Xylan Simplifies Network Management With X-Vision
CALABASAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 22, 1999--Xylan Corp. (Nasdaq:XYLN - news) Monday released X-Vision, an integrated suite of network management software designed to make managing a Xylan network easier.
The software allows network managers to create and implement policy-based subnetworks for a network in less than 10 minutes.
The NMS integrates once-separate network management applications to allow network managers to configure, diagnose, detect problems and set policies with one program and from one console, dramatically simplifying the management process.
Key features of the upgrade include:
-- Auto-discovery of Xylan switches to simplify the device
configuration and management;
-- Enhanced network segmentation capability allowing network
managers to easily create policy-based subnetworks for the entire
network;
-- Improved ATM and WAN services to simplify management and offer
more powerful configuration tools;
-- The advanced intelligent networking services allow network
managers to customize connections by QoS, virtual channel
properties, AAL-type and priority;
-- Integrated trap/event support to collect network traffic
statistics for dynamic monitoring and alert network managers when
thresholds are exceeded; and
-- Support for the Omni Switch/Router, Xylan's high-density,
feature-rich Gigabit Ethernet switch.
X-Vision comes with a new capability, Health View. It is standards-based, using SNMP to track the use of key switch resources like CPU, memory, CAM, module, port and backplane use. Health View is key to proactive network management. By monitoring the network's health, a network manager can identify potential bottlenecks and resolve issues before they bring a network down.
Mark Truhlar, vice president and general manager of Xylan's NMS and Voice over IP business unit, said, ''No network means no business. To minimize downtime, a network manager must isolate problems quickly. With Health View, we allow them to isolate problems down to the port level.''
Along with providing a better diagnostic tool, Xylan makes its NMS solution easier to use. The GUI comes with easy-to-use drag and drop functionality, allowing the network manager to define networkwide policies from one console with the click of a mouse.
The enhanced GUI also makes device-level configuration simpler with the addition of property sheets. And if a network manager wants to get help, Xylan added an online user guide and context-sensitive HTML search capability.
Pricing and Availability
X-Vision comes in three versions. X-Vision for Enterprise manages an entire Xylan network on a Windows 95/98/NT platform. X-Vision for UNIX manages an entire Xylan network and runs on AIX, Solaris and HP-US OS. X-Vision for Workgroups manages Xylan's OmniStack product line.
Product Availability Price
X-Vision for Enterprise Now $1,595
X-Vision for Workgroup Now $ 395
X-Vision for UNIX Now $3,995
About Xylan
Xylan is one of the fastest-growing internetworking companies in history. Its networks are used by many of the world's largest governments, corporations and service providers.
In the enterprise, Xylan's networks are so powerful that they allow a user to bypass an entire generation of network change. They combine ease of management, high performance and easy integration with existing equipment and software. For service providers, Xylan builds equipment for high-speed, multiservice, intelligent Internet access networks.
Xylan's solutions integrate broad connectivity options, advanced software for partitioning and security, and any-to-any switching. Xylan helps service providers build profitable networks.
Xylan's products combine LAN switching, ATM switching, layer-three switching and wide area switching, and are distinguished by advanced architectures and chip designs.
Xylan's Switched Network Services takes switching to the next step: a comprehensive set of services that offers integrated directory-enabled networking, IP address management, user authentication, IP firewalls, quality of service, and routing and switching of multicast data. More information about Xylan and its products is available at www.xylan.com.
Note to Editors: Xylan and OmniSwitch are trademarks of Xylan Corp. registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Omni Switch/Router, OmniS/R, OmniStack and X-Vision are trademarks of Xylan Corp.
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Contact:
Xylan Corp.
Heather Ritchie, 408/474-0469
heather.ritchie@xylan.com
David Rodewald, 818/878-4976
drodewald@xylan.com |
