Cisco Cisco WAAS Network Analysis Module Virtual Blade 5.0 Data Sheet

 

 

Data Sheet 

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Figure 2.    Impact of WAN Optimization on Application Transaction Time Improving the End-User Experience 

 

NAM monitors performance metrics across the client, WAN, and the server segments to present a detailed 

multisegment view for end-to-end application performance analysis (Figure 3). The view further helps to quickly 

assess the impact of optimization on each of the three segments and isolate any latency issue due to a specific 

segment. 

Figure 3.    Conversation Multi-Segment WAN Optimization View 

 

The Cisco WAAS NAM Virtual Service Blade is installed using the Cisco WAAS Central Manager (CM) software. The 

WAAS CM copies the NAM VSB ISO image from an FTP server to a physical disk on the host WAAS Appliance and 

installs the NAM VSB. 

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Redesigned GUI simplifies monitoring and troubleshooting: 

The Cisco NAM’s redesigned GUI includes 

preconfigured dashboards that provide a comprehensive graphical overview of network performance so you 

can immediately grasp whether all is well or whether a problem is emerging. It also includes workflows with 

helpful features such as contextual navigation, interactive reports, and one-click packet captures (Figure 4). 
The NAM’s GUI facilitates quick access to critical network information to accelerate problem resolution or 

advance optimization decisions.