Fluke Networks has introduced the OptiView XG, a network analysis tablet that provides the fastest (1) solutions for network and application problems for both wireless and wired access - anywhere in the network. The tablet expedites network and application problem-solving by automating root cause analysis and providing guided troubleshooting to address problem areas.
“OptiView XG is an instant, integrated window into your network in a form factor - the tablet - that you can take from the data centre, to the production floor, to the office desktop,” said Gary Ger, vice-president, enterprise network analysis, of Fluke Networks.
“We've built on nearly 20 years of network troubleshooting leadership by integrating the key technologies network engineers need into a single, portable tool, which helps them solve network and application problems faster and improve overall IT efficiency.”
“The ability to solve both network and application problems is crucial for today's network engineers,” said Debra Curtis, research vice-president and analyst at Gartner. “That need, combined with critical staff levels in many organisations, means tools that integrate multiple functions, and automate the collection of performance data, will be key to greater efficiency and less downtime.”
The OptiView XG is designed to provide a wide range of functionality necessary to adapt to the dynamic and diverse networks of today through various features, including:
Intuitive user interface and customisable dashboards:
* In addition to a bright, easy-to-to read screen, the OptiView XG features customisable dashboards that can be personalised for each user or help transform data into reports for employees at all levels of the organisation - from technicians to managers.
Path and application infrastructure analysis
* Automatically discovers the path between two points in the network and monitors performance along that link to identify network issues that can impact application performance. This decreases the time required to isolate network versus application problems.
Guided/proactive troubleshooting
* Provides a head start on solving problems by collecting and analysing granular data (including NetFlow) collected for 24 hours, so users can go back in time to analyse when the problem surfaced. It also automatically identifies more than 40 different network problems and offers possible causes, impacts and solutions.
Integrated WLAN solution
* Three-radio design reduces deployment and troubleshooting time with simultaneous network discovery, wireless performance analysis and interference detection using industry-leading AirMagnet technologies. When mobile, this allows users to monitor the health of key network devices, while performing real-time analysis of WiFi environments.
“The OptiView XG will help solve problems and get networks up and running faster than ever before,” said Mike Pennacchi, owner and head network analyst of network troubleshooting consultancy Network Protocol Specialists. “The dashboards let users configure the information the way they want to see it, and it automatically discovers both wired and wireless sides of networks, which is incredibly important to users in a portable tool.”
The OptiView XG portable tablet design delivers advanced hardware features:
* 10.25-inch, 1 024 X 768 screen displayed on two-inch thin tablet weighing less than five pounds
* Two hot-swappable batteries deliver up to three hours of operation
* 10G SFP+ port, 10/100/1000M RJ-45 ports and 100/1000M SFP+ port
* Embedded dual 802.11N (3X3) WiFi radios, on-board spectrum analysis radio
For more information on the OptiView XG or to book a demo, contact Bitrate:
+27 11 450 2978 or info@bitrate.co.za.
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Fluke Networks
Fluke Networks provides innovative solutions for network installation, monitoring and analysis within global enterprises and carriers. The company's comprehensive line of solutions provides network installers, owners, and maintainers with superior vision, combining speed, accuracy and ease of use to optimise network performance. Headquartered in Everett, Washington, the company distributes its products in more than 50 countries.
Bitrate
Through innovative products and technology, Bitrate provides solutions to the IT industry, focused on networks. The solutions cover various aspects around networking such as monitoring, management and security. Network monitoring includes both long-term and ad hoc troubleshooting capabilities with in-depth understanding of all seven layers of networks on wired and wireless installation. By understanding networks, Bitrate also understands the applications that transact across the infrastructure and is able to do deep packet analysis and understand application performance. Network discoveries are done through leading products that can assist any organisation in understanding their networking topology and also the state of their equipment. Installed base life cycle management of equipment is easily determined through a detailed network audit. Through its next-generation firewalls, Bitrate provides the industry with innovative solutions that completely surpasses traditional security solutions.
(1) Fastest root cause analysis of network and application problems claim based on current industry practices and tools, which do not allow troubleshooting both at the desk and in the field for both wired and wireless networks.
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