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Netformx Discovery™

Powerful Network Discovery Tool

Based on the award winning Netformx DesignXpert®, Netformx Discovery (ND) is an SNMP/SSH/Telnet-based audit and multi-vendor network discovery tool that helps you capture and analyze an accurate baseline of existing IP and SNMP-enabled devices in any network.

The Challenges ND Overview Key Features Key Benefits

The Challenges

A critical first step to any successful network design effort is to establish a baseline of the existing network. Previously, engineers often had to rely on inaccurate or out-dated customer lists ' resulting in a design based on false assumptions. Or conduct a manual inventory of the network, which was labor intensive and time consuming ' delaying the design effort and ultimately revenue generation for you.

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ND Overview

ND includes all discovery capabilities as well as a select set of analysis and reporting functions of DesignXpert.

ND is ideal for sales or engineering personnel who are only engaged in the discovery phase of an enterprise opportunity and not responsible for designing, configuring and quoting activities.

ND is also a viable solution for your customers who, for internal security reasons, may prefer to conduct these assessments themselves and provide the results to you. These results may be uploaded into DesignXpert enabling you to complete your design and configuration activities with the same level of confidence as if you had conducted the assessment.

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Key Features

Detailed network device discovery results including:

Make and catalog number
Host and system names
Serial Number
MAC and IP Addresses
Hardware and software versions
Cisco Configuration files
Installed and used device memory
Device internal configuration including card positions
Physical connections between devices

Plus Select DesignXpert features:
Editing and Data Analysis

Import into DesignXpert
View product attributes
Move items within the design
Connecting devices
Library, NLR (e.g., EOL)
CDS analysis (e.g., EOX, maintenance contract, warranty)
Modify device configuration, add/edit device attributes
Add devices (Cisco or generic)

Reporting

Discovery reports
CDS reports.
Device addresses
VLAN ports
UPS power consumption

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Key Benefits

Increase Revenue By As Much As 20%

Validate accuracy of customer-provided device and topology information
Replace or upgrade equipment that has been or is about to be discontinued (EoL, EoS, etc.)
Identify opportunities to provide value added services to your customer such as MNS

Save Time

Reduce labor-intensive and error-prone manual discovery and documentation efforts
Minimize deployment surprises because your solution is built on current and accurate baseline information

Improve Customer Satisfaction

Create a validated "blueprint" that and the basis for evaluating the current network and future modifications and
Becomes a common language among all stakeholders facilitating collaboration and the decision-making process

Click Here to see a side-by-side comparison of ND with the full suite of DesignXpert solutions to determine the best fit for your needs. Or contact Netformx Sales for a personal demonstration and assistance with making your selection.

For more information about the Cisco Discovery Partner Promotion, Click Here.

To download the CDS Frequently Asked Questions, Click Here.