Chapter 2 Preparing to Install the WAVE-594 and WAVE-694

Safety Guidelines

Warning

Warning

Warning

Warning

Warning

Caution

Caution

This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024

This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit. Statement 1028

Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030

This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection, to be provided as part of the building installation. Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations. Statement 1045

Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074

To properly ventilate the system, you must provide at least 7.6 cm (3.0 in) of clearance at the front and back of the WAVE appliance.

To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:

-Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.

-Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

-Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment.

-Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed against it. Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord extends from the WAVE appliance.

Caution To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment:

-Observe local occupation health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual handling.

-Obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the chassis during installation or removal. The WAVE appliance is unstable when not fastened to the rails. When mounting the WAVE appliance in a rack, remove the power supplies and any other removable module to reduce the overall weight of the product.

Safety Guidelines

To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the precautions in this section.

This section contains the following topics:

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694, WAVE594K9 specifications

Cisco Systems WAVE594K9 is a state-of-the-art application delivery controller (ADC) that is designed to optimize the performance and availability of applications across a wide area network. As part of Cisco’s advanced networking solutions, the WAVE594K9 effectively enhances application delivery, ensuring a seamless user experience even under heavy traffic conditions.

One of the primary features of the WAVE594K9 is its ability to provide comprehensive traffic management. This device intelligently load balances incoming requests and distributes them across multiple servers. By optimizing resource allocation, it minimizes response times and maximizes throughput, which is particularly beneficial for organizations dealing with fluctuating traffic patterns.

The WAVE594K9 also excels in application acceleration. This is achieved through various optimization techniques, including compression and caching. By reducing the size of transmitted data and storing frequently accessed content closer to users, the WAVE594K9 significantly speeds up application delivery. As a result, businesses can ensure that their users experience minimal latency, even when accessing resource-intensive applications.

Security is another key characteristic of the WAVE594K9. It integrates advanced security features, such as application layer firewalls, SSL offload capabilities, and DDoS protection. These built-in security measures not only safeguard sensitive data but also improve performance by offloading decryption tasks from application servers, allowing them to focus on processing actual requests.

Moreover, the WAVE594K9 is equipped with robust monitoring and reporting tools. Administrators can gain real-time insights into application performance, user activity, and traffic patterns. This level of visibility enables proactive management and troubleshooting, which helps in identifying and resolving potential issues before they impact end-users.

In terms of scalability, the WAVE594K9 is designed to grow with an organization’s needs. It can easily be integrated into existing IT infrastructures and expanded as traffic demands increase. This flexibility makes it an ideal solution for businesses of all sizes, from small enterprises to large corporations.

To summarize, the Cisco Systems WAVE594K9 is a powerful ADC that enhances application delivery through intelligent traffic management, application acceleration, built-in security features, and comprehensive monitoring tools. Its ability to scale effectively makes it a strategic investment for ensuring optimal application performance in today’s dynamic IT environments.