Cisco ENCS 5406-W User manual

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Cisco ENCS 5400-W Series Quick Start Guide
WAAS Software Version 6.4.1x
August 7, 2018
Contents
This document provides an overview of the ENCS-W 5400 Series, and describes the procedures used to
install ENCS-W hardware, load software, and how to power up and configure the ENCS-W device. This
document contains the following sections:
•Cisco ENCS 5400-W Series
•ENCS 5400-W Models that Replace WAVE Devices
•Unpacking and Installing the ENCS 5400-W Device
•Powering Up and Initializing the ENCS 5400-W Device
•Configuring the ENCS 5400-W Device
•Upgrade/Downgrade Guidelines for ENCS 5400-W Devices
•Additional Cisco Documentation for the ENCS 5400-W Series
•Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Cisco ENCS 5400-W Series
This section contains the following topics:
•About the Cisco ENCS 5400-W Series
•vWAAS models supported on ENCS 5400-W
•Cisco NFVIS 3.7.1
•ENCS 5400-W Features and Specifications

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About the Cisco ENCS 5400-W Series
The Cisco Enterprise Network Compute System (ENCS) is an x86 hybrid platform for branch
deployment and for hosting WAAS applications. Each model is a high-performance unit that achieves
this goal by providing the infrastructure to deploy virtualized network functions while at the same time
acting as a server that addresses processing, workload, and storage challenges.
vWAAS models supported on ENCS 5400-W
•ENCS 5406-W—Supports vWAAS 200 and vWAAS-750.
•ENCS 5408-W—Supports vWAAS-1300.
•ENCS 5412-W—Supports vWAAS-2500 and vWAAS-6000-R.
Cisco NFVIS 3.7.1
Cisco NFVIS 3.7.1 contains the following specifications:
•Linux distribution CentOS—Version 7.3
•Kernel version—3.10.0-514.21.1.el7.x86_64
•Libvirt version—2.0.0
•OVS version—2.5.2
•QEMU version—1.5.3
Note ENCS 5400-W with Cisco NFVIS is designed as a simple, low-touch device for WAAS and vWAAS.
Therefore, the hypervisor is hidden, and there is no need to load other VNFs onto an ENCS-W device.
This is the case whether or not you use the CIMC console with an ENCS-W device.
ENCS 5400-W Features and Specifications
This section contains the following topics:
•Table 1 shows ENCS CPU, memory, and disk space needed to run Cisco NFVIS.
•Table 2 shows ENCS memory and disk requirements for vWAAS on ENCS with Akamai Connect,
by vWAAS model.
•Figure 1 shows two views of the Cisco ENCS 5400 Series hardware features. (For a more detailed
view of the front panel components, see Figure 6.)
•Table 3 shows specifications that apply to all three ENCS 5400 series models.
Table 1 ENCS 5400-W CPU, Memory, and Disk Space Requirements for Cisco NFVIS
ENCS 5400-W Model CPU Memory Disk Space
ENCS 5406-W 1 2 GB 10 GB
ENCS 5408-W 1 2 GB 10 GB
ENCS 5412-W 2 2 GB 10 GB

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Table 2 Memory and Disk Requirements for vWAAS on ENCS with Akamai Connect
Figure 1 Cisco ENCS 5400-W Series Hardware Features
Table 3 shows ENCS 5400-W specifications.
Note With the exception of the CPU capacity and the power supply unit, all other hardware features (standard,
replaceable and upgradable) are common across all models.
vWAAS model,
Number of ENCS Connections Memory Data Disk Akamai Cache
vWAAS-200,
200 ENCS connections 13 GB 160 GB 100 GB
vWAAS-750,
750 ENCS connections 13 GB 250 GB 250 GB
vWAAS-1300,
1300 ENCS connections 13 GB 300 GB 300 GB
vWAAS-2500,
2500 ENCS connections 28 GB 400 GB 350 GB
vWAAS-6000-R
6000 ENCS connections 28 GB 500 GB 350 GB

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Table 3 ENCS 5400 Series Features and Specifications
ENCS 5400
Feature/Specification Description
vWAAS models supported One of the following configurations:
•ENCS 5406-W supports vWAAS 200, vWAAS-750
•ENCS 5408-W supports vWAAS-1300
•ENCS 5412-W supports vWAAS-2500, vWAAS-6000-R
CPU One of the following specifications:
•ENCS 5406-W:
Intel Xeon Processor D-1528 (6-core, 1.9 GHz, and 9 MB cache)
This model does not support a PoE power supply.
•ENCS 5408-W:
Intel Xeon Processor D-1548 (8-core, 2.0 GHz, and 12 MB cache)
This model has the option of a power supply that provides PoE power.
•ENCS 5412-W
Intel Xeon Processor D-1557 (12-core, 1.5 GHz, and 18 MB cache)
This model has the option of a power supply that provides PoE power.
BIOS Version 2.4
Cisco NFVIS on KVM
hypervisor KVM hypervisor Version 3.10.0-327.el7.x86_64
CIMC Version 3.2.3
Network Controller Intel FTX710-AM2
WAN Ethernet port Intel i350 dual port
DIMM Two DDR4 dual in-line memory module (DIMM) slots, for ENCS models
with the following capacities:
•ENCS 5406-W—16 GB
•ENCS-5408-W—16 GB
•ENCS-5412-W—32 GB
Gigabit Ethernet ports Two GigabitEthernet ports—For each RJ45 port, there is a corresponding
fiber optic port. At a given time, you can use either the RJ45 connection
or the corresponding fiber optic port.
Management Controller Ethernet management port for Cisco Integrated Management Controller
(CIMC), which monitors the health of the entire system.
Storage •No RAID and 1 960 GB SSD
•RAID-1 and 2 SSDs (960 GB SSD)
Note If you need to add or remove RAID-1 for your system, see Adding
or Removing RAID-1 for ENCS 5400-W Series. Note that the
RAID-1 option is available for vWAAS for WAAS Version 6.4.1a
and later.
Offload Capabilities Optional crypto module to provide offload capabilities to optimize CPU
resources like VM-toVM traffic and to maintain open software support.

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ENCS 5400-W Models that Replace WAVE Devices
For further information, see the Cisco 5400 Enterprise Network Compute System Data Sheet.
ENCS 5400-W Models that Replace WAVE Devices
Cisco WAVE appliances have end-of-life (EOL) and end-of-sale dates (EOS), highlighted in the
End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco WAVE 294, 594, 694, 7541, 7571 and 8541.
Table 4 shows the ENCS 5400-W Series models that replace the EOS/EOL WAVE models, and the
supported vWAAS models for each ENCS 5400-W model.
Table 4 ENCS 5400 Series Models that Replace WAVE Devices
For how to replace a WAVE device with an ENCS 5400-W device, see Cisco vWAAS Bundled Image
Upgrade for ENCS 5400 Series, with RMA Process for Cisco EOS/EOL Devices.
Note If you need to add or remove RAID-1 for your system, see Adding or Removing RAID-1 for ENCS
5400-W Series. Note that the RAID-1 option is available for vWAAS for WAAS Version 6.4.1a and later.
Unpacking and Installing the ENCS 5400-W Device
This section contains the following topics:
•Unpacking the ENCS 5400-W Device
•Installing the ENCS 5400-W Device
Unpacking the ENCS 5400-W Device
Guidelines for unpacking the ENCS 5400-W device:
•The device, accessory kit, publications, and any optional units may be shipped in more than one
container. When you unpack the containers, check the packing list to ensure that you have received
all the items on the list.
•Only unpack the product when you are ready to install it. This will help prevent accidental damage.
•As shown in Figure 2, the serial number (SN), product ID (PID), version ID (VID), and Common
Language Equipment Identifier (CLEI) are printed on a label on the label tray located on the server
chassis or motherboard.
EOS/EOL WAVE model ENCS-W(WAASAppliance)
options to replace WAVE
models
Supported vWAAS
Models for ENCS 5400 Connection Size
WAVE-294 ENCS 5406-W vWAAS 200 200 connections
WAVE-594-8G ENCS 5406-W vWAAS-750 750 connections
WAVE-594-12G ENCS 5408-W vWAAS-1300 1300 connections
WAVE-694-16G ENCS 5412-W vWAAS-2500 2500 connections
WAVE-694-24G ENCS 5412-W vWAAS-6000-R 6000 connections

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Unpacking and Installing the ENCS 5400-W Device
Figure 2 Cisco ENCS 5400-W Series Label Tray
Installing the ENCS 5400-W Device
Before you begin:
•If it is not already installed, the DIMMs, M.2 storage module and RAID card must be installed
before rack-mounting or wall-mounting the chassis.
•We recommend that you install the power supply when you have the best access to the back panel
of the device; this could be before or after you mount the device.
To install the ENCS 5400-W device, follow these steps.
Step 1 You can rack-mount the chassis (Step 2) or wall-mount the chassis (Step 3).
Step 2 To rack-mount the chassis:
a. You can install the ENCS 5400-W in 19-inch (48.26-cm) racks. Use the standard brackets shipped
with the router for mounting the chassis in a 19-inch EIA rack.
You can mount the device in the following ways:
•Front mounting—Brackets attached at the front of the chassis with the front panel facing
forward (Figure 3).
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Figure 3 Bracket Installation for Front Mounting the ENCS 5400-W Device
•Back mounting—Brackets attached at the back of the chassis with the back panel facing forward
(Figure 4).
Figure 4 Bracket Installation for Back Mounting the ENCS-5400-W Device
•Center-front mounting—Brackets attached in the center front of the chassis with the front panel
facing forward.
•Center-back mounting—Brackets attached in the center back of the chassis with the back panel
facing forward.
b. Attach brackets to the chassis.
•Attach one mounting bracket to each side of the device. You will need four screws to attach each
bracket to the device—you will need eight screws in total to attach both the brackets to the
device.
•Use the screws provided along with the mounting kit to attach the screws to the device.
c. Mount the device in a rack:
•After you attach the brackets to the device, install the chassis on the rack.
•You will need two screws to attach each bracket to the rack—you will need four screws in total
to attach the device to the rack.
•The screws for attaching the device to the rack are not provided with the kit.
Tip The screw slots in the brackets are spaced to line up with every second pair of screw holes in the rack.
When the correct screw holes are used, the small threaded holes in the brackets line up with unused screw
holes in the rack. If the small holes do not line up with the rack holes, you must raise or lower the
brackets to the next rack hole.
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Step 3 To wall-mount the device:
a. As shown in Figure 5, attach the brackets to the device using the screws and plastic spacers provided
with the mounting kit. Use two screws and two plastic spaces should be used to attach each bracket
to the chassis.
b. Fix the router to the wall using the brackets that you attached to the device. The screws for attaching
the device to the wall are not provided with the kit. Depending on the type of wall (wood, brick,
stone etc), use appropriate screws to fix the device to the wall.
Note Route the cables so that they do not put a strain on the connectors or mounting hardware.
Figure 5 Bracket Installation for Wall Mounting the Cisco ENCS 5400-W
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Powering Up and Initializing the ENCS 5400-W Device
This section contains the following topics:
•About the ENCS 5400-W Front Panel
•Powering Up the ENCS 5400-W Device
•Initializing the ENCS 5400-W Device
About the ENCS 5400-W Front Panel
Figure 6 shows the ENCS 5400-W front panel and Table 5 describes each numbered component.
Figure 6 ENCS 5400-W Front Pane Detaill
Table 5 Components Shown in Figure 6, “ENCS-W Front Panel”
# Component Description
1Power on/off switch •The power supply provides AC power.
– The ENCS 5406-W supports only non-PoE (Power
over Ethernet) power, therefore the LAN ports of this
device cannot provide PoE.
– The ENCS 5408-W and 5412-W support both PoE
and non-PoE power supply options.
– If you want to upgrade from a non-PoE power supply
to a PoE power supply, you can do that by replacing
the power supply unit. The reverse is also possible
(replacing a PoEpower supply with a non-POE power
supply).
– The power supply can provide a total of 250 watts of
inline power across the 8 PoE capable ports in the
system; a maximum of 30 watts of PoE power per
port and 60 watts of UPoE power per port.
2Integrated LAN ports •Optional PoE support is available for ENCS 5408-W and
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Powering Up the ENCS 5400-W Device
To power up the ENCS 5400-W device, follow these steps.
Step 1 Attach the power cord to the power supply unit in the ENCS 5400-W device and then attach the other
end of the power cord to the grounded power outlet.
Step 2 Wait for approximately three minutes.
Step 3 Verify the power status of the system by looking at the system power status LED. The power status LED
blinks in amber color during initial boot up and in solid amber when the system reaches the standby
power mode.
3VGA connector •Connects a monitor to the device. It supports a display
resolution of up to 1600 x 1200 16bpp @ 60Hz.
4USB 3.0 port •To connect to a mouse, keyboard, or any other USB
device. Using a USB hub, you can connect more than one
USB device to this port.
Because this port is backward compatible, you can also
use an older version of USB devices on this port.
5Serial console port for CPU •Provides a connection to initially configure the main
system's CPU, including the NFVIS software that runs
there, using a traditional serial terminal. The terminal
should be configured for 9600 8-N-1.
6Ethernet management port for
CPU •Connects to the CPU in your device.
7Front panel Gigabit Ethernet
ports •A set of two dual ports.
For each RJ45 port, there is a corresponding fiber optic
port. At a given time, you can use either the RJ45
connection or the corresponding fiber optic port.
8LEDs for front panel Gigabit
Ethernet ports •There are four LEDs for the front panel: the first two LEDs are for the first set of ports and the last two LEDs
are for the second set of ports.
If both RJ45 and fiber optic ports are enabled when the
system boots, the fiber optic port is used and the RJ45 port
is disabled.
9Network Interface Module
(NIM) expansion slot •NIM is not used on ENCS 5400-W models (it is used on ENCS 5400 models).
10 Drive Bay 0 •Drive bay 0
11 Drive Bay 1 •Drive bay 1
12 Ethernet management port for
CIMC •CIMC is the component in the device that monitors the health of the entire system.
13 Serial console port for CIMC •Provides a connection to initially configure the main
system's CPU, including the NFVIS software that runs
there, using a traditional serial terminal. The terminal
should be configured for 9600 8-N-1.
# Component Description