Vista Manager EX | Product Information
Vista Manager EX
Network Monitoring and Management
Vista Manager EX delivers state-of-the-art monitoring and
management for Allied Telesis Autonomous Management
FrameworkTM (AMF) networks. It automatically creates a complete
topology map of switches, firewalls and wireless Access Points
(APs), to enable effortless management of many, or all, network
devices at once. An expanded view of the complete network also
includes third-party devices such as security cameras.
Overview
Intuitive usability puts comprehensive network information just
a click away, easing the burden of administration. Real-time
monitoring of network status and actionable reporting ensure
the timely resolution of any problems.
Single-pane-of-glass
Vista Manager EX provides a single-pane-of-glass interface to
the entire network. The dashboard includes network details
and status, event information, and a topology map. Critical
issues, such as internal security threats, link tampering,
network loops, environmental alarms, and failed nodes, are
highlighted on the network map and in the event log so they
can be easily dealt with. Simple navigation provides the ability
to easily manage and monitor any network device. Vista
Manager EX brilliantly combines a complete network overview
with intuitive access to detailed information.
Real-time maps
Integrated topology map
The topology map shows wired and wireless devices
connected in the network. Using Tracepath enables a real-
time connectivity check between any two nodes. The service
monitoring view allows configuration of visual monitoring
of services running on a chosen device, with actionable
reporting as events and alarms are displayed.
Traffic monitoring map
The color-coded traffic map provides visual network utilization
and bandwidth across all links, with constant updates, while
the advanced view uses sFlow to show protocol use through
the network, and from specific devices. Enjoy proactive
network management using live and historical views to
analyze traffic patterns and protocol use, and improve
performance.
VLAN map
Simplify network management by creating and editing VLANs
across multiple switches at once with a few mouse clicks.
The color-coded VLAN map highlights network connectivity,
showing data paths for your important business applications.
Multi-network support
Support multiple tenants with Vista Manager EX. Each tenant
network is kept separate from others for secure deployment
and management. Allow full administration or read-only access
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to as much or as little of the network as required. Multi-tenant
support provides a high-value solution for large distributed
companies, allowing for centralization or distribution of
branch-office network management. Service providers can
enjoy full flexibility when offering network provisioning and/or
management services to individual companies.
Network automation
Network management is simple, with powerful features
like automatic backup, upgrade and configuration of any
group of network devices, or even all devices. Automated
device recovery enables zero-touch replacement with new
devices simply appearing in Vista Manager. The power of
AMF and Vista Manager EX combines to ease the burden of
administration, and support plug-and-play networking.
Plug-ins for additional functionality
Add management capability to Vista Manager EX with
subscription based plug-ins. Optimize network management
and reduce running costs by paying for current features, with
the ability to upgrade at any time.
AWC plug-in
The Autonomous Wave Controller (AWC) plug-in for Vista
Manager EX features wireless management to control,
monitor and automate operation of Allied Telesis wireless
APs, with floor maps and wireless coverage heat maps. AWC
incorporates wireless intelligence to model access point
location and signal strength, and automatically optimize
wireless output and channel selection for a superior user
experience. Innovative Channel Blanket hybrid wireless
enables multi-channel and single-channel operation at the
same time, for a no compromise wireless network with high
throughput and seamless roaming.
SNMP plug-in
Auto-discover and manage a wide range of devices with
the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) plug-in.
Different network device views enable visibility the way you
prefer. Extend network monitoring and enable pro-active
management with automated notifications and alerts.
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Key Features Key Solution

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‫ۼۼ‬ Intuitive single-pane-of-glass interface
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AP management requires AWC plug-in license Vista Manager EX Internet
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Requires AWC Channel Blanket and AWC plug-in license
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SNMP management requires SNMP plug-in license

Vista Manager EX provides intuitive and simplified network With the ability to manage many or all devices at once,
management for businesses of all sizes. This integrated simplified VLAN management, and real-time traffic, protocol,
solution supports wired and wireless Allied Telesis network and service monitoring, Vista Manager EX with AMF delivers
devices and security appliances. Third-party devices such as real business value and low ongoing network administration
IP phones and security cameras are also included for a broad costs.
view of the network deployment and status.

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The color-coded traffic map provides real-time visual status Simplify network management by creating VLANs across
of network utilization and bandwidth across all links. The multiple switches with just a few mouse clicks.
advanced view uses sFlow to show protocol use through
the network.

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AWC plug-in SNMP plug-in

Allied Telesis innovative Autonomous Wave Control (AWC)
regularly analyzes wireless networks, and dynamically
updates Access Points (APs) to deliver significant
improvements in connectivity and performance, by
automatically minimizing coverage gaps and reducing AP
interference. AWC delivers a high-quality wireless experience
that responds to network configuration changes and
bandwidth demands from user devices.
Wireless network operation in multi-channel, single-channel
(Channel Blanket), and hybrid (multi-channel and Channel
Blanket) modes, supports maximum data throughput and
seamless roaming for the most flexible wireless solution
available.4
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Channel Blanket and Hybrid modes available with the TQ5403 access point.
The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) plug-in
can acquire detailed information and statistics from a broad
range of networking devices. Different views enable users to
manage devices the way they prefer. It supports management
of up to 2000 devices, and in large networks it automatically
searches for SNMP agents and displays each device found
in tree form, for an easy view of the overall network topology.
The SNMP plug-in is a powerful addition to Vista Manager EX,
adding management flexibility by supporting
non-AMF devices.

Graph statistical information obtained using SNMP such as

interface traffic.

Visualize AP deployment with wireless floor/heat maps.

Supported Allied Telesis Network Devices

SWITCHES FIREWALLS WIRELESS

SwitchBlade x8100 Series IE300 Industrial Series AR4050S UTM firewall TQ5403 Series

TQ4600 Series
SwitchBlade x908 GEN2 IE210L Industrial Series AR3050S UTM firewall
TQ4600-OF13 (OpenFlow)

x950 Series IE200 Industrial Series AR2050V VPN firewall TQ4400e Series

x930 Series CentreCOM XS900MX Series AR2010V Compact VPN firewall MWS Series

x550 Series CentreCOM GS900MX Series

x530 Series CentreCOM GS980M Series

x510 Series CentreCOM GS970M Series

IX5-28GPX CentreCOM FS980M Series

x310 Series

x230 Series

x220 Series

IE510 Industrial Series

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM SPECIFICATION (SUPPORTS 100 ACCESS POINTS)

CPU Intel Core i5 Processer @ 2.5GHz or higher

Memory (RAM) 8GB (without SNMP plugin) 16GB (with SNMP plugin)

HDD Capacity 200GB (without SNMP plugin) 300GB (with SNMP plugin)

AMF nodes 3000 1500

AWC wireless APs 100 100

SNMP nodes 0 200

SPECIFICATION TO SUPPORT UP TO 3000 ACCESS POINTS

CPU Intel® Xeon® Gold 6126 CPU @ 2.60GHz or higher

Memory (RAM) 16GB (without SNMP plugin) 16GB (with SNMP plugin)

HDD Capacity 600GB (without SNMP plugin) 1TB (with SNMP plugin)

AMF nodes 3000 1500

AWC wireless APs 3000 1500

SNMP nodes 0 200

OPERATING REQUIREMENTS <1000 ACCESS POINTS 1001 TO 3000 ACCESS POINTS

WINDOWS OS VERSIONS

Windows Server 2019 ■

Windows Server 2016 ■
Windows Server 2012 R2 ■ ■
Windows 10 Pro (64 bit) ■
Windows 8.1 Pro (64 bit) ■
Windows 7 Professional SPI (64 bit) ■
VIRTUALIZATION PLATFORM

VMware vSphere Hypervisor (Ver.6.0 and 6.5) ■ ■

Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V ■
Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V ■

BROWSER SUPPORT

Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Web browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
Microsoft Edge
Safari for iPad

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Vista Manager EX Licenses

Note: You can try Vista Manager EX for free by activating the 90 Day trial license after installation. The Trial license includes support for the AWC and SNMP plug-ins.
LICENSE NAME SUBSCRIPTION

AT-FL-VISTA-BASE-1YR 1 year Vista Manager EX license

AT-FL-VISTA-BASE-5YR 5 year Vista Manager EX license

AT-FL-VISTA-AWC10-1YR 1 year Vista Manager AWC plug-in license for managing up to 10 access points6

AT-FL-VISTA-AWC10-5YR 5 year Vista Manager AWC plug-in license for managing up to 10 access points6

AT-FL-VISTA-CB10-1YR 1 year Vista Manager AWC plug-in license to enable Channel Blanket hybrid operation6, 7

AT-FL-VISTA-CB10-5YR 5 year Vista Manager AWC plug-in license to enable Channel Blanket hybrid operation6, 7

AT-FL-VISTA-SNMP-1YR 1 year Vista Manager SNMP plug-in license

AT-FL-VISTA-SNMP-5YR 5 year Vista Manager SNMP plug-in license

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Purchase one license per 10 access points
7
Channel Blanket license also requires AWC license to operate. Channel Blanket supported on TQ5403 access points

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