Cisco Active Network Abstraction

Cisco IP Next-Generation Network infrastructure manager for service providers


Cisco Active Network Abstraction (ANA) is the Cisco IP Next Generation Network (IP NGN) infrastructure manager. Designed for service providers, it provides network management for IP NGN infrastructure networks out of the box.


Cisco ANA supports all major Cisco service provider network elements, Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), Carrier Ethernet, and Unified RAN Backhaul reference architectures. It offers comprehensive functions in element, network, and service management with the following benefits:

    * Element Management System for major Cisco service provider device families and operating systems
    * Industry-leading deep multilayer technology support and extensible to emerging technologies
    * Integrated network- and-service-wide fault monitoring and fault analysis
    * Standard compliant information model and northbound interface for integration
    * Ability to be field customized with built-in tools, Cisco Partner program and Cisco Advanced Services support


Cisco IP NGN powers the Connected Life experience. It helps service providers expand their service portfolios and conceive new business opportunities.


Cisco Active Network Abstraction serves as the foundation of modern, efficient, multilayer, multiservice, and multivendor carrier management stacks. This helps the IP NGN to reliably deliver services and yield significant savings in capital and operating expenditures.

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