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Maintaining the WAVE-594 and WAVE-694

Proper use of preventive maintenance procedures can keep the WAVE-594 and WAVE-694 in good operating condition and minimize the need for costly, time-consuming service procedures. This chapter contains maintenance procedures that you should perform regularly.

This chapter covers the tasks required for maintaining a WAVE-594 and WAVE-694 or a WAVE-594 and WAVE-694 farm:

Maintaining Your Site Environment, page B-1

Using Power Protection Devices, page B-5

Maintaining Your Site Environment

An exhaust fan in the power supply cools the power supply and system by drawing air in through various openings in the system and blowing it out the back. However, the fan also draws dust and other particles into the system, causing contaminant buildup, which results in an increase in the system’s internal temperature and interferes with the operation of various system components.

To avoid these conditions, we recommend keeping your work environment clean to reduce the amount of dust and dirt around the system, thereby reducing the amount of contaminants drawn into the system by the power supply fan.

This section discusses various environmental factors that can adversely affect system performance and longevity.

Temperature, page B-2

Humidity, page B-2

Altitude, page B-2

Dust and Particles, page B-3

Corrosion, page B-3

Electrostatic Discharge, page B-3

Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference, page B-4

Magnetism, page B-4

Shock and Vibration, page B-4

Power Source Interruptions, page B-5

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Cisco Systems WAVE594K9 appendix Maintaining the WAVE-594 and WAVE-694, Maintaining Your Site Environment

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.