Data Sheet Cisco 2600/3600/3700 Series Content Engine Modules Intelligent Caching and Content Delivery Services for Cisco Routers ® Cisco 2600/3600/3700 Series content Further, the content engine modules engine modules offer the industry’s only interoperate with all routers running ® router-integrated content-delivery system. Cisco IOS Software, and important Combining intelligent caching, content Cisco IOS Software features such as IP routing, and management with robust Multicast and Web Cache Communication branch-office routing conserves WAN Protocol (WCCP), while supporting a bandwidth for important branch IP services common command-line interface (CLI). such as voice over IP (VoIP) and network The Cisco 2600/3600/3700 Series content security, while simplifying configuration, engine modules (Figure 1) fit into a single deployment, and operation. Cisco network module slot on the Cisco 2600 and Application and Content Networking 3600 series multiservice platforms and the System (ACNS) Software combines the Cisco 3700 Series multiservice access technologies of demand-pull caching and routers. Available configurations are a pre-positioning for accelerated delivery of 40-GB hard disk, 80-GB hard disk, or Small Web applications, objects, files, and Computer System Interface (SCSI) streaming media. Running Cisco ACNS controller. The content engine module with Software, the Cisco 2600/3600/3700 Series a SCSI controller has no disk drive onboard content engine modules enable Cisco and requires an external disk array. customers to extend the value of their branch routers to deliver strategic new Accelerating User Productivity application services—with no performance with the Cisco ACNS Solution degradation—such as: The Cisco ACNS solution is an important • Web-application acceleration (including component of the Cisco Full Service software distribution) Branch, featuring intelligent • Secure Web-content access management application-enabling network services and • Business video adaptable “how-to” blueprints, addressing • Point-of-sale video and Web kiosks voice and video, network security, Web-application acceleration, Internet Figure 1 mobility, and connectivity services. These Cisco 2600/3600/3700 Series Content Engine Module network-integrated, intelligent services allow organizations to boost productivity and customer satisfaction while lowering operational and capital expenses. Cisco Systems, Inc. All contents are Copyright © 1992–2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Important Notices and Privacy Statement. Page 1 of 8 The primary benefits of the Cisco ACNS solution include: • Intelligent content services at the edge of the network – Web-application acceleration with advanced Web-content serving – Software and file distribution with optimized content distribution – Proxy caching with secure Web-content access management – Business video and retail kiosks with comprehensive streaming-media support • Scalable content acquisition and distribution • Superior content and network management and rich APIs Integrating Content Networking and Branch-Office Routing By offering integrated content delivery and branch-office routing, Cisco Systems® reduces the complexity of value-added services, while optimizing WAN bandwidth and reducing operational costs. The complete solution, featuring ACNS software and content engine network modules, makes it easy for organizations to start with a simple service, such as content acceleration or WAN cost reduction, and then add e-learning or corporate communications and other more advanced services. Organizations can take a phased approach, starting small and then scaling to higher capacity and availability. They can quickly deploy their business-critical Web applications with ease of management while preserving their infrastructure investment. The integration of the Cisco 2600/3600/3700 Series Content Engine Module into the branch-office router provides a number of important customer benefits, including the following: • Physical space savings—The content engine module uses a single network module slot in a Cisco 2600, 3600, or 3700 series router. • Simple power and cable management—The content engine module takes advantage of the router’s power options, including DC power and redundant power. • Common management interface—The content engine module can be configured and managed from the Cisco IOS Software CLI. • Choice of network interfaces for maximum flexibility—You can use the internal Fast Ethernet to the router backplane for maximum integration, or use the external Fast Ethernet to a LAN switch for maximum performance. • Separate processor for the content engine module maximizes availability—A service interruption on the content engine module does not affect services on the router. • Lower operational costs—The content engine module is covered under Cisco maintenance service for the router. This minimizes operational costs for the network. Hardware Architecture The Cisco ACNS Software runs in a separate processor on the Cisco 2600/3600/3700 Series Content Engine Module. The Cisco ACNS Software communicates to the Cisco IOS Software in the router through the internal Fast Ethernet interface, and the internal Cisco ACNS console (Figure 2). The Cisco IOS Software can establish a console session on the Cisco ACNS console via the service-module content-engine /0 session command. Content engine status is available with the Cisco IOS Software service-module content-engine /0 status command. Cisco Systems, Inc. All contents are Copyright © 1992–2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Important Notices and Privacy Statement. Page 2 of 8 Interface Figure 2 Architecture of the Integrated Content Engine Module and Router Router Console Memory Router CPU (Cisco IOS) Flash Router PCI Bus Fast Ethernet UART Network Module Console NM Content CPU Fast Ethernet 1 (ACNS) Disk Flash Memory Content Engine Fast Ethernet 0 Module Important Features of Cisco ACNS Software Version 5.1 The Cisco 2600/3600/3700 Series content engine modules use the same Cisco ACNS Software Version 5.1 that is supported on the Cisco 500 Series content engines. For detailed specifications, see the Cisco ACNS Software v5.1 Data Sheet. Cisco 2600/3600/3700 Series Content Engine Module Product Summary Table 1 lists the part numbers and descriptions for the Cisco 2600/3600/3700 Series content engine modules. Table 1 Network Modules Part Number Description NM-CE-BP-40G-K9(=) Content engine module, basic performance, 40-GB Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) hard disk NM-CE-BP-80G-K9(=) Content engine module, basic performance, 80-GB IDE hard disk; supported in Cisco ACNS Software v5.1 and later NM-CE-BP-SCSI(=) Content engine module, basic performance, SCSI controller (requires external SCSI disk array Cisco Systems, Inc. All contents are Copyright © 1992–2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Important Notices and Privacy Statement. Page 3 of 8 Table 2 lists the hardware options and spare parts for the Cisco 2600/3600/3700 Series content engine modules. Table 2 Hardware Options and Spares Part Number Description EM-CE-40G= Expansion module, 40-GB IDE, field upgrade EM-CE-80G= Expansion module, 80-GB IDE, field upgrade EM-CE-SCSI= Expansion module, SCSI controller, field upgrade MEM-CE-256U512D 512 MB DRAM factory upgrade for NM-CE-BP (Not required on 80-GB version; 512 MB is the factory default) MEM-CE-256D= 256 MB DRAM field upgrade MEM-256CF-5.1-K9= 256 MB Compact Flash with Cisco ACNS Software v5.1 recovery image Table 3 lists the software options and licenses for the Cisco 2600/3600/3700 Series content engine modules. Table 3 Software Options and Licenses Part Number Description SF-ACNS-5.1-K9 Cisco ACNS Software v5.1 AK-ACNS-5.1-K9= Cisco ACNS v5.1 accessory kit, spare SF-NM-RCPS(=) RealNewtorks RealSystem 9 combined proxy and server for Cisco NM-CE-BP SF-WMS-56(=) Microsoft Windows Media server—56 Mbps SF-CE-510-TL-5.0(=) Multicast client replication software for CE-510 and NM-CE-BP versions SF-SMF12 SmartFilter software 12-month subscription for Cisco ACNS Software v5.1 (Pricing option depends on number of users) SF-SMF24 SmartFilter software 24-month subscription for Cisco ACNS Software v5.1 (Pricing option depends on number of users) SF-SMF36 SmartFilter software 36-month subscription for Cisco ACNS Software v5.1 (Pricing option depends on number of users) SF-WEB12 Websense Enterprise Master Database 12-month subscription (pricing option per 100 users) SF-WEB24 Websense Enterprise Master Database 24-month subscription (pricing option per 100 users) SF-WEB36 Websense Enterprise Master Database 36-month subscription (pricing option per 100 users) SF-WP112 Websense Premium Group I 12-month subscription (pricing option per 100 users) SF-WP124 Websense Premium Group I 24-month subscription (pricing option per 100 users) SF-WP136 Websense Premium Group I 36-month subscription (pricing option per 100 users) SF-WP212 Websense Premium Group I 12-month subscription (pricing option per 100 users) SF-WP224 Websense Premium Group II 24-month subscription (pricing option per 100 users) Cisco Systems, Inc. All contents are Copyright © 1992–2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Important Notices and Privacy Statement. Page 4 of 8 Table 3 Software Options and Licenses (Continued) Part Number Description SF-WP236 Websense Premium Group II 36-month subscription (pricing option per 100 users) SF-WP312 Websense Premium Group III 12-month subscription (pricing option per 100 users) SF-WP324 Websense Premium Group III 24-month subscription (pricing option per 100 users) SF-WP336 Websense Premium Group III 36-month subscription (pricing option per 100 users) Table 4 lists the routers that support the Cisco 2600/3600/3700 Series content engine modules. There is no limit on the number of content engine modules in a router. Table 4 Cisco Routers Supporting Cisco 2600/3600/3700 Series Content Engine Modules Support for Cisco 2600/3600/3700 Cisco Router Series Content Engine Module Cisco 2600 Series Yes Cisco 2600XM Series multiservice platforms Yes Cisco 2691 Multiservice Platform Yes Cisco 3620 Multiservice Platform No Cisco 3631 Central Office Access Router No Cisco 3640, Cisco 3640A multiservice platforms Yes Cisco 3660 Multiservice Platform Yes Cisco 3725 Multiservice Access Router Yes Cisco 3745 Multiservice Access Router Yes Cisco IOS Software Support The Cisco 2600/3600/3700 Series content engine modules support Cisco IOS Software Release 12.2(13)T and later. Performance Cisco 2600/3600/3700 content engine modules have ample performance to deliver accelerated content to end users. Cisco Systems, Inc. All contents are Copyright © 1992–2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Important Notices and Privacy Statement. Page 5 of 8 HTTP Caching Performance HTTP caching performance (Table 5) is measured using the Polygraph test tool (http://www.web-polygraph.org) and the Polymix-4 workload. Table 5 HTTP Caching Performance Feature Transactions Per Second Throughput Mbps HTTP proxy cache 200 11.7 HTTP transparent cache 150 8.2 HTTP transparent cache with Secure Computing SmartFilter 140 7.8 software Streaming Video Performance The streaming media benchmark tests each use a single short video stream transmitted to all users. This is a best-case performance scenario where the entire video clip is buffered in RAM. Real-world applications tend to use longer video streams, and multiple users watch different video streams. Cisco recommends that customers perform their own testing with parameters that reflect their actual usage. Windows Media Technologies Stream Serving The Cisco 2600/3600/3700 Series content engine modules deliver a maximum of 28 Mbps of Windows Media Technologies (WMT) video streams (Table 6). Individual stream rates and number of users have little effect on overall throughput. Table 6 Windows Media Technologies Streaming Performance Individual Stream Rate Number of Simultaneous Viewers Throughput Mbps 100 Kbps 269 26.9 256 Kbps 109 27.9 800 Kbps 35 28.0 RealSystem Proxy Stream Serving The RealSystem Proxy uses WCCP redirection and acts as a proxy to the origin server to serve up cached content in RealSystem streaming media format (Table 7). This configuration cannot take advantage of pre-positioned content. Table 7 Real Proxy Serving Video On Demand Individual Stream Rate Number of Simultaneous Viewers Throughput Mbps 100 Kbps 200 20 256 Kbps 60 15.4 800 Kbps 20 16 Cisco Systems, Inc. All contents are Copyright © 1992–2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Important Notices and Privacy Statement. Page 6 of 8 RealSystem Server Subscriber The RealSystem Server Subscriber allows the content engine to serve RealSystem streaming media content directly to the users (Table 8). This allows for the pre-positioning of content in the content engine. Table 8 Real Server Subscriber Video-On-Demand Streaming Individual Stream Rate Number of Simultaneous Viewers Throughput Mbps 100 Kbps 520 52 256 Kbps 200 51.2 800 Kbps 60 48 Table 9 lists the hardware specifications for the Cisco 2600/3600/3700 Series content engine modules. Table 9 Hardware Specifications Feature Specifications Network sizing Small branch offices Hardware Features Processor 500 MHz Intel Mobile Pentium III Default synchronous 256 MB (512 MB for 80-GB version) dynamic RAM (SDRAM) Maximum SDRAM 512 MB Internal disk storage NM-CE-BP-SCSI-K9 has none NM-CE-BP-20G-K has 20-GB IDE NM-CE-BP-40G-K9 has 40-GB IDE NM-CE-BP-80G-K9 has 80G-IDE External disk storage NM-CE-BP-SCSI has external SCSI disk arrays (such as HP DS2100). External disk arrays are not supported on NM-CE-BP-20G-K9, NM-CE-BP-40G-K9, and NM-CE-BP-80G-K9 Network interfaces One internal 10/100 Mbps Ethernet to router backplane, plus one external 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Flash memory 16 MB internal memory plus optional external Compact Flash memory Physical Specifications Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.55 x 7.10 x 7.2 inches (3.9 x 18.0 x 18.3 centimeters) Weight 1.5 lbs maximum (0.7 kg maximum) Operating humidity 5% to 95% noncondensing Operational temperature 41 to 104 F (5 to 40 C) Non-operating temperature –40 to 185 F (–40 to 85 C) Operational altitude 0–10,000 feet (0–3000 meters) Cisco Systems, Inc. All contents are Copyright © 1992–2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Important Notices and Privacy Statement. 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