Cisco Systems 612, 512 manual Software Functional Description, Waas Software Description

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Chapter 1 Introducing the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine

Software Functional Description

Figure 1-3 WAE-512 and WAE-612 Back Panel

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Software Functional Description

The operation of the WAE is dependent on the software application that is installed on it. This section describes WAAS, ACNS and WAFS software:

•WAAS Software Description, page 1-4

•ACNS Software Description, page 1-5

•WAFS Software Description, page 1-6

WAAS Software Description

With WAAS software installed, the WAE appliance functions as either a WAAS Central Manager or a WAAS Application Acceleration Engine. The WAAS Central Manager provides a graphical user interface to monitor and configure all Acceleration Engines. The WAAS Acceleration Engine is deployed in remote branch offices and in the data center to accelerate TCP applications that access data across the network.

The Application Acceleration Engine functionality operates at different levels based on the software licenses purchased. WAAS 4.x, software offers the WAAS Transport License or the WAAS Enterprise License options.

Cisco WAAS software helps enterprises meet the following objectives:

•Provide branch office employees with LAN-like access to information and applications across a geographically distributed network.

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Contents Americas Headquarters Page N T E N T S IiiGeneral Precautions Completing the Installation OL-9137-02 Purpose ViiAudience OrganizationViii Installing Hardware Options ConventionsScreen examples use the following conventions Related Documentation Xii Obtaining Documentation Cisco.comProduct Documentation DVD XiiiDocumentation Feedback Ordering DocumentationXiv Cisco Product Security Overview Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products Obtaining Technical AssistanceXvi Submitting a Service Request Cisco Technical Support & Documentation WebsiteXvii Definitions of Service Request Severity XviiiObtaining Additional Publications and Information XixOL-9137-02 Introducing the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine Introduction1shows the WAE-512 and -2shows the WAE-612 3shows the WAE rear view Software Functional Description Waas Software DescriptionAcns Software Description Hardware Features Wafs Software DescriptionLED Indicators Front Panel Control ButtonsLED Indicator Color State Description Input/Output Ports and Connectors WAE-512 and WAE-612 Back Panel Connectors and ReceptaclesEthernet Port Connector Serial Port Connector Video Port Connectors Inline Network Adapter Description Form and Function11 Inline Network Adapter Ports and LED Indicators Inline Network Adapter Cabling Requirements OL-9137-02 Cable Requirements for WAE Connections Using Fast Ethernet OL-9137-02 Router a WAE1 WAE2 15 Cabling Between Two Inline WAEs OL-9137-02 Preparing to Install the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine Safety WarningsSafety Warnings OL-9137-02 Safety Guidelines General PrecautionsOL-9137-02 Rack Installation Safety Guidelines Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeOL-9137-02 OL-9137-02 Installing the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine Installing the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine Tools and Parts RequiredInstalling the Chassis in a Two-Post Rack Orientation for 19-inch rackInstalling the Chassis in a Four-Post Rack Installing the Chassis in the RackRack-Mount Installation Kit Installing the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine Release tab for the rail-adjustment bracket Latch tab 134405 Captive thumbscrews Shipping brackets Removing the Shipping Bracket 10 Securing the Chassis for Transporting in the Rack Installing the Chassis on a Tabletop 11 Attaching the Slide Rails and Chassis Using M6 ScrewsConnecting Cables 12 WAE-512 and WAE-612 Back Panel Connectors and Receptacles Connecting Power and Booting the System Checking the LEDsRemoving or Replacing a Cisco Wide Area Application Engine OL-9137-02 Installing Hardware Options Removing the Cover and BezelPress the cover release button. See Figure Installing Adapters Removing the Riser Card Assembly Installing the Adapter in the Riser Card Assembly Installing DIMMs Dimm To install a DIMM, follow these steps Working with Hard Disk Drives Installing Sata Hard Disk Drives Safety Guidelines section onInstalling an Sata Hard Disk in the WAE-512-Disk00 is Shown Installing an SAS Hard Disk Drive Installing a SAS Hard Disk in the WAE-612-Disk01 is Shown Completing the Installation Installing the CoverInstalling Hardware Options Completing the Installation OL-9137-02 Technical Specifications Appliance SpecificationsSpecification Description Specification Description Adapter Specifications PDIF4 Table A-4 Inline Network Adapter Specifications Troubleshooting the System Hardware Checking the BasicsChecking Connections and Switches OL-9137-02 OL-9137-02 Maintaining the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine Maintaining Your Site EnvironmentTemperature Humidity AltitudeDust and Particles Corrosion Electrostatic DischargeElectromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference Magnetism Power Source Interruptions Using Power Protection Devices Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSurge Protectors Line ConditionersOL-9137-02 D E IN-1ESD IN-2IN-3 IN-4 RFI IN-5WAE IN-6