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WAN Observer Suite System
Complete WAN Analysis and Monitoring in a Ruggedized Portable System
The WAN Observer Suite System delivers:
• Real-time statistics for capacity planning and provider performance measurement
• Real-time error displays for congestion determinations
• Pinpoint WAN flow problems before they become WAN flow disasters
• Long-term Trending for reporting and baselining
• Complete capture and decode of all WAN traffic
• Inexpensive Probes provide visibility locally or remotely
• WAN speeds up to DS3 supported
• Demarcation-point (digital) or between CSU/DSU and router (serial) monitoring options
• Passive solution based on non intrusive TAPs that can be left inline for easy insertion and
removal of the analyzer without interruption of the data flow
Wide-Area-Network (WAN) connectivity and throughput validation is a critical part of a healthy, cost effective remote connectivity strategy. With WAN costs accounting for the majority of the network’s ongoing operating budget, tracking performance is critical. Monitoring WAN links for flow, errors and Service Level Agreement (SLA) verification no longer needs to be only for carriers and expensive WAN consultants.
The WAN Observer Suite System (WOSS) provides an affordable
solution to monitor traffic flow, error metrics and long-term
histories. Additionally, the WOSS offers a complete and independent
view of your carrier’s performance and gives you the
ability to pinpoint WAN problems in real-time. The WOSS system
provides comprehensive metrics for SLA verification, complete
end-to-end application monitoring, long-term trending of statistics,
user alarms and an expert system to help diagnose common WAN
link problems.
The Observer family of products provides WAN, LAN and WLAN
monitoring and analysis all from a single console, making
monitoring your WAN not only as easy as monitoring other network
resources, but also fits seamlessly into any existing Observer
environment. Because the WOSS can integrate into the larger
“Distributed by Design” Observer architecture,
you can monitor your local WAN link, a remote link (the other
side), and the network side of the WAN connection –
all simultaneously.
The WAN Observer Suite System is a turnkey system built to
monitor WAN links in real-time, and offers multiple configurations
to support a wide range of speeds and WAN topologies.
Trusted, Independent Metrics for Troubleshooting,
Capacity Planning, and Vendor SLA Verification
Statistics – Real-time information
is displayed by Data Link Connection Identifiers (DLCI),
Private Virtual Circuit (PVC) or whole link. DLCI’s
and CIRs are auto-discovered or CIRs may be user defined.
Data flow rates are displayed by link, DLCI and % of CIR
for each DLCI or PVC.
Errors – Errors are displayed by
link, DLCI or PVC, and congestion errors (FECN, BECN and
DE) are displayed in aggregate or when encountered as data
rates are below CIR.
Alarms – User configurable triggers
and alarms warn of congestion, errors, utilization and the
occurrence/non-occurrence of a DLCI. Alarm actions include
sending an SNMP trap, notify by pager, email or sound an
audible alarm.
Capture/Decode – Complete capture
and decode of WAN encapsulation and payload data provides
detailed packet-by-packet information. Filter traffic by
DLCI or IP address, using one of the hundreds of pre-defined
protocol filters, or create your own. Over 500 protocols
decoded. Supports packet capture buffers up to 2GB.
Trending – Observer’s award
winning long-term trending and baselining facility help
determine usage trends and puts today’s statistics
into perspective. Historical information can be kept for
days, weeks, months or years.
Distributed by Design – Because
the WOSS fits into the larger Observer product family, monitoring
multiple links or multiple topologies simultaneously is
as easy as clicking on a different Probe. Probes could be
in the next rack, or across the world – Observer’s
distributed by design architecture gives you complete network
visibility, from a single console.
Real-time Expert – Observer’s
real-time expert system displays hundreds of expert items
in a format that makes troubleshooting a breeze. A summary
window shows critical WAN and network anomalies. All conversations
are broken down by application and problem devices are flagged
for further investigation.
Passive Solution – All WAN data
analyzed by the WOSS is via a passive TAP device that continues
to function whether the analyzer is installed or removed,
and whether power is provided or not. Because the TAP device
is completely passive, your WAN traffic is protected –
the analyzer can not, and will not affect the WAN data flow
in any way.
WAN Observer Suite System Speed/Link Options
For Link Speeds up to T1/E1: 1-Port
Serial (V.35, RS232/EIA530/V.24, RS449, X.21/V.11/R.422),
2-Port Digital (RJ45), 4-Port Digital (RJ45)
For DS3/T3/E3 Links: 1-Port Serial (HSSI), 1-Port
Digital (Coax)
Encapsulation Supported – HDLC-Cisco, Frame
Relay (IETF & Cisco), PPP, LAPB modulo128, LAPB Modulo
8, X.25 (over LAPB modulo128), X.25 (over LAPB Modulo 8) and
ATM-DXI (ATM Data Exchange)
The WAN Observer Suite System Includes
The WOSS portable analyzer includes a ruggedized portable
system with a 14” Color Display, 512Mb RAM, 80GB HD,
pre-installed copy of Observer Suite software, WAN adapter,
Passive TAP, 10/100 NIC, Windows O/S, all required cabling
and a soft-sided travel case.
System Requirements
The WAN Observer Suite System is a complete, turnkey system
for analyzing a WAN link(s); no additional hardware or software
is required.
Additional Probes (software-only for Ethernet and 802.11
(a/b/g); hardware kits and rack-mount for additional WAN and
Gigabit are sold separately.
System configurations are subject to change. View hardware
and software warranty
information.
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