Cisco NGA3240-K9 Netflow Generation Appl Gen 2

Overview
The Cisco NGA3240-K9 Netflow Generation Application Gen 2 is a high-performance software module designed to deliver detailed traffic analytics on Cisco routing platforms. It enables real-time collection, processing and export of Netflow v9 and IPFIX records, giving network operators deep visibility into application usage, bandwidth consumption and security events. This solution is optimized for scalability and low overhead, making it ideal for enterprise, data center and service provider environments.

Key Features

• Supports Netflow v9 and IPFIX export formats for flexible integration with third-party collectors
• High-speed flow processing with minimal impact on router CPU resources
• Configurable flow timeout and sampling rates to balance detail and performance
• Enhanced security analytics including detection of abnormal traffic patterns
• Seamless integration with Cisco IOS XE and Cisco DNA Center for centralized management
• Extensible API for custom reporting and automation

Technical Specifications

• Compatible with Cisco ASR 1000 Series, ISR 4000 Series and Catalyst 9000 platforms
• Requires Cisco IOS XE release 16.9.3 or later
• Maximum concurrent flow records: up to 2 million per device
• Export bandwidth overhead: typically less than 5 percent of line rate
• Supported transport protocols: UDP, TCP and SCTP
• License model: perpetual or subscription, per device

Applications
This Netflow Generation Application is ideal for:

• Network performance monitoring and capacity planning
• Application traffic profiling and QoS optimization
• Security monitoring, DDoS detection and forensic analysis
• Billing and chargeback for multi-tenant environments
• Compliance reporting for regulatory frameworks

By deploying the Cisco NGA3240-K9, organizations gain actionable insights that improve operational efficiency, enhance security posture and support data-driven decision making across the entire network.