The Cisco® Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) Network Module for the Cisco integrated services routers (ISR) is a powerful application acceleration and WAN optimization solution that accelerates the performance of any TCP-based application delivered across a WAN. Cisco WAAS allows customers to consolidate costly branch servers and storage into data centers and deploy new applications centrally while still offering near-LAN performance for remote users. Cisco WAAS offers the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) for branch office and data center deployments, ease of integration through network transparency, reliable voice and data interoperability, and maximized overall security.
Product Overview
Cisco WAAS accelerates application delivery to branch offices and solves the following IT challenges:
• Overcoming poor application performance over the WAN
• Consolidating branch office IT infrastructure into data centers while ensuring near-LAN application performance over the WAN
• Controlling continuous growth in bandwidth requirements
• Improving data protection, backup, and replication for remote offices and between data centers
By accelerating the performance of any TCP-based application over the WAN, Cisco WAAS offers the following benefits:
• Cost savings through consolidation of branch office infrastructure in data centers
• Increased employee productivity by providing near-LAN performance for all enterprise applications
• Improved data protection and regulatory compliance by eliminating the need for less secure tape-based backup at remote offices
In addition to the benefits of WAN optimization described above, Cisco WAAS provides the lowest TCO solution, transparently preserves all existing network services, helps ensure reliable voice deployments, and uniquely interoperates with Cisco firewalls to secure accelerated traffic. For additional information about Cisco WAAS, please visit http://www.cisco.com/go/waas.
Product Line
The Cisco WAAS Network Module belongs to the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine (WAE) product line of network modules (NME-WAE) and appliances that host the Cisco WAAS Software. Addressing varying customer needs based on branch size, bandwidth availability, and usage patterns, the Cisco WAE product line is designed to scale to very large enterprisewide deployments. The Cisco WAE appliances are deployed symmetrically as edge devices at branches and as core devices at the data center, as shown in Figure 1. For more details about the Cisco WAE appliances, please refer to the Cisco WAE Appliance data sheet. Offered in multiple configurations to address the needs of enterprise branch offices, the Cisco WAAS Network Modules are designed for deployment as edge devices.
Figure 1. Cisco WAAS Deployment Architecture
Cisco WAAS Software License Options
Cisco WAAS Software is licensed at two levels of feature capability for deployment on the Cisco WAAS Network Module:
• Transport license: The Cisco WAAS Transport license provides the WAN optimization features of Cisco WAAS, including Data Redundancy Elimination (DRE), Lempel-Ziv (LZ) compression, and Transport Flow Optimizations (TFO), optimizing application delivery to the branch office.
• Enterprise license: The Cisco WAAS Enterprise license provides Cisco WAAS Transport license functions plus application-specific accelerations such as Common Internet File System (CIFS) services and print services, disk encryption and TCP Flow Agent for NetQoS integration to facilitate application acceleration, WAN optimization, and IT consolidation.
Product Line Positioning
The Cisco WAAS Network Modules (Figure 2) are offered in three fixed configurations, as described in Table 1.
• The Cisco NME-WAE-302 is the entry-level offering, which supports basic WAN optimization features for small branches where bandwidth constraints affect application performance.
• The Cisco NME-WAE-502 product offers WAAS edge functions, allowing enterprises to consolidate branch infrastructure, accelerate applications, optimize the WAN, and improve backups.
• The Cisco NME-WAE-522 offers greater scale and the highest investment protection for up to medium-sized enterprise branches.
Table 1. Cisco WAAS Network Module Product Line Positioning
Platform
Hardware
Positioning
Cisco NME-WAE-302
• 512-MB RAM
• 80-GB hard disk drive (HDD)
• Supported on Cisco 2800 and 3800 Series ISR
• Low-cost, entry-level platform for use with Cisco WAAS Transport license for basic WAN optimization features; Cisco WAAS Enterprise license not supported
• Edge deployments at small branch offices
Cisco NME-WAE-502
• 1-GB RAM
• 120-GB HDD
• Supported on Cisco 2800 and 3800 Series ISR
• Cisco WAAS Transport and Enterprise licenses supported for edge deployment supporting application acceleration, WAN optimization, and server consolidation
• Edge deployments at small and medium-sized branch offices
Cisco NME-WAE-522
• 2-GB RAM
• 160-GB HDD
• Supported on 3800 Series ISR
• Cisco WAAS Transport and Enterprise licenses supported for edge deployment supporting application acceleration, WAN optimization, and server consolidation
• Edge deployments at up to medium-sized branch offices
Figure 2. Cisco WAAS Network Module
Product Specifications
Table 2 gives product specifications.
Table 2. Cisco WAAS Network Module Specifications
Cisco NME-WAE-302-K9
Cisco NME-WAE-502-K9
Cisco NME-WAE-522-K9
RAM
512 MB
1 GB
2 GB
Hard Disk
80 GB
120 GB
160 GB
Router Platforms
Cisco 2811, 2821, 2851, 3825, and 3845 routers
Cisco 2811, 2821, 2851, 3825, and 3845 routers
Cisco 3825 and 3845 routers
Cisco IOS® Software (on Router)
Cisco IOS Software Release 12.4(9)T or later
Cisco IOS Software Release 12.4(9)T or later
Cisco IOS Software Release 12.4(15)T or later
Cisco WAAS License Options
Cisco WAAS Transport license
• Cisco WAAS Transport license
• Cisco WAAS Enterprise license
• Cisco WAAS Transport license
• Cisco WAAS Enterprise license
Cisco WAAS Software
Cisco WAAS 4.0.3 or later
Cisco WAAS 4.0.3 or later
Cisco WAAS 4.0.13 or later
Internal Network interfaces
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to router backplane
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to router backplane
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to router backplane
External Network Interfaces
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Flash Memory
64-MB Compact Flash memory
64-MB Compact Flash memory
64-MB Compact Flash memory
Physical Characteristics
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.55 x 7.10 x 7.2 in. (3.9 x 18.0 x 18.3 cm)
• Weight: 1.5 lb (0.7 kg) maximum
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.55 x 7.10 x 7.2 in. (3.9 x 18.0 x 18.3 cm)
• Weight: 1.5 lb (0.7 kg) maximum
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.55 x 7.10 x 7.2 in. (3.9 x 18.0 x 18.3 cm)
• Weight: 1.5 lb (0.7 kg) maximum
Operating Environment
• Operating temperature: 41 to 104°F (5 to 40°C)
• Nonoperating and storage temperature: -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C)
• Operating humidity: 5 to 85% (noncondensing)
• Operating altitude: -197 to 6000 ft (-60 to 1800m)
• Operating temperature: 41 to 104°F (5 to 40°C)
• Nonoperating and storage temperature: -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C)
• Operating humidity: 5 to 85% (noncondensing)
• Operating altitude: -197 to 6000 ft (-60 to 1800m)
• Operating temperature: 41 to 104°F (5 to 40°C)
• Nonoperating and storage temperature: -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C)
• Operating humidity: 5 to 85% (noncondensing)
• Operating altitude: -197 to 6000 ft (-60 to 1800m)
Safety
• UL 60950-1, Safety of Information Technology Equipment-Safety-Part 1: General Requirements (USA); plastic materials that are exposed to the end user shall meet the requirements of fire enclosure (UL94V-1) as defined in UL 60950
• CSA 60950-1, Second Edition, Safety of Information Technology Equipment-Safety-Part 1: General Requirements (Canada)
• IEC 60950-1, Second Edition, Safety of Information Technology Equipment-Safety-Part 1: General Requirements, including all national deviations as specified in the current CB Bulletin
• EN 60950-1, Second Edition, Safety of Information Technology Equipment-Safety-Part 1: General Requirements (European Union) incorporating all Deviations, as applicable
• GB 4943-95, Safety of Information Technology Equipment (Including Electrical Business Equipment) (standard for China, equivalent to IEC 60950)
• AS/NZS 60950.1 Information technology equipment, Safety Part 1: General requirements (Australia)
• UL 60950-1, Safety of Information Technology Equipment-Safety-Part 1: General Requirements (USA); plastic materials that are exposed to the end user shall meet the requirements of fire enclosure (UL94V-1) as defined in UL 60950
• CSA 60950-1, Second Edition, Safety of Information Technology Equipment-Safety-Part 1: General Requirements (Canada)
• IEC 60950-1, Second Edition, Safety of Information Technology Equipment-Safety-Part 1: General Requirements, including all national deviations as specified in the current CB Bulletin
• EN 60950-1, Second Edition, Safety of Information Technology Equipment-Safety-Part 1: General Requirements (European Union) incorporating all Deviations, as applicable
• GB 4943-95, Safety of Information Technology Equipment (Including Electrical Business Equipment) (standard for China, equivalent to IEC 60950)
• AS/NZS 60950.1 Information technology equipment, Safety Part 1: General requirements (Australia)
• UL 60950-1, Safety of Information Technology Equipment-Safety-Part 1: General Requirements (USA); plastic materials that are exposed to the end user shall meet the requirements of fire enclosure (UL94V-1) as defined in UL 60950
• CSA 60950-1, Second Edition, Safety of Information Technology Equipment-Safety-Part 1: General Requirements (Canada)
• IEC 60950-1, Second Edition, Safety of Information Technology Equipment-Safety-Part 1: General Requirements, including all national deviations as specified in the current CB Bulletin
• EN 60950-1, Second Edition, Safety of Information Technology Equipment-Safety-Part 1: General Requirements (European Union) incorporating all Deviations, as applicable
• GB 4943-95, Safety of Information Technology Equipment (Including Electrical Business Equipment) (standard for China, equivalent to IEC 60950)
• AS/NZS 60950.1 Information technology equipment, Safety Part 1: General requirements (Australia)
EMC
• Emission:
• 47 CFR Part 15 Class A
• CISPR22 Class A
• EN300386 Class A
• EN55022 Class A
• EN61000-3-2
• EN61000-3-3
• SD/EMI (India)
• KN22 (Korea)
• VCCI Class I
• AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class A
• Immunity:
• CISPR24
• EN300386
• EN50082-1
• EN55024
• SD/EMI (India)
• KN22 (Korea)
• EN61000-6-1
• Emission:
• 47 CFR Part 15 Class A
• CISPR22 Class A
• EN300386 Class A
• EN55022 Class A
• EN61000-3-2
• EN61000-3-3
• SD/EMI (India)
• KN22 (Korea)
• VCCI Class I
• AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class A
• Immunity:
• CISPR24
• EN300386
• EN50082-1
• EN55024
• SD/EMI (India)
• KN22 (Korea)
• EN61000-6-1
• Emission:
• 47 CFR Part 15 Class A
• CISPR22 Class A
• EN300386 Class A
• EN55022 Class A
• EN61000-3-2
• EN61000-3-3
• SD/EMI (India)
• KN22 (Korea)
• VCCI Class I
• AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class A
• Immunity:
• CISPR24
• EN300386
• EN50082-1
• EN55024
• SD/EMI (India)
• KN22 (Korea)
• EN61000-6-1
Ordering Information
To order the Cisco WAE appliance hardware, please refer to the Cisco WAE Appliance data sheet. Table 3 lists Cisco WAAS Network Module hardware part numbers and related Cisco WAAS Software options.
Table 3. Part Numbers for Cisco WAAS Network Modules and Software
Product Part Number
Product Description
NME-WAE-302-K9
Cisco WAAS Network Module for Cisco 2800 and 3800 Series Integrated Services Routers, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB HDD, Only WAAS Transport supported
NME-WAE-302-K9
Cisco WAAS Network Module for Cisco 2800 and 3800 Series Integrated Services Routers, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB HDD (spare), Only WAAS Transport supported
NME-WAE-502-K9
Cisco WAAS Network Module for Cisco 2800 and 3800 Series ISR, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB HDD. WAAS Transport and WAAS Enterprise supported
NME-WAE-502-K9
Cisco WAAS Network Module for Cisco 2800 and 3800 Series ISR, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB HDD (Spare). WAAS Transport and WAAS Enterprise supported
Cisco WAAS Enterprise license for 1 NME-WAE-502-K9
WAAS-ENT-NM
Cisco WAAS Enterprise license for 1 NME-WAE-502-K9
WCCP Support
Web Cache Communications Protocol (WCCP) is a free software feature in Cisco IOS Software that runs on Cisco routers, including the Cisco 1800, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3700, 3800, and 7000 Series, and Cisco switches such as the Cisco Catalyst® 4500, 4900, and 6500 Series.
Service and Support
Cisco offers a wide range of services programs to accelerate customer success. These innovative services programs are delivered through a unique combination of people, processes, tools, and partners, resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction. Cisco services help you protect your network investment, optimize network operations, and prepare your network for new applications to extend network intelligence and the power of your business. For more information about Cisco Services, refer to Cisco Technical Support Services or Cisco Advanced Services.
For More Information
For more information about Cisco WAAS and Cisco WAE solutions, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/waas or contact your local Cisco account representative.
For more information about Cisco integrated services routers, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/isr or contact your local Cisco account representative.
