- New Solution Delivers nGenius Views of New High Bandwidth Technology -
WESTFORD, Mass., Aug. 12 --
NetScout Systems (Nasdaq: NTCT) today announced the industry's first solution
for monitoring Gigabit EtherChannel(TM) networks. The new nGenius(TM) Gigabit
Ethernet Aggregation Probe allows IT managers the ability to monitor these
critical network segments with complete visibility into both the network and
applications. It supports NetScout's recently-announced Common Data Model
(CDM) initiative by seamlessly integrating performance data collected from
Gigabit EtherChannel segments with other management information delivered by
the nGenius system, in a common and consistent format.
Gigabit EtherChannel is new technology that provides the high bandwidth
necessary to meet the demands of today's computing needs. Typical Gigabit
EtherChannel configurations combine four or eight Gigabit Ethernet segments
into a single, logical multi-gigabit link between two switches. This "single
link" allows enterprises to increase bandwidth in the core for optimizing the
delivery of applications. The new nGenius Gigabit Ethernet Aggregation Probe
was specifically designed to provide seven layer monitoring and
troubleshooting support for this critical new part of the network. A unique
link aggregation feature of the solution provides an accurate view of how
traffic and applications pass through Gigabit EtherChannel circuits while
retaining the ability to manage each physical connection. Flexible
configurations are available to support either four (4) or eight (8) channel
circuits.
Siemens Networks Systems Limited (SNSL), a principal channel partner of
NetScout's in the United Kingdom, has fulfilled multiple orders of the new
nGenius Gigabit Ethernet Aggregation Probe to a large financial customer in
the UK. "The nGenius Gigabit Ethernet Aggregation Probe enables customers to
monitor traffic flows at an efficient point within the network," said Tony
Reeve, product manager, network management for SNSL. "By deploying nGenius
probes, customers improve their capabilities for troubleshooting and capacity
planning. This, in turn, increases their success in maintaining appropriate
service levels across the network. We are pleased to see NetScout continue its
record of extending nGenius to cover critical new technologies such as Gigabit
EtherChannel from a single, integrated solution."
"The large volumes of mission critical traffic being delivered across
these links creates a priority for managing their performance," said Michael
Szabados, senior vice president, product operations for NetScout. "Given the
complexity of the core Gigabit network, the ability to monitor both the
network and the applications with common and consistent information is
essential to assuring effective delivery of network services across the
enterprise."
Pricing and Availability
The nGenius Gigabit Ethernet Aggregation Probe starts at $83,000 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 http://www.netscout.com.
About NetScout Systems, Inc.
NetScout Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTCT) is a market leader and pioneer of
integrated network performance management solutions for leading companies and
service providers worldwide. NetScout serves the Global 5000 and counts among
its customers Arvin Meritor, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts,
Cable and Wireless, Cisco Systems, China Telecom, Fidelity Investments,
Getronics, Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Nextel Communications, Samsung SDS, Siemens
Health Services Corporation, StarBand Communications, Travelocity.com, Visa
International, and Wachovia Bank. NetScout's solutions are offered through
its nGenius(TM) Performance Management System, an integrated suite of advanced
monitoring and reporting applications that draw on the rich performance data
generated by NetScout's real-time, application-aware probes, advanced
intelligent software agents and network devices. The nGenius System helps
organizations increase their return on infrastructure investments by
optimizing the performance of their network, applications and content.
NetScout is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts and has approximately 360
employees, with offices in North America, Europe and Asia. Further information
on the company is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.netscout.com.
NetScout is a registered trademark, and the NetScout logo, nGenius,
nGenius Performance Manager, nGenius Capacity Planner, nGenius Application
Service Level Manager, nGenius Real-Time Monitor and nGenius Probe are
trademarks of NetScout Systems, Inc. EtherChannel is a registered trademark or
trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain
other countries.
For Further Information:
Peggy Flynn
NetScout Systems
(978) 614-4162
flynnp@netscout.com
Dawn Sullivan or John Moran
Schwartz Communications, Inc.
(781) 684-0770
netscout@schwartz-pr.com
SOURCE:
NetScout Systems, Inc.