Cisco Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Network Analysis Module (NAM-NX1) Installation Guide

The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Network Analysis Module (NAM) provides Prime NAM functionality for 
Cisco Nexus 7000  series switches. The NAM enables the switch to view your network and application 
performance in order to meet your service delivery goals.

NAM is installed into any one of the network module I/O slots on the Cisco 7000 series switch. 

For information on the entire documentation set, see the 

 on Cisco.com.

For a list of supported switches and software details, see the 

 on Cisco.com. 

This section summarizes the tasks involved in the installation and configuration of the Cisco NAM-NX1. 
For detailed steps, click the hyperlinked section to be taken to that reference.

Review the requirements and preparations for NAM module installation. See 

.

Install the module in a Nexus 7000 series switch. See 

. The module software boots up automatically. See 

 if necessary.

Perform the prerequisite steps before configuring the NAM:

Assign access VLAN for connectivity to NAM management port. See 

Create SPAN sessions to monitor interfaces and/or VLANs. See 

Configure the NAM by setting up the module management IP address, web server, and console 
access. See 

The following sections contain information about the Cisco NAM-NX1 requirements and restrictions: