Cisco Cisco MGX-FRSM-HS2 B Serial Frame Service Module Guía De Información
Q&A
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Q.
Where is the Cisco NAM deployed in the network?
A.
The Cisco NAM is deployed in the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series at LAN aggregation points (for example, in the
core or distribution layer) for proactive monitoring and quick troubleshooting; at service points (for example, in
data centers, server farms, or Cisco Unified Communications Manager clusters) where performance is critical;
and at critical access points. Also, the NAM can be deployed in Cisco 7600 Series Routers at WAN edges or in
Catalyst 6500 Series Switches connected to WAN routers. When deployed at remote sites, the Cisco NAM
uniquely allows users to perform remote troubleshooting and traffic analysis using the embedded web-based
Traffic Analyzer without having to send personnel or to haul large amounts of data to the central site.
Q.
In what release were the upgraded NAM-1 (WS-SVC-NAM-1-250S) and NAM-2 (WS-SVC-NAM-2-250S) first
introduced?
A.
The upgraded NAM-1 and NAM-2 were first introduced in NAM 3.6.1b.
Q.
What do the upgraded NAMs offer?
A.
The upgraded NAMs offer higher memory (DRAM) and larger onboard storage. The higher memory optimizes
the performance of the NAM software. The disk drive upgrade offers larger capacity to permit the storage of
more reports and captures.
Latest Release: NAM 4.2
Q.
What features does NAM Software 4.2 offer?
A.
Cisco NAM 4.2 offers the features described in Table 3.
Table 3.
New Features in Cisco NAM 4.2
Feature
Benefit
Visibility into Nexus 1000V Deployments
Extends the NAM into Cisco Nexus 1000V switch environments to simplify the operational
manageability of Virtual Machine (VM) networks.
manageability of Virtual Machine (VM) networks.
New Cisco Nexus 1000V NAM Virtual
Service Blade (VSB)
Service Blade (VSB)
Integrated with the Cisco Nexus 1010 Virtual Service Appliance, the NAM VSB reduces the network
footprint and offers investment protection for Cisco Nexus 1010 customers. As a dedicated solution,
it provides network and application performance visibility essential to addressing service delivery
challenges in next-generation data centers.
footprint and offers investment protection for Cisco Nexus 1010 customers. As a dedicated solution,
it provides network and application performance visibility essential to addressing service delivery
challenges in next-generation data centers.
Q.
When is NAM Software 4.2 available?
A.
Starting in April 2010 current Cisco NAM customers can download Cisco NAM 4.2 software from the Cisco.com
Software Center at no charge using their Cisco SMARTnet
®
contract access privileges. NAM 4.2 is available in
May as part of NAM blade orders.
Q.
Which NAM hardware platforms support NAM 4.2?
A.
NAM 4.2 is supported on the hardware platforms listed in Table 4. The platforms marked by an asterisk (*)
include memory configurations that optimize NAM 4.2 performance.