Introduces Real-Time Probe for Monitoring High-Speed Packet
Over SONET (POS) Networks
WESTFORD, Mass., Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ --
NetScout Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTCT), the leading provider of network
performance management solutions, today announced the first probe to provide
real-time visibility into the performance of Packet over SONET (POS) networks.
Developed in response to the rapidly growing need for highly reliable optical-
backbone technology in the enterprise market, the new nGenius Probe(TM) 9300
offers visibility into performance-sensitive IP applications. Until now, no
sophisticated monitoring technology existed to view the application traffic
running over SONET links.
Three factors have driven the growth of Packet over SONET in the
enterprise; (1) the massive growth in the volume of corporate Internet
traffic, (2) the adoption of IP as the primary backbone protocol and (3) the
efficiency of Packet over SONET in handling IP traffic more efficiently than
ATM by eliminating the "cell tax" derived from breaking the packet into
smaller cells. By monitoring the OC-3 and OC-12 links, the nGenius Probe 9300
sheds light on the performance of the IP applications running over them.
The nGenius Probe 9300 delivers rich information that shows enterprise
network managers what applications and by whom are running across their POS
network, where performance problems exist and why. The probe's dual-port
design allows monitoring of network traffic over redundant SONET links without
interruption, even in the event of a failure. NetScout goes beyond the
standards to provide the richest data available in the performance management
market. The nGenius Probe 9300 supports all NetScout extensions, such as
application response times, VoIP and custom applications, for total visibility
into the POS network.
"As enterprises collapse inter-campus and branch traffic into centrally
managed links, particularly POS, network managers must know at all times how
these critical resources are being used, by whom, for what applications and
whether their performance meets users' needs," said Michael Szabados, senior
vice president, product operations. "The need for visibility is paramount.
With the new nGenius Probe 9300, NetScout once again puts network managers a
step ahead by delivering visibility anytime, anywhere."
NetScout's nGenius Performance Management system combines the rich POS
data with data from probes on other network segments and data from network
devices to provide a comprehensive view of enterprise network performance.
Through intuitive reports and real-time management, customers have the deep
level of visibility required to stop problems before they impact services.
"NetScout has demonstrated a deep commitment to providing broad,
infrastructure insight into a wide range of parameters affecting business and
e-business performance," said Dennis Drogseth, a vice president with
Enterprise Management Associates, an analyst group specializing in management
software and services. "The new capability for Packet Over SONET fully
supports this commitment and extends it to what was before a 'black hole'-- so
that IT performance management and business planning can be done more
effectively than before."
Pricing and Availability
The nGenius Probe 9300 starts at $30,000 and is available immediately. For
additional product or ordering information about nGenius solutions, call
NetScout Systems at 1-800-657-7666 or visit our Website www.netscout.com.
About NetScout Systems
NetScout Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of network performance
management solutions for leading companies and service providers worldwide.
NetScout serves approximately half of the Fortune 500 and counts among its
customers 3M Corporation, Amazon.com, AT&T Wireless, Bristol-Myers Squibb,
Cable & Wireless, Cisco Systems, Computer Sciences Corporation, Exenet
Technologies, Fidelity Investments, Intel Online, MCI, Reed Elsevier, Sprint,
Sun Microsystems and Webhire. NetScout is headquartered in Westford,
Massachusetts and has approximately 350 employees, with offices in North
America, Europe and Asia. Further information on the company is available on
the World Wide Web at www.netscout.com.
NetScout is a registered trademark, and the NetScout logo, nGenius,
nGenius Application Service Level Manager, nGenius Real-Time Monitor, nGenius
Capacity Planner and nGenius Probe are trademarks of NetScout Systems, Inc.
For Further Information:
Peggy Flynn Dustin Smith or Dan Sarro
NetScout Systems Schwartz Communications, Inc.
(978) 614-4113 (781) 684-0770
flynnp@netscout.com netscout@schwartz-pr.com
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