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Front Panel Control Buttons1-7
LED Indicators1-7
Input/Output Ports and Connectors1-10
Ethernet Port Connector1-11
Serial Port Connector1-12
Video Port Connectors1-13
Inline Network Adapter Description1-14
Form and Function1-14
Ports and LED Indicators1-16
Inline Network Adapter Cabling Requirements1-17
Installation Scenarios and Cabling Examples for Fast Ethernet
Connections1-20
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CHAPTER
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2Preparing to Install the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine2-1
Safety Warnings2-1
Safety Guidelines2-4
General Precautions2-4
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge2-6
Rack Installation Safety Guidelines2-6
3Installing the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine3-1
Tools and Parts Required3-2
Installing the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine3-2
Installing the Chassis in a Two-Post Rack3-3
Installing the Chassis in a Four-Post Rack3-4
Installing the Chassis on a Tabletop3-12
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Connecting Cables3-13
Connecting Power and Booting the System3-15
Checking the LEDs3-15
Removing or Replacing a Cisco Wide Area Application Engine3-15
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APPENDIX
4Installing Hardware Options4-1
Removing the Cover and Bezel4-1
Installing Adapters4-3
Installing DIMMs4-6
Working with Hard Disk Drives4-10
Installing SATA Hard Disk Drives4-11
Installing an SAS Hard Disk Drive4-13
Completing the Installation4-15
ATechnical SpecificationsA-1
Appliance SpecificationsA-1
Adapter SpecificationsA-4
BTroubleshooting the System HardwareB-1
Checking the BasicsB-1
Checking Connections and SwitchesB-2
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Maintaining Your Site EnvironmentC-1
TemperatureC-2
HumidityC-3
AltitudeC-3
Dust and ParticlesC-3
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CorrosionC-4
Electrostatic DischargeC-4
Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency InterferenceC-4
MagnetismC-5
Power Source InterruptionsC-6
Using Power Protection DevicesC-7
Surge ProtectorsC-7
Line ConditionersC-7
Uninterruptible Power SuppliesC-7
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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
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•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
Preface
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:
ChapterTitleDescription
Chapter 1Introducing the Cisco Wide Area
Application Engine
Chapter 2Preparing to Install the Cisco Wide
Area Application Engine
Chapter 3Installing 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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ChapterTitleDescription
Chapter 4Installing Hardware OptionsDescribes how to remove and replace the hard
disk drives, memory options, and adapters.
Appendix ATechnical SpecificationsDescribes the functional specifications for the
hardware models.
Appendix BTroubleshooting the System
Hardware
Appendix CMaintaining 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:
ConventionDescription
boldface fontCommands and keywords are in boldface.
italic fontVariables 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.
stringA 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 fontTerminal 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:
NoteMeans reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to
materials not contained in this manual.
CautionMeans 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
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•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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section of the Security Vulnerability Policy page at this
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2.x through 8.x.
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The link on this page has the current PGP key ID in use.
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assistance. The Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website on Cisco.com
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telephone support. If you do not have a valid Cisco service contract, contact your
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CPI tool from the Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website by clicking
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the Cisco Product Identification Tool link under Alerts & RMAs. The CPI tool
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certain products, by copying and pasting show command output. Search results
show an illustration of your product with the serial number label location
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information before placing a service call.
URL:
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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:
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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:
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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
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Severity 2 (S2)—Operation of an existing network is severely degraded, or
significant aspects of your business operation are negatively affected by
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resources during normal business hours to resolve the situation.
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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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Introduction
CHAPTER
1
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 1-1WAE-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 1-3WAE-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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•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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•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
NoteThe 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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IOS software and the Web Cache
•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 1-4Front Panel Control Buttons
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3
1Power control button2 Reset button
3CD eject button
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Ta b l e 1-1Front Panel Control Buttons
ItemDescription
Power control buttonPowers up the device. You might need to use a pen or the end of a
straightened paper clip to press the button.
Reset buttonResets 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.
NoteThis is a hardware reset button and does not restore the device to the
factory default software settings.
CD eject buttonOpens 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 1-5Front Panel LEDs
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1Power on 2Hard disk drive activity
3System locator (not supported on
Content
Engine models)
5CD-ROM drive activity
4System error
Ta b l e 1-2Front Panel LEDs
LEDColorStateDescription
PowerGreenOnPower is flowing to the device.
FlashingThe device is in standby mode.
Hard disk drive
GreenFlashingThe associated hard disk drive is in use.
activity
System errorAmberOnA system error has occurred.
CD-ROM drive
GreenOnThe 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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Ethernet 1 speedGreenOnThe speed of the Ethernet LAN is 1000BASE-TX.
Ethernet 2 transmit
receive activity
Ethernet 2 speed GreenOnThe speed of the Ethernet LAN is 1000BASE-TX.
GreenOnThere is an active link connection on the
10/100/1000BASE-T interface for Ethernet port
OffThe speed of the Ethernet LAN is
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX.
GreenOnThere is an active link connection on the
10/100/1000BASE-T interface for Ethernet port
OffThe 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 1-7WAE-512 and WAE-612 Back Panel Connectors and Receptacles
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1AC power receptacle2Mouse connector
3Keyboard connector
5Monitor connector
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1
4Serial port
6Ethernet 2 port connector
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7
1
7Ethernet 1 port connector8 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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