F5 WANJet 500, Руководство по платформе

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Introducing the WANJet 500 Platform
Platform Guide: WANJet
®
500 1 - 1
Overview of the WANJet 500 platform
F5
®
Networks WANJet
®
500 platform is an appliance that delivers
LAN-like application performance over the WAN. The WANJet 500
accelerates applications including file transfer, email, client-server
applications, data replication, and others, resulting in predictable, fast
performance for all WAN users.
The WANJet 500 platform features fault tolerance and scalability for over
20,000 optimized connections. You can incorporate the WANJet 500
seamlessly across all wide-area networks including dedicated links, IP
VPNs, frame relay, and satellite connections. The WANJet 500 platform is
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliant, and meets RoHS
guidelines regarding lead-free electronic equipment.
For detailed hardware specifications on the WANJet 500, see WANJet 500
platform specifications , on page 6-1.
The WANJet 500 delivers excellent application performance and reduces IT
expenses. Operating at Layer 5 of the OSI reference model, the WANJet
500 has full application knowledge and network awareness. The WANJet
appliance integrates key performance technologies, including Transparent
Data Reduction™, adaptive TCP optimization, site-to-site encryption, and
quality of service, that are applied to application streams.
Figure 1.1 shows the WANJet 500 platform. For details on configuring and
maintaining the WANJet 500, see the
WANJet
®
Appliance Administrator
Guide .
Figure 1.1 Front view of the WANJet 500 platform