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Aggregate Performance Reporting

The Observer Reporting Server lets you
manage network performance with enterprise-wide views, macro- and micro-level
reporting, and deep drill-down.
Gather analysis on individual links or user activity. Reports synchronize in
real time with Observer Suite consoles and Probes, providing fast problem
resolution.
- Drill in to link or user detail
- Pinpoint root cause with in-depth application metrics
- Gather evidence on trends to prepare for the future
Observer Reporting Server integrates with GigaStor, combining high-level reporting with forensics
in a seamless solution. Access GigaStor via Observer Reporting Server to analyze
network traffic transmitted before, during, and after the problem occurred.
The Observer Reporting Server is a stand-alone appliance which simultaneously
collects data from numerous Observer Probes, NetFlow devices, and other
collection agents.
Custom Business Groups

Shape reports around your business.
Does the call center have enough bandwidth to run VoIP? How does current WAN
configuration affect your Just-In-Time inventory system? What business processes
have the greatest impact on systems?
The Observer Reporting Server allows you to accurately assess the impact of
mission-critical applications on your business through extensive reports.
Observer Reporting server also provides auto-baselining capabilities for
establishing benchmarks, understanding typical performance levels, and running
day-to-day comparisons.
Real-Time Visibility

Don’t settle for simple static reports. With Observer Reporting
Server’s new NetLive feature, your custom views will auto-refresh, feeding you
up-to-the moment network statistics in 20-second increments.
Because NetLive views are customizable to your unique business needs, you can
be sure that you’re seeing only the most critical and relevant live data
feeds.
NetLive gives you a bird’s eye view of your enterprise-wide network so you
can see which issues need attention and what area of the business they’re
affecting. And, of course, Observer Reporting Server allows you to drill down
into the problem for immediate troubleshooting.
NetLive is accessible via web browser and is available for use by anyone
within your organization.
Customizable Security Options
Since the Observer Reporting Server provides a wealth of business
intelligence, you may wish to limit report access. To protect data, the
reporting server requires secure authentication that is manageable via the
reporting server interface.
Implement user-based or role-based permissions as necessary to protect your
intellectual property.
For example, you might give your manager the ability to view and modify
reports as needed for planning tasks but restrict the ability to view underlying
data for outside consultants.
The Observer Reporting Server can also limit report availability by
department or silo. For example, ensure VoIP call quality reports are shared
with the communications and IT teams, but limit access to WAN usage reports to
only the infrastructure department.
Technical Specifications

Platform: 2U 19-in.
rack-mountable probe appliance
Dimensions: Standard: 16.75 in. (W) x 3.5 in. (H) x 25.88
in. (Mounting Depth)
[Full probe depth with handles: 26.75 in.]
Metric:
42.5 cm (W) x 8.9 cm (H) x 65.7 cm (Mounting Depth)
[Full probe depth with
handles 67.9 cm]
Weight:
Power Consumption:
1 link (2 port) Copper
0.16 A in
'off' state Power consumption =20W
5 A Max at startup Power consumption
<=580W
3.8 A at full load Power consumption <=345W