (see Table 1).
Table 1.
Features Table for the Cisco NAM
NAM Feature
Description
Collects and Unifies Data from
a Broad Range of Sources
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The NAM provides real-time and historical application-level monitoring based on RMON2 and other
advanced MIBs.
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NetFlow analysis from both local and remote devices extends application-level visibility.
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Mini-RMON and MIB-II provides real-time and historical switch port and router interface utilization
statistics.
Integrated LAN and
WAN Monitoring
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Unique data collection capabilities enable the NAM to collect both LAN and WAN traffic.
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The Cisco Catalyst 6500 and Cisco 7600 NAM collect LAN data from physical ports, VLANs, and Cisco
EtherChannel
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connections using the Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) feature. VLAN access control list
(VACL)-based captures and NetFlow Data Export (NDE) can be used to view WAN traffic.
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Support for a special packet-monitoring feature in Cisco IOS
®
Software enables the Cisco Branch Routers
Series NAM to gain insight into traffic at the IP layer and above for both LAN and WAN traffic, including
encrypted links.
encrypted links.
Easy and Cost-Effective to
Deploy, Operate, and Maintain
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The NAM includes an embedded, Web-based Traffic Analyzer, which provides full-scale remote monitoring
and troubleshooting accessible through a Web browser.
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Integrated traffic analysis enables detailed visibility and full packet capture and decode without having to
send personnel to remote sites or to haul large amounts of data over WAN links to the central site.
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Integrated nature of the NAM reduces operational, maintenance, and technical support costs—the NAM
Traffic Analyzer is embedded in the NAMs at no extra cost, and the maintenance for the Branch Routers
Series NAM is included as part of the branch router’s maintenance contract.
Series NAM is included as part of the branch router’s maintenance contract.
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CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution (LMS) and CiscoView Device Manager allow centralized and
coordinated management of multiple NAMs along with other integrated service modules.