Cisco ACTIVE NETWORK ABSTRACTION - BROCHURE WHATS NEW IN RELEASE 3.7.1 Brochure

Active Network
Abstraction
What's New in Release 3.7.1
Cisco ANA Overview
Cisco Active Network Abstraction (ANA) provides service providers (SPs) and other carrier-grade network operators with a
comprehensive solution for network element and service management. Cisco ANA is a comprehensive solution that includes
automated service activation, discovery, monitoring, event de-duplication, and root-cause analysis. Cisco ANA supports all major
Cisco SP network elements, as well as a wide variety of network technologies including Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS),
Carrier Ethernet, and Unified Radio Access Network (RAN) Backhaul reference architectures.
"ANA is a unique
model-based virtual
network abstraction
that supports
communications
service providers'
(CSPs') three critical
management
challenges... it is years
ahead of competitors"
— Patrick Kelly, Research
Director, Analysys Mason.
New in Cisco ANA Release 3.7.1
• Carrier grade: Introduction of topology visualization for Carrier Ethernet and Unified RAN Backhaul network that reduces time to
troubleshoot network problems. Together with near real-time network and event discovery, Cisco ANA provides an all-inclusive
set of Carrier Ethernet and RAN Backhaul management functions unmatched in the industry.
• Simplified management of Cisco networks: Introduction of configuration management and image management with ANA
exclusive Cisco IOS XR package management capabilities, continual enhancements of fault management, and technology
support, including introduction of carrier-grade network address translation (NAT); up-to-date support of all major Cisco service
provider devices.
Lower total cost of ownership: Tuned for large SPs offering Metro Ethernet services and operating RAN Backhaul networks
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with 60 percent increase in Carrier Ethernet scale; simplification in system installation and administration.
Increased extensibility: Introduction of virtual network element (VNE) and activation customization, in addition to the rich set of
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customization tools including Command builder, Soft Properties, Workflow, and new ANA Technology Center facilitate extension,
customization, and integration.
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Benefits
Cisco ANA offers comprehensive functions in element, network, and service management
with the following key benefits:
• Best-in-class deep, multilayer technology support: Activation, discovery, topology
visualization, and monitoring of all aspects of MPLS/IP, Carrier Ethernet, and Unified RAN
Backhaul architectures
• Element management system (EMS) for all major Cisco device and OS families: CRS-1,
7600, ASR 9000, ASR 1000, Cisco IOS
• Integrated network- and service-wide fault monitoring and fault analysis
Standards-compliant information model and northbound interface for integration
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• Carrier-class scale and performance
Field customizable and extensible with built-in tools, partner programs, and Cisco
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Advanced Services
Software, Cisco IOS XE, Cisco IOS XR, and more
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