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Cisco Wide Area Application Engine 512 and 612 Hardware Installation Guide

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Preface vii
Purpose vii
Audience viii
Organization viii
Conventions ix
Related Documentation xi
Obtaining Documentation xiii
Cisco.com xiii Product Documentation DVD xiii Ordering Documentation xiv
Documentation Feedback xiv

CONTENTS

CHAPTER
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Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products xvi
Obtaining Technical Assistance xvi
Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website xvii Submitting a Service Request xvii Definitions of Service Request Severity xviii
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xix
1 Introducing the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine 1-1
Introduction 1-1
Software Functional Description 1-4
WAAS Software Description 1-4
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ACNS Software Description 1-5 WAFS Software Description 1-6
Hardware Features 1-6
Front Panel Control Buttons 1-7 LED Indicators 1-7 Input/Output Ports and Connectors 1-10
Ethernet Port Connector 1-11 Serial Port Connector 1-12 Video Port Connectors 1-13
Inline Network Adapter Description 1-14
Form and Function 1-14 Ports and LED Indicators 1-16 Inline Network Adapter Cabling Requirements 1-17 Installation Scenarios and Cabling Examples for Fast Ethernet
Connections 1-20
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2 Preparing to Install the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine 2-1
Safety Warnings 2-1
Safety Guidelines 2-4
General Precautions 2-4 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 2-6 Rack Installation Safety Guidelines 2-6
3 Installing the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine 3-1
Tools and Parts Required 3-2
Installing the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine 3-2
Installing the Chassis in a Two-Post Rack 3-3 Installing the Chassis in a Four-Post Rack 3-4 Installing the Chassis on a Tabletop 3-12
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Connecting Cables 3-13
Connecting Power and Booting the System 3-15
Checking the LEDs 3-15
Removing or Replacing a Cisco Wide Area Application Engine 3-15
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APPENDIX
4 Installing Hardware Options 4-1
Removing the Cover and Bezel 4-1
Installing Adapters 4-3
Installing DIMMs 4-6
Working with Hard Disk Drives 4-10
Installing SATA Hard Disk Drives 4-11 Installing an SAS Hard Disk Drive 4-13
Completing the Installation 4-15
A Technical Specifications A-1
Appliance Specifications A-1
Adapter Specifications A-4
B Troubleshooting the System Hardware B-1
Checking the Basics B-1
Checking Connections and Switches B-2
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C Maintaining the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine C-1
Maintaining Your Site Environment C-1
Temperature C-2 Humidity C-3 Altitude C-3 Dust and Particles C-3
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Corrosion C-4 Electrostatic Discharge C-4 Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference C-4 Magnetism C-5 Power Source Interruptions C-6
Using Power Protection Devices C-7
Surge Protectors C-7 Line Conditioners C-7 Uninterruptible Power Supplies C-7
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Preface

This preface describes the purpose of the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine 512 and 612 Hardware Installation Guide, who should read it, how it is organized, and
its document conventions.
This preface contains the following sections:
Purpose, page vii
Audience, page viii
Organization, page viii
Conventions, page ix

Purpose

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Related Documentation, page xi
Obtaining Documentation, page xiii
Documentation Feedback, page xiv
Cisco Product Security Overview, page xv
Obtaining Technical Assistance, page xvi
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information, page xix
This installation guide explains how to prepare your site for installation, how to install a WAE-512 and WAE-612 (WAE) in an equipment rack, and how to maintain and troubleshoot the system hardware. After completing the hardware
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Audience
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installation procedures covered in this guide, you will then use the appropriate companion publications to configure your system. (See the
Documentation” section on page xi.)
To use this installation guide, you should be familiar with internetworking equipment and cabling, and have a basic knowledge of electronic circuitry and wiring practices.
To complete the installation, including the software configuration for your WAE appliance and for the router with which it works in conjunction, you should be familiar with basic networking principles and router configuration, especially web page protocols.
“Related
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
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Organization

This guide includes the following chapters:
Chapter Title Description
Chapter 1 Introducing the Cisco Wide Area
Application Engine
Chapter 2 Preparing to Install the Cisco Wide
Area Application Engine
Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco Wide Area
Application Engine
Describes the physical properties of the WAE appliance and provides a functional overview of the different software-based device modes.
Describes safety considerations and gives an overview of the installation and procedures you should perform before the actual installation.
Describes installing the hardware and connecting the external network interface
cables.
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Chapter Title Description
Chapter 4 Installing Hardware Options Describes how to remove and replace the hard
disk drives, memory options, and adapters.
Appendix A Technical Specifications Describes the functional specifications for the
hardware models.
Appendix B Troubleshooting the System
Hardware
Appendix C Maintaining the Cisco Wide Area
Application Engine
Describes troubleshooting procedures for the hardware installation.
Contains the procedures for keeping your system in good condition.
Conventions
Command descriptions use the following conventions:
Convention Description
boldface font Commands and keywords are in boldface.
italic font Variables for which you supply values are in italics.
[ ] Elements in square brackets are optional.
{x | y | z} Alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated
by vertical bars.
[x | y | z] Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and
separated by vertical bars.
string A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks
around the string, or the string will include the quotation
marks.
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Screen examples use the following conventions:
Convention Description
screen font Terminal sessions and information the system displays are
in
screen font.
boldface screen
font
italic screen
font
^ The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control—for
< > Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are in angle
[ ] Default responses to system prompts are in square brackets.
!, # An exclamation point (!) or a pound sign (#) at the
Information you must enter is in boldface screen font.
Variables for which you supply values are in italic screen font.
example, the key combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the Control key while you press the D key.
brackets.
beginning of a line of code indicates a comment line.
Notes, cautionary statements, and safety warnings use these conventions:
Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to
materials not contained in this manual.
Caution Means reader be careful. You are capable of doing something that might result in
equipment damage or loss of data.
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Related Documentation

Warning
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Related Documentation
The WAE appliance supports three different software installations: Cisco Wide Area Application Services software (WAAS), Cisco Wide Area File System (WAFS) software and Cisco Application and Content Networking System (ACNS) software.
When WAAS software is installed, the WAE appliance can function as either a Central Manager or as an Application Acceleration Engine. When ACNS software is installed, the WAE appliance functions as a Content Engine or one of the other ACNS device modes (Content Router or Content Distribution Manager). When WAFS software is installed, the WAE appliance functions as a File Engine.
The Cisco WAAS software document set includes the following documents:
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Cisco WAAS Release Notes
Cisco WAAS Quick Installation Guide
Cisco WAAS User Guide
Cisco WAAS Command Reference
Cisco WAAS System Messages Guide
Cisco WAAS Logging Messages Guide
Cisco WAAS MIB Support Guide
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The WAFS software document set includes the following documents:
Release Notes for Cisco WAFS
Cisco WAFS 3.0 Quick Installation Guide
Cisco WAFS 3.0 Configuration Guide
Cisco WAFS 3.0 Command Reference
Cisco WAFS 3.0 User Guide
Cisco WAFS 3.0 Online Help
Cisco WAFS MIB Quick Reference
Cisco WAFS System Messages Reference
NIST Net Installation and Configuration Note
Cisco WAFS Benchmark Tool for Microsoft Office Applications Installation
and Configuration Note
The ACNS software document set includes the following documents:
Release Notes for Cisco ACNS Software
Cisco ACNS Software Upgrade and Maintenance Guide, Release 5.x
xii
Cisco ACNS Software Configuration Guide for Locally Managed
Deployments
Cisco ACNS Software Configuration Guide for Centrally Managed
Deployments
Cisco ACNS Software Command Reference
Cisco ACNS Software API Guide
The documentation for this product also includes the following hardware-related documents:
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Content
Networking Product Series
Installing the Cisco WAE Inline Network Adapter
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Obtaining Documentation

Cisco documentation and additional literature are available on Cisco.com. Cisco also provides several ways to obtain technical assistance and other technical resources. These sections explain how to obtain technical information from Cisco Systems.

Cisco.com

You can access the most current Cisco documentation at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
You can access the Cisco website at this URL:
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You can access international Cisco websites at this URL:
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Obtaining Documentation

Product Documentation DVD

Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in the Product Documentation DVD package, which may have shipped with your product. The Product Documentation DVD is updated regularly and may be more current than printed documentation.
The Product Documentation DVD is a comprehensive library of technical product documentation on portable media. The DVD enables you to access multiple versions of hardware and software installation, configuration, and command guides for Cisco products and to view technical documentation in HTML. With the DVD, you have access to the same documentation that is found on the Cisco website without being connected to the Internet. Certain products also have .pdf versions of the documentation available.
The Product Documentation DVD is available as a single unit or as a subscription. Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order a Product Documentation DVD (product number DOC-DOCDVD=) from the Ordering tool or Cisco Marketplace.
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Cisco Ordering tool:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/ordering/
Cisco Marketplace:
http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/

Ordering Documentation

Beginning June 30, 2005, registered Cisco.com users may order Cisco documentation at the Product Documentation Store in the Cisco Marketplace at this
URL:
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Cisco will continue to support documentation orders using the Ordering tool:
Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order
documentation from the Ordering
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Instructions for ordering documentation using the Ordering tool are at
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Nonregistered Cisco.com users can order documentation through a local
account representative by calling Cisco Systems Corporate Headquarters (California, USA) at 408 calling 1 800
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tool:
526-7208 or, elsewhere in North America, by
553-NETS (6387).
Documentation Feedback
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Cisco Product Security Overview

Cisco provides a free online Security Vulnerability Policy portal at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.ht ml
From this site, you can perform these tasks:
Report security vulnerabilities in Cisco products.
Obtain assistance with security incidents that involve Cisco products.
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Register to receive security information from Cisco.
A current list of security advisories and notices for Cisco products is available at this
URL:
http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt
If you prefer to see advisories and notices as they are updated in real time, you can access a Product Security Incident Response Team Really Simple Syndication (PSIRT RSS) feed from this
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_psirt_rss_feed.html
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Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products

Cisco is committed to delivering secure products. We test our products internally before we release them, and we strive to correct all vulnerabilities quickly. If you think that you might have identified a vulnerability in a Cisco product, contact PSIRT:
Emergencies — security-alert@cisco.com
An emergency is either a condition in which a system is under active attack or a condition for which a severe and urgent security vulnerability should be reported. All other conditions are considered nonemergencies.
Nonemergencies — psirt@cisco.com
In an emergency, you can also reach PSIRT by telephone:
1 877 228-7302
1 408 525-6532
Tip We encourage you to use Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) or a compatible product to
encrypt any sensitive information that you send to Cisco. PSIRT can work from encrypted information that is compatible with PGP versions
Never use a revoked or an expired encryption key. The correct public key to use in your correspondence with PSIRT is the one linked in the Contact Summary section of the Security Vulnerability Policy page at this
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2.x through 8.x.
URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.ht ml
The link on this page has the current PGP key ID in use.
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Cisco Technical Support provides 24-hour-a-day award-winning technical assistance. The Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website on Cisco.com features extensive online support resources. In addition, if you have a valid Cisco
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service contract, Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) engineers provide telephone support. If you do not have a valid Cisco service contract, contact your reseller.

Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website

The Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website provides online documents and tools for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. The website is available 24 hours a day, at this
http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Access to all tools on the Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website requires a Cisco.com user ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a user ID or password, you can register at this
http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do
Note Use the Cisco Product Identification (CPI) tool to locate your product serial
number before submitting a web or phone request for service. You can access the CPI tool from the Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website by clicking the Tools & Resources link under Documentation & Tools. Choose Cisco Product Identification Tool from the Alphabetical Index drop-down list, or click the Cisco Product Identification Tool link under Alerts & RMAs. The CPI tool offers three search options: by product ID or model name; by tree view; or for certain products, by copying and pasting show command output. Search results show an illustration of your product with the serial number label location highlighted. Locate the serial number label on your product and record the information before placing a service call.
URL:
URL:

Submitting a Service Request

Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is the fastest way to open S3 and S4 service requests. (S3 and S4 service requests are those in which your network is minimally impaired or for which you require product information.) After you describe your situation, the TAC Service Request Tool provides recommended
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solutions. If your issue is not resolved using the recommended resources, your service request is assigned to a Cisco engineer. The TAC Service Request Tool is located at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/servicerequest
For S1 or S2 service requests or if you do not have Internet access, contact the Cisco TAC by telephone. (S1 or S2 service requests are those in which your production network is down or severely degraded.) Cisco engineers are assigned immediately to S1 and S2 service requests to help keep your business operations running smoothly.
To open a service request by telephone, use one of the following numbers:
Asia-Pacific: +61 2 8446 7411 (Australia: 1 800 805 227) EMEA: +32 2 704 55 55 USA: 1 800 553-2447
For a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/contacts
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Definitions of Service Request Severity

To ensure that all service requests are reported in a standard format, Cisco has established severity definitions.
Severity 1 (S1)—Your network is “down,” or there is a critical impact to your business operations. You and Cisco will commit all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation.
Severity 2 (S2)—Operation of an existing network is severely degraded, or significant aspects of your business operation are negatively affected by inadequate performance of Cisco products. You and Cisco will commit full-time resources during normal business hours to resolve the situation.
Severity 3 (S3)—Operational performance of your network is impaired, but most business operations remain functional. You and Cisco will commit resources during normal business hours to restore service to satisfactory levels.
Severity 4 (S4)—You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. There is little or no effect on your business operations.
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Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various online and printed sources.
Cisco Marketplace provides a variety of Cisco books, reference guides,
documentation, and logo merchandise. Visit Cisco Marketplace, the company store, at this
http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/
Cisco Press publishes a wide range of general networking, training and
certification titles. Both new and experienced users will benefit from these publications. For current Cisco Press titles and other information, go to Cisco Press at this
http://www.ciscopress.com
Pack et magazine is the Cisco Systems technical user magazine for
maximizing Internet and networking investments. Each quarter, Packet delivers coverage of the latest industry trends, technology breakthroughs, and Cisco products and solutions, as well as network deployment and troubleshooting tips, configuration examples, customer case studies, certification and training information, and links to scores of in-depth online resources. You can access Packet magazine at this
URL:
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iQ Magazine is the quarterly publication from Cisco Systems designed to
help growing companies learn how they can use technology to increase revenue, streamline their business, and expand services. The publication identifies the challenges facing these companies and the technologies to help solve them, using real-world case studies and business strategies to help readers make sound technology investment decisions. You can access iQ Magazine at this URL:
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or view the digital edition at this URL:
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Internet Protocol Journal is a quarterly journal published by Cisco Systems
for engineering professionals involved in designing, developing, and operating public and private internets and intranets. You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this
http://www.cisco.com/ipj
Networking products offered by Cisco Systems, as well as customer support
services, can be obtained at this
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/index.html
Networking Professionals Connection is an interactive website for
networking professionals to share questions, suggestions, and information about networking products and technologies with Cisco experts and other networking professionals. Join a discussion at this
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World-class networking training is available from Cisco. You can view
current offerings at this
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Introduction

CHAPTER
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Introducing the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine

This chapter provides a basic functional overview of the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine 512 and 612 (WAE-512 and WAE-612), and describes the hardware, major components, and front and back panel indicators and controls.
This chapter contains the following sections:
Introduction, page 1-1
Software Functional Description, page 1-4
Hardware Features, page 1-6
The Wide Area Application Engines (WAE-512 and WAE-612) support three different software installations that provide a comprehensive set of services for the remote office: Cisco Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) software, Cisco Wide Area File System (WAFS) software and Cisco Application and Content Networking System (ACNS) software.
The following software releases support the WAE-512 and WAE-612 appliances:
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WAFS 3.0.7 and later
ACNS 5.4.3 and later
ACNS 5.5.1 and later
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When WAAS software is installed, the WAE appliance can function as either a Central Manager or as an Application Acceleration Engine. When ACNS software is installed, the WAE appliance functions as a Content Engine or one of the other ACNS device modes (Content Router or Content Distribution Manager). When WAFS software is installed, the WAE appliance functions as a File Engine.
Figure 1-1 shows the WAE-512 and Figure 1-2 shows the WAE-612.
Figure 1-1 WAE-512—Front View
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The WAE appliance has an integrated dual-port Ethernet controller, which supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-TX Ethernet using RJ-45 receptacles. Both Ethernet ports support autodetect speed mode and full-duplex operation, which enable simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the Ethernet
LAN.
WAE-512 and 612 models that are operating with ACNS software support an MPEG A/V decoder adapter. This adapter is user-replaceable and is installed in PCI-X slot 1 on the back panel.
Figure 1-3 shows the WAE rear view.
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Figure 1-3 WAE-512 and WAE-612 Back Panel
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
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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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Migrate application and file servers from branch offices into centrally
managed data centers.
Minimize unnecessary WAN bandwidth consumption through the use of
advanced compression algorithms.
Provide print services to branch office users. Cisco WAAS allows you to
configure a WAE as a print server so you do not need to deploy a dedicated system to fulfill print requests.
Improve application performance over the WAN by addressing the following
common issues:
Low data rates (constrained bandwidth)
Slow delivery of frames (high network latency)
Higher rates of packet loss (low reliability)

ACNS Software Description

With ACNS software installed, the WAE appliance functions as a Content Distribution Manager, Content Engine, or Content Router. The Content Distribution Manager provides a graphical user interface to manage registered Content Engines and Content Routers. The ACNS solution addresses the need to distribute and receive high-bandwidth, media-rich content across the Internet or an intranet without performance losses or content-delivery
ACNS software offers the following content-based services:
Software Functional Description
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Content caching and hosting
Proxy services
Content replication
Video streaming
In Content Engine mode, the WAE operates either as a component of an ACNS network or as a standalone content-caching device and is generally positioned on the WAN edge between your enterprise network and the
Note The WAE-612 supports device-mode configuration and can be configured with
Internet.
ACNS 5.x software to operate as a Content Engine, a Content Router, a Content Distribution Manager, or an IP/TV Program Manager. The WAE-512 operates as a Content Engine only.
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To deploy Cisco Content Engines with Cisco ACNS software within your existing network, your network must support Cisco Communication Protocol (WCCP). WCCP transparently redirects HTTP requests to a Content
Engine, and the Content Engine responds to those requests.

WAFS Software Description

With WAFS software installed, the WAE appliance functions as a File Engine. The File Engine is an Internet file delivery device that provides the following file-based services:
Segment-level file and metadata caching
Protocol-specific latency reduction
WAN transport-level optimization
Policy-based prepositioning
Global locking and coherency
Native end-to-end CIFS/NFS support
Web-based centralized control and management
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Branch file server replacement
Hardware Features
This section illustrates and describes the front and back panel controls, ports, and LED indicators on the WAE-512 and WAE-612. It contains the following topics:
Front Panel Control Buttons, page 1-7
LED Indicators, page 1-7
Input/Output Ports and Connectors, page 1-10
Inline Network Adapter Description, page 1-14
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Front Panel Control Buttons

Figure 1-4 shows the WAE front panel, and Table 1-1 describes the front panel
control buttons.
Figure 1-4 Front Panel Control Buttons
1 2
3
1 Power control button 2 Reset button
3 CD eject button
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Ta b l e 1-1 Front Panel Control Buttons
Item Description
Power control button Powers up the device. You might need to use a pen or the end of a
straightened paper clip to press the button.
Reset button Resets the device and runs the power-on self-test (POST). You might need
to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper clip to press the button.
Note This is a hardware reset button and does not restore the device to the
factory default software settings.
CD eject button Opens the CD drive tray.

LED Indicators

Figure 1-5 shows the location of front panel LEDs, and Tab l e 1-2 describes
their function.
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Figure 1-5 Front Panel LEDs
3
21 4
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1 Power on 2 Hard disk drive activity
3 System locator (not supported on
Content
Engine models)
5 CD-ROM drive activity
4 System error
Ta b l e 1-2 Front Panel LEDs
LED Color State Description
Power Green On Power is flowing to the device.
Flashing The device is in standby mode.
Hard disk drive
Green Flashing The associated hard disk drive is in use.
activity
System error Amber On A system error has occurred.
CD-ROM drive
Green On The CD-ROM drive is in use.
activity
Figure 1-6 shows the location of back panel LEDs, and Tabl e 1-3 describes
their function.
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Figure 1-6 Back Panel LEDs
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1 Ethernet 1 transmit receive activity 2 Ethernet 1 speed
3 Ethernet 2 transmit receive activity 4 Ethernet 2 speed
Ta b l e 1-3 Back Panel LEDs
Indicator Color State Description
Ethernet 1 transmit receive activity
Ethernet 1 speed Green On The speed of the Ethernet LAN is 1000BASE-TX.
Ethernet 2 transmit receive activity
Ethernet 2 speed Green On The speed of the Ethernet LAN is 1000BASE-TX.
Green On There is an active link connection on the
10/100/1000BASE-T interface for Ethernet port
Off The speed of the Ethernet LAN is
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX.
Green On There is an active link connection on the
10/100/1000BASE-T interface for Ethernet port
Off The speed of the Ethernet LAN is
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX.
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Input/Output Ports and Connectors

Your WAE appliance supports the following I/O connectors on the back of the device:
Ethernet connectors
Serial connector
Video and audio connectors (on optional adapter)
Warning
To avoid electric shock, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits to telephone-network voltage (TNV) circuits. LAN ports contain SELV circuits, and WAN ports contain TNV circuits. Some LAN and WAN ports both use RJ-45 connectors. Use caution when connecting cables.
Statement 1021
Figure 1-7 shows the location of the WAE back panel connectors and receptacles.
Figure 1-7 WAE-512 and WAE-612 Back Panel Connectors and Receptacles
1 2
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9
1 AC power receptacle 2 Mouse connector
3 Keyboard connector
5 Monitor connector
1
1
4 Serial port
6 Ethernet 2 port connector
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4 3
7
1
7 Ethernet 1 port connector 8 USB 1 port (not supported)
9 USB 2 port (not supported)
1. Not required for normal operation. Can be used for troubleshooting purposes.
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