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Riverbed Central Management Console (CMC)
Centralised Configuration, Monitoring, and Control of Riverbed
Steelhead Appliances
The Riverbed Central Management Console simplifies the process of deploying, configuring, and managing Steelhead® appliances.



The Riverbed Central Management Console simplifies the process of deploying, configuring, and managing Steelhead® appliances. With just a few clicks, administrators are in full control of their Steelhead appliance deployment. Configuring, updating, and monitoring Steelhead appliances happens all through one Web-based interface



The CMC also provides visibility into how applications are performing across a WAN. Reporting metrics such as WAN traffic levels, application throughput performance, and TCP session flow characteristics can be displayed over configurable intervals of time going back to a full year. Variable reporting modes provide underlying application insight needed to help diagnose problems and maintain the control over your WAN application infrastructure.



Features
Touchless Steelhead Configuration
Flexible Group Management
Intuitive Configuration Profiles
Scheduled Operations
Configuration Backup/Restore
Aggregate Performance Reports
Dynamic Report Generation
Customisable Home and Summary Pages
Multiple Alarm Events Monitored
Central Log Retrieval
Single-Click Steelhead Appliance Access
SNMP Support
Security
Tech Specs
Platform
1U Rack Mount Chassis
Web Browser
Compatibility
Full feature compatibility with Steelhead appliances with 2.1.3 or greater software
Limited support for pre-2.1.3 Steelhead appliances
Listing of appliances with model, health, and version info
Appliances may be remotely upgraded using the CMC
Number of Steelhead Appliances Managed
CMC 8001: Up to 10 Steelhead appliances
CMC 8002: Up to 25 Steelhead appliances
CMC 8003: Up to 50 Steelhead appliances
CMC 8004: Up to 100 Steelhead appliances
CMC 8005: Up to 200 Steelhead appliances
CMC 8006: Up to 500 Steelhead appliances