ABSTRACT
This chapter provides an overview of the Cisco products supported by the Network Modeling Tool (NMT) and of the applications that make up the WAN design tools. The Network Modeling Tool is the primary application of the WAN design tools. The NMT helps you design an efficient WAN topology based on the Cisco IGXTM 8400 series wide-area switch, Cisco BPX 8600 series wide-area switch, the MGXTM 8220 edge concentrator, and Cisco IPX wide-area switch. And it provides configurations for each node based on the WAN connection requirements. NMT also models some edge equipment: the Cisco 3810 product line, the Port Concentrator Shelf (PCS), and the FastPAD. The NMT delivers accurate trunk loading and correct node configuration. It ensures that node and card limits are observed and provides part numbers for ordering equipment.
