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New Features and
Enhancements
Carrier Grade
Carrier Ethernet (CarrierE)
Enhancements
Unified RAN Backhaul
Enhancements
Simplified Management of Cisco Networks
Configuration Management
Image Management
Fault Management
Enhancements
Technology Enhancements
Additional device and
software version support
Lower Total Cost of Ownership
Increased scale and
performance
Simplified deployment
Increased Extensibility
VNE Customization
Builder (VCB)
Activation Wizard
Builder (AWB)
ANA Technology
Center renovation
More Information
Download the latest release of Cisco ANA from
com/go/ana
and discover the benefits of this powerful solution
with a no cost, 120-day evaluation license.
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Description
• Ethernet Virtual Connection (EVC) discovery,
topology views, and drill down into traversed
network domains
• Expanded Ethernet OAM on E-LMI and Link-OAM
support
• 60 percent increase in CarrierE scalability
• Cell site to central site connectivity discovery, and
topology views
• Multi-segment Pseudowire support
• VCCV Command Scripts
• Automatic device configuration file backup
• View, compare, remove, and search the
configuration archive
• Bookmark and restore configuration files
• Automation of device software upgrade/downgrade
• Software image repository for local collection of the
device software images
• Event notification service GUI
• Fault management northbound interface
improvement
• Simplified ticket viewer navigation
• Carrier-grade NAT and IS-IS introduction
• Enhancements in existing technologies
• ME 3600X/3800X, 2900/3900 ISR, Nexus 7000,
WS-C4948, ACE 4710, uBR7246/10012
• Cisco IOS XR 3.8.4, 3.9. 1 , Cisco IOS XE 3. 1 .0S, IOS
15.0(1)S
• 60 percent increase in Carrier Ethernet network
scalability
• Simplified installation and administration
• VNE driver extension for additional device hardware
and customization for events handling
• User-defined VNE for new devices (including non-
Cisco)
• GUI interface to create and customize service
activation input wizard
• Access the Cisco Developer Network to interact
with subject matter experts on ANA integration and
customization
http://www.cisco.
Benefits
• Control the CarrierE network with industry-leading
comprehensive CarrierE technology support
• Visualize the CarrierE network topology with the ability to drill
down into technology details in clicks
• Find the root cause of network problems more rapidly
• Support carrier-scale deployment
• Visualize the Unified RAN Backhaul topology with the ability to
drill down into technology details in clicks
• Provider Backbone Bridge (PBB) support
• Support carrier scale deployment
• Track the evolution of device configuration
• Create snapshots of baseline network configurations to use for
the rapid deployment of restoration of network devices
• Perform rapid, reliable software upgrades, and automate
upgrade planning and monitoring
• Manage the granular Cisco IOS XR package installation states,
exclusively in Cisco ANA
• Simplify fault administration with better usability
• Facilitate integration with OSS applications and reduce system
integration cost
• Manage broader technologies, with a breadth that is industry-
leading
• Up-to-date support of major SP devices and software versions
• Introduce new services and technologies for new business
opportunities in a timely manner
• Reduced capital expenditures with increased scalability and
simplified deployment
• Reduce operating expenses with faster installation, reduced
time-to-deploy, quicker ROI
• Extend and customize VNE drivers in the field
• Introduce new NE support in the field without waiting for ANA
official support out of the box
• Reduce time to market for new services and benefit from new
hardware features
• Customize service activation input wizards and create new
wizards in the field
• Access to online developer community resources for guidance,
sample code and examples
• Maximize the benefit of your Cisco ANA investment
For more information about Cisco ANA visit
com/go/ana, contact your local Cisco account representative, or
send an email to ask_ana_pm@cisco.com.
Integration information can be found at
com/web/ana/home.
To place an order contact your local Cisco account
representative or visit the
Cisco Ordering
Brochure
http://www.cisco.
http://developer.cisco.
Homepage.
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