Description

Cisco vEdge-1000 Branch Platform Intelligent WAN Connectivity for Branch Offices

The Cisco vEdge-1000 represents a revolutionary approach to branch office networking, delivering comprehensive software defined WAN capabilities, intelligent routing features, and cloud ready connectivity specifically designed for small to medium branch offices in Dubai that require reliable, high performance WAN connectivity capable of supporting modern business applications and cloud based services. This sophisticated branch SDWAN platform provides the foundation for implementing efficient WAN networks that can adapt to changing business requirements while maintaining the performance and security levels essential for competitive advantage in Dubai’s distributed business landscape.

In Dubai’s rapidly expanding business environment, where organizations are implementing increasingly sophisticated branch networking strategies to support remote workforce initiatives, cloud migration projects, and digital transformation requirements, the vEdge-1000 provides an ideal solution for implementing enterprise grade SDWAN capabilities that can deliver exceptional performance and reliability while maintaining the operational efficiency required for cost effective branch office operations. The router’s software defined architecture enables organizations to implement centralized WAN management strategies that can span multiple locations and support diverse connectivity scenarios.

The vEdge-1000 incorporates Cisco’s proven SDWAN technologies, including comprehensive support for intelligent path selection, advanced security capabilities, and integration with Cisco’s SDWAN management ecosystem that enable organizations to implement sophisticated WAN strategies that can dramatically improve application performance, enhance operational efficiency, and provide the foundation for digital transformation initiatives that are essential for maintaining competitive advantage in Dubai’s competitive business environment.

Software Defined Architecture and Intelligent Routing

The Cisco vEdge-1000’s software defined architecture represents a fundamental advancement in branch office networking, providing organizations with unprecedented flexibility and intelligence capabilities that can adapt to changing network conditions and application requirements without requiring complex manual configuration or ongoing maintenance procedures. The router’s intelligent routing capabilities enable organizations to implement WAN strategies that can automatically optimize traffic flows based on application requirements, network conditions, and business policies while maintaining consistent performance and reliability.

The platform’s support for multiple WAN connectivity options enables organizations to implement diverse connectivity strategies that can leverage broadband internet, MPLS circuits, LTE connections, and other transport technologies while maintaining consistent application performance and user experience. The vEdge-1000’s transport independence provides the flexibility needed to support cost effective WAN strategies that can adapt to local connectivity options and business requirements while maintaining enterprise grade performance and reliability.

Advanced traffic engineering capabilities built into the vEdge-1000 enable organizations to implement sophisticated WAN optimization strategies that can automatically route traffic over optimal paths based on realtime network conditions, application requirements, and business policies. The router’s traffic engineering features include support for dynamic path selection, load balancing, and failover capabilities that can ensure optimal WAN performance while providing protection against connectivity failures and performance degradation.

The vEdge-1000’s integration with Cisco’s SDWAN fabric ensures compatibility with centralized management and orchestration platforms, providing organizations with clear visibility and control over distributed WAN infrastructure while maintaining consistent policies and performance standards across multiple branch locations. This fabric integration is particularly valuable for organizations that must maintain consistent WAN performance while adapting to changing business requirements and technology innovations.

Cloud Ready Connectivity and Application Optimization in Abu Dhabi

Cloud connectivity represents a critical requirement for modern branch office networking, and the Cisco vEdge-1000 addresses this challenge through comprehensive cloud optimization capabilities that can improve application performance and user experience while reducing WAN bandwidth requirements and operational costs. The router’s cloud optimization features include support for local internet breakout, cloud application acceleration, and intelligent traffic steering that can ensure optimal performance for cloud based applications and services.

The platform’s support for secure direct internet access enables branch offices in Abu Dhabi to implement local internet breakout strategies that can improve cloud application performance while reducing traffic on expensive MPLS circuits and centralized internet connections. The vEdge-1000’s secure internet access capabilities include integrated security features, policy enforcement, and threat protection that can provide comprehensive security while enabling efficient cloud connectivity.

Advanced application recognition and optimization capabilities built into the vEdge-1000 enable organizations to implement sophisticated application performance strategies that can automatically identify and optimize traffic for different types of applications and services. The router’s application optimization features include support for quality of service (QoS) policies, traffic shaping, and application aware routing that can ensure optimal performance for business critical applications while maintaining efficient utilization of available WAN bandwidth.

The vEdge-1000’s support for cloud service provider integration enables organizations to implement direct connectivity to major cloud platforms and services while maintaining optimal performance and security characteristics. The router’s cloud integration capabilities include support for AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and other major cloud providers that can enable efficient hybrid cloud strategies and application deployment models.

Centralized Management and Operational Efficiency

The Cisco vEdge-1000 incorporates comprehensive management capabilities that enable organizations to implement efficient WAN operations while reducing the complexity and expertise required for managing distributed branch office infrastructure. The router’s integration with Cisco’s vManage platform provides centralized management and orchestration capabilities that can significantly simplify the administration of distributed SDWAN networks while ensuring consistent configuration and policy enforcement across multiple locations.

Automated provisioning and configuration capabilities built into the vEdge-1000 enable organizations to deploy and configure branch office networking quickly and consistently without requiring specialized expertise or extensive manual configuration procedures. This automation capability is particularly valuable for organizations that must deploy networking infrastructure across multiple branch locations while maintaining consistent performance and security standards across diverse business environments.

The platform’s support for zero touch provisioning enables organizations to implement branch office deployments that can be completed by nontechnical personnel while maintaining enterprise grade configuration and security standards. The vEdge-1000’s zero touch capabilities include support for automatic device discovery, configuration download, and policy enforcement that can dramatically reduce deployment time and complexity while ensuring consistent implementation across multiple locations.

The vEdge-1000’s comprehensive monitoring and analytics capabilities enable organizations to gain detailed insights into WAN performance, application usage, and user behavior patterns that can be used to optimize WAN configurations and prevent potential issues before they impact business operations. The router’s analytics capabilities enable proactive management strategies that can improve operational efficiency while reducing the risk of service disruptions and user productivity impacts.

Advanced Security and Policy Enforcement

Security represents a fundamental requirement for branch office networking, and the Cisco vEdge-1000 addresses this challenge through comprehensive security capabilities that can protect branch networks and business data against various cyber threats while maintaining the performance levels required for efficient business operations. The router’s integrated security features include advanced firewall capabilities, intrusion prevention, and secure connectivity options that can provide multiple layers of protection against various attack types.

The platform’s support for secure overlay networking enables organizations to implement encrypted connectivity between branch offices and data centers while maintaining optimal performance and reliability characteristics. The vEdge-1000’s overlay networking capabilities include support for IPsec encryption, secure tunneling, and authentication mechanisms that can ensure secure connectivity across public internet connections and other untrusted networks.

Advanced threat protection capabilities built into the vEdge-1000 enable organizations to identify and respond to sophisticated cyber attacks that traditional security technologies cannot address, including advanced persistent threats, malware infections, and data exfiltration attempts. The router’s threat protection features include support for intrusion detection and prevention, URL filtering, and integration with external security management platforms that can provide comprehensive protection against various attack types.

The vEdge-1000’s support for segmentation and micro segmentation capabilities enables organizations to implement sophisticated network security strategies that can isolate different types of traffic and user communities while maintaining optimal performance and connectivity. The router’s segmentation capabilities include support for VPN services, traffic isolation, and policy based routing that can ensure appropriate security controls while supporting diverse business requirements and user communities.

Performance Optimization and Quality of Service

The Cisco vEdge-1000’s performance optimization capabilities enable organizations to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of their WAN investments while ensuring that WAN resources are utilized optimally for different types of applications and user requirements. The router’s support for advanced traffic management and quality of service (QoS) capabilities ensures that critical applications receive the WAN resources they need while maintaining optimal utilization of available bandwidth across multiple transport connections.

The platform’s support for application aware routing enables organizations to implement WAN strategies that can automatically route different types of traffic over optimal paths based on application requirements, network conditions, and business policies. The vEdge-1000’s application aware capabilities include support for realtime application identification, dynamic path selection, and performance monitoring that can ensure optimal application performance while maintaining efficient utilization of available WAN resources.

Advanced bandwidth management capabilities built into the vEdge-1000 enable organizations to implement sophisticated traffic engineering strategies that can optimize bandwidth utilization while ensuring that critical applications receive appropriate priority and resources. The router’s bandwidth management features include support for traffic shaping, rate limiting, and congestion management that can prevent network congestion and ensure consistent application performance across diverse traffic types and user communities.

The vEdge-1000’s support for WAN optimization features enables organizations to improve application performance and reduce bandwidth requirements through various optimization techniques, including data deduplication, compression, and caching. These optimization capabilities are essential for organizations that must support band width intensive applications while maintaining cost effective WAN operations and ensuring optimal user experience across distributed branch locations.

Specifications:

• Form Factor: 1U rackmountable appliance
• Processor: Multicore ARM processor
• Memory: 4 GB RAM, 8 GB eMMC storage
• WAN Interfaces: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet WAN ports
• LAN Interfaces: 4 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports
• Console Port: RJ45 console port, USB console port
• Management: vManage, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF
• Throughput: Up to 100 Mbps encrypted, 150 Mbps unencrypted
• VPN Tunnels: Up to 4 IPsec tunnels
• Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, static routing
• Security: Integrated firewall, IPsec VPN, URL filtering
• QoS: Application aware QoS, traffic shaping
• High Availability: WAN link redundancy, automatic failover
• Power: External power adapter (12V DC, 24W)
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
• Humidity: 10% to 85% noncondensing
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 200mm x 175mm x 44mm
• Weight: 1.2 kg
• Certifications: FCC, CE, IC, UL
• Warranty: Limited 1year hardware warranty