HPE OpenView Network Node Manager i-series

New architecture drives extreme scalability

At its core, HPE NNMi includes a new, innovative n-tier architecture comprised of leading-edge technologies such as Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX); web services; Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) and an embedded industry-standard relational database management system (RDBMS). HPE NNMi is a multi-threaded application that takes advantage of multiple and multi-core central processing units (CPUs). It offers the performance of a thick client and the universal-accessibility benefits of a web application.

Spiral discovery enables accurate monitoring

HPE NNMi incorporates a state-of-the-art nearly continuous spiral discovery process. This process uses fast node finding combined with an iterative multi-pass process for in-depth device existence configuration and connectivity discovery. This discovery process is enhanced for performance and enables accurate monitoring for other HPE NNMi management components.

Event pipeline and causal engine provides deterministic root-cause analysis

HPE NNMi includes new modules for automated event correlation and root-cause analysis (RCA). The module for event correlation is called the event pipeline. The event pipeline contains multiple, efficient processes that act on the event stream to correlate and condition events for the causal engine. The causal engine is a virtual machine that offers nearly continuous analysis of conditions of monitored objects. It relies on the continuous spiral discovery process, so it can adapt to topology changes. Ultimately, the causal engine provides automated and deterministic root-cause analysis (versus probabilistic RCA) to reduce mean time to repair (MTTR) and increase operator efficiency.

Exception-based management enhances productivity

HPE NNMi was specifically designed to increase the productivity of network operators. The HPE NNMi GUI was designed around an exception-based management paradigm, which enables you to quickly focus on priority incidents.

New web-based GUI increases efficiency

From installation to operation, HPE NNMi is easy to use. For example, the HPE NNMi quick start configuration wizard's guided multi-step configuration process enables rapid time-to-value for most networks. From an operational standpoint, the HPE NNMi centralized GUI uses an accordion workspace, aesthetic tabular views and mouse-over windows for efficient, intuitive navigation.

• Implement automation for network fault, availability, performance and change and configuration management
• Achieve quick time to value through GUI-based configuration and built-in settings for common conditions
• Increase operator productivity through intuitive design and management by exception
• Increase effectiveness by nearly continuous discovery for an L2-L3 network topology
• Increase efficiency of IT staff through proactive notifications and paging via bundled Alarmpoint Express
• Decrease management costs via ability to scale from small to very large networks

MPN: TA078AAE