Network assessment prior to the deployment of TelePresence systems is a necessary step to proactively detect common problems and help ensure the expected experience, leading to higher customer satisfaction. Cisco TelePresence Readiness Assessment Manager 1.0 is built to assess the network prior to the deployment of TelePresence systems in the network. This product also can be used for periodic reassessments during the expansion of TelePresence networks or model upgrades.
Cisco TelePresence Readiness Assessment Manager 1.0 is part of the Cisco Unified Communications Management Suite.
Features
Table 1 lists the features and benefits offered by Cisco TelePresence Readiness Assessment Manager 1.0.
Table 1. Features and Benefits of Cisco TelePresence Readiness Assessment Manager 1.0.
Feature
Description and Benefits
Automated network path discovery
Discovers the network elements on the paths between proposed TelePresence sites or rooms
Automated best practice compliance analysis
Determines the network device configuration compliance with the best practice recommendations
Switch and line-card recommendations
Determines and flags the noncompliance of line cards in the network path with the recommendations for the TelePresence deployment
End-of-service (EOS)/end-of-life (EOL) detection
Determines and flags the EOS/EOL status of the devices in the network path
TelePresence traffic simulation and analysis
Simulates TelePresence traffic among strategically deployable software agents and calculates the quality metrics; determines and flags the network paths where quality metrics violate the TelePresence traffic quality recommendations
Resource utilization baseline determination
Determines resource utilization for the devices on the network path in order to detect capacity bottlenecks
Comprehensive reports
Generates comprehensive Executive and Detailed reports, which contain the assessment results and recommendations. The information in the reports is presented using charts, graphs, and text. The reports are in Microsoft Word format, and assessors can modify them to include expert comments and recommendations
Northbound interfaces
Sends workflow status information by e-mail or pager to subscribers. This helps assessors to get back to the system and perform the next step in the workflow.
Availability
Cisco TelePresence Readiness Assessment Manager 1.0 will begin shipping on December 14, 2007. Customers can order this new product through normal Cisco sales channels as of November 30, 2007.
Table 2 lists ordering information for Cisco TelePresence Readiness Assessment Manager 1.0.
Table 2. Ordering Information
Product ID (SKU)
Description
CTRAM1.0-3M5R-K9
Cisco TelePresence Readiness Assessment Manager 1.0 for 3 months and 5 rooms
CTRAM1.0-1Y5R-K9
Cisco TelePresence Readiness Assessment Manager 1.0 for 1 year and 5 rooms
CTRAM1.0-1Y10R-K9
Cisco TelePresence Readiness Assessment Manager 1.0 for 1 year and 10 rooms
CTRAM1.0-1Y20R-K9
Cisco TelePresence Readiness Assessment Manager 1.0 for 1 year and 20 rooms
Service and Support
You can order technical support services for these products through Cisco Software Application Support (SAS) programs. Service part numbers can be found in the ordering tools and price lists available online at http://www.cisco.com.
