Xirrus Management System (XMS)

Overview   Central management of the entire Wi-Fi Array network Continual monitoring of Wi-Fi network status and performance Control and maintain configurations across all Arrays Value Delivered  Track and analyze Wi-Fi network usage and growth over time Fast and simple roll out of Wi-Fi network configuration changes Automatic alerting of network issues with drill down troubleshooting

The Xirrus Management System (XMS) provides a powerful platform for central management of a Xirrus Wi-Fi Array network. The XMS automatically discovers, configures, and monitors an Array network, and can scale from single site to large scale, multi-site deployments.

The XMS utilizes a client/server architecture. The central XMS server provides an aggregation point for configuration and monitoring of all managed Arrays. The client provides the application interface to the user and can be run across the network from any standard Java-enabled browser. The XMS is available as a server appliance or as a stand-alone application for operation on a Windows server.

Key Features  

• Automatic network discovery of Xirrus Wi-Fi Arrays "out-of-the-box"
• Policy-based configuration for easy set up of one or many Arrays
• Consolidated Dashboard view of Array, Radio, Station, Security, Performance, and Alarm status
• Hundreds of statistics on all aspects of Array and Station status and performance
• Centralized view and classification of rogue APs and wireless devices
• Aggregated view of alarms and syslogs for fault monitoring of the entire Array network
• Overview and drill-down reports of throughput, stations, security, channel usage, etc
• Push software upgrades to one or more Arrays simultaneously
• Database-driven, high-performance engine scales for large deployments across multiple locations

(Typical Wi-Fi Array and XMS Deployment) 

Network Discovery  

• Automatically discover Xirrus Arrays across multiple subnets - anywhere in your IP network
• Discover newly installed Arrays "out-of-the-box" without any configuration using preset defaults
• Arrays can automatically alert the XMS that new equipment has been installed on the network

Configuration Management

• Assign and configure newly discovered Arrays with default or pre-selected policies
• Create policies pulled from one Array, then replicate across many
• Save time by using configuration templates and applying them to individual or groups of Arrays as required
• Execute software upgrades for individual or groups of Arrays at one time or on schedule

Real-time Monitoring 

• Dashboard view providing real-time summary of Throughput, Array, Radio (IAPs), Station, Security, and Alarm information with drill down filtering
• Detailed views of Arrays, Radios, Stations, and SSIDs with hundreds of selectable and sortable status and statistics
• View resources filtered by defined groups of Arrays
• Aggregated view of Alarms, Events, and Syslogs presented in sortable and searchable views
• Automated email notifications triggered by Alarm or Event thresholds

Mapping

• Place and manage Arrays by physical location via defined maps
• Import .jpg or .gif images of buildings, floor plans, etc
• Create and manage by location via hierarchical map structure
• Launch Array-specific commands directly from map

Reporting

• Detailed, pre-defined reports provide assessment of Array network performance over time
• Time-based filtering of report information by day, week, month, year or customized intervals
• Location and Array group-based filtering of report information

Security Management

• Centralized wireless intrusion detection system (IDS) for a Wi-Fi Array network
• Continuously monitor for rogue access points and other unauthorized devices using built-in monitor radio on each Array
• Classification and location of detected devices
• Automated alerting upon discovery of new, potential rogue devices

Platform Options

The XMS is available as a server appliance or as a stand-alone application for operation on a Windows server.

XMS Appliances:

The XMS Appliance is a Linux-based server appliance. The XMS Appliance is specifically designed for optimal XMS performance and ease of setup.

Features of the XMS Appliance are:

• Server management vial CLI and Web
• Dual Gigabit Ethernet Ports
• External Compact Flash slot
• USB port
• Serial Console Port

Advantages of the XMS appliance:

• Ships as a pre-installed, pre-configured XMS server
• Dedicated and optimized for XMS server function
• Installation/operation does not depend on configuration or operational state of target server
• Server management focused on XMS and does not require Linux/Windows trained personnel

XMS Management Software

The XMS Management software is standalone software that runs on Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP Pro. The XMS software allows network administrators to utilize their own servers for running the Xirrus Management System. The XMS software is available in several configuration options as outlined in the Product Ordering Information section below.

XMS Specifications

General

Configuration 

Monitoring  

Discovery  

Security 

Reporting

Software Management

Backup and Restore

XMS Appliance Options

XMS Server Recommended Requirements

XMS Client Requirements  

Product Ordering Information 

XMS Appliance

XMS Management Software