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New Products: Cisco VPN 5000 Concentrator Series

New Products: Cisco VPN 5000 Concentrator Series

Product Overview

The Cisco VPN 5000 Concentrator Series enables service providers to easily deploy managed VPN services. The Cisco VPN 5000 Concentrators are purpose-built VPN concentrator platforms and associated VPN client software that incorporate the most advanced high-performance encryption and authentication techniques available. The Cisco VPN 5000 Concentrator Series is the most feature-rich carrier-class VPN product line on the market, with support for the most demanding multiplatform, multiprotocol environments.

Providers of Layer 2 private Intranet services such as Frame Relay can use the Cisco VPN 5000 Concentrator Series to increase profitability by creating VPNs that securely extend the reach of their customers` managed intranets and extranets to employees, partners, and customers around the globe. The Cisco VPN 5000 Concentrator Series is the industry`s first Layer 3 to Layer 2 VPN gateway, delivering a strong competitive advantage to service providers needing to integrate Layer 3 VPNs with their Layer 2 customer access networks. Users of intranet services reap cost savings and reduce administration overhead, while service providers gain new revenue streams through additional value-added services.

By anchoring private Intranet access services with Cisco VPN 5000 Concentrators, service providers can offer a full range of connectivity options from any point on the globe. The Cisco VPN 5000 client, provided with the Cisco VPN 5000 Concentrators at no additional cost, supports IPsec-based VPN connections over standard dialup, ISDN, DSL, and cable modems. This enables service providers to offer secure intranet and extranet services globally by extending their off-network reach via the Internet.

The Cisco VPN 5000 Concentrator Series includes three models to support a wide range of managed VPN deployments. The Cisco VPN 5001 is a fixed-configuration VPN concentrator with support for up to 1500 VPN tunnels and designed for deployment at the customer premise. The Cisco VPN 5000 series modular platforms are available in two-slot and eight-slot versions to meet your scalability requirements and are designed for deployment at service provider facilities or on customer premises. The two-slot Cisco VPN 5002 scales up to 10,000 simultaneous remote access or site-to-site VPN tunnels. The eight-slot Cisco VPN 5008 scales up to 40,000 simultaneous remote access or site-to-site VPN tunnels.

The modular design of the Cisco VPN 5002 and 5008 Concentrators allow service providers to scale their service offerings via hot-swappable encryption service processor (ESP) cards. Each ESP card supports up to 5000 simultaneous VPN connections, features a central RISC processor with dedicated engines for encryption acceleration and key generation functions, and an I/O interface. Dynamic load balancing ensures that all processors are leveraged and optimized, resulting in wire-speed throughput. Three mix-and-match ESP cards allow providers to optimize the Cisco VPN 5000 installation to their specific network designs. Current available ESP interface options include 10/100-Mbps Fast Ethernet, DS3, and (HSSI) approved.

Key Features and Benefits

Table 18-2: Features and Benefits for Cisco VPN 5000 Series

Feature

Benefit

Supports site-to-site tunnels transporting IP, IPX, AppleTalk and Spanning Tree Bridging

Only VPN product enable multiple sites to interconnect using all these protocols. Enables seamless site-to-site connectivity in most any networking environment

Clients for Windows 95, 98, 98 Second Edition, NT 4.0 (SP3-SP6), MacOS, Sun SPARC Solaris, and Linux

Broadest client platform support in the industry, enabling users to access their VPN with most any workstation platform

Scalability (remote access or site-to-site VPNs):

Cisco VPN 5001: up to 1,500

Cisco VPN 5002: up to 10,000

Cisco VPN 5008: up to 40,000

Hardware acceleration and advanced architecture enable most scalable IPsec VPN solution in the industry

Throughout (MD5 3DES):

Cisco VPN 5001: greater than 40 Mbps

Cisco VPN 5002: up tp 190 Mbps

Cisco VPN 5008: up tp 760 Mbps

Best in class performance enables remote offices to grow without replacing the VPN Concentrator. Enables simultaneous remote access and site-to-site VPNs without sacrificing performance.

Incorporates advanced encryption and key generation/management processors

Delivers superior encryption performance

Client can be preconfigured and customized including help tab content, graphics, and icons

Only product that enables this level of customization and branding of the VPN client. Minimizes help desk costs by providing contact information, tips, update information etc. within the help tab


The Cisco VPN 5000 Concentrator creates IPsec-compliant tunnel connections using the Internet Key Exchange (IKE) protocol with MD5 digital signature or Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) authentication and various IPsec ESP encryption methods, including DES and 3DES.

Cisco VPN 5000 client software is available for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT (4.0 SP3 and later), Power Macintosh, Intel-based Linux, and Sun SPARC Solaris workstations. An unlimited-use license for all versions of the client software is included with each Cisco VPN 5000 Concentrator system. All Windows clients support both IP and IPX protocols and provide full-featured Microsoft networking support, including browsing, domain logins and redirection for both DNS and WINS.

The Cisco VPN 5000 client software is user-installable featuring a radically simple user interface that is user-transparent in operation. Cisco VPN 5000 clients will communicate over Point to Point Protocol (PPP) links (including dialup and ISDN) and over Internet-attached Ethernet connections (including DSL and cable modem). Under administration control, the clients can be set to distinguish between tunneled and nontunneled traffic, allowing simultaneous access to the corporate network and to Internet resources.

The Cisco VPN 5000 Concentrator includes directory support for client logins using RADIUS, SecurID, Axent Defender, and X.509 digital certificates. RADIUS accounting is also supported. Service provider administrators can create multiuser groups with their own IP or IPX filter lists allowing fine-grained control that is based on the customer`s internal security policies.

The Cisco VPN 5000 Concentrators can be managed via a built-in command-line interface (CLI) using a directly connected terminal or a Telnet session or via the Cisco VPN 5000 Manager Windows-based GUI management software. SNMP MIB II support is provided for gets and traps.

Specifications

Hardware
Table 18-3: Common Specifications for Cisco VPN 5000 Series

Description

Specification

Core VPN Features

Tunneling protocol: IPsec

Key management: IKE

Authentication: IPsec ESP or AH using MD5 digital signature or SHA

Encryption: IPsec ESP using DES or 3DES

Operational configurations: Direct attach to Frame Relay-capable switch (Cisco 5002and 5008 only) or switched and routed 10/100 Ethernet

Compliant with RFCs: 2401-2410

Remote Access Support

VPN remote access protocols: IP-in-IP for all clients; IPX-in-IP for Windows clients (compliant with RFCs 1701 and 1702)

Clients platforms Included: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT (4.0 SP3 and later), Power Macintosh (System 7.6 and later), Intel-based Linux, and Sun SPARC Solaris platforms

Advanced client features: Multiple user entries; server address entry by host name; DNS and WINS redirection for all Windows client versions (configurable at server); logging and packet statistics available from client; backup server configurable; Novell Client 32 compatible; NAT transparency mode

Client connection support: PPP over dialup or ISDN; direct connect Ethernet including DSL and cable modem

Client authentication support: Internally configured; RADIUS; SecurID, Accent Defender, X.509 digital certificates

Client access filters: Full set of IP and IPX filters by group

Advanced server features: Busy server automatically redirects client connections to next available server; IP address pools per VPN group; split-DNS support for separation of private and public DNS during VPN sessions

Site-to-Site Support

VPN site-to-site protocols: IP-in-IP; IPX-in-IP; AppleTalk-in-IP; Bridging-in-IP (Spanning Tree or simple learning), compliant with RFCs 1701 and 1702

Site-to-site VPN routing protocols: Static routes, RIP, RIP2 and OSPF

Filtering for site-to-site operation: Full set of IP, IPX and AppleTalk filters; bridge filters by protocol

Management

Cisco VPN 5000 Manager: Windows GUI management (no additional charge)

Command line management: Telnet, console, and out-of-band support

SNMP management: MIB II support for gets and traps

Accounting/logging: RADIUS accounting; Syslog

LDAP used for X.509 CRLs


Table 18-4: Technical Specifications for Cisco VPN 5001

Description

Specification

Ethernet Ports

2 10/100BaseT autosensing

Can use single 10/100 interface if desired

Console/AUX Ports

RS-232C DB-25 female connector

Clock Type: Async

Speed: 9.6 kbps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

Processor

StrongARM RISC (166 MHz)

Hardware-Based Encryption and Key Management

Dual DES/3DES Encryption Processors

Key generation/manipulation processor

Memory

64 MB SDRAM

2 MB Flash ROM

Cabling

RS-232C console cable included


Table 18-5: Power Requirements for Cisco VPN 5001

Description

Specification

Power

Class-2 wall-mount transformer with universal power supply and country-specific cable; 35W max (119 BTU)


Table 18-6: Physical and Environmental Specifications for Cisco VPN 5001

Description

Specification

Dimensions (H x W x D)

1.8 x 12.1 x 15 in. (4.57 x 30.73 x 38.1 cm)

Weight

3.25 lbs. (1.48 kg)

Temperature

32 to 115°F (0 to 45°C)

Humidity

Up to 95% relative humidity (noncondensing) at 104°F (40°C)


Table 18-7: Technical Specifications for Cisco VPN 5002 and 5008

Description

Cisco VPN 5002 Specification

Cisco VPN 5008 Specification

ESP Card Specifications

Simultaneous VPN tunnels supported: 5000 per card: 10,000 maximum

Console/AUX ports: 1 RS-232C DB-25 female connector per card

Clock type: Async; speed: 9.6 kbps

Processor: 1 StrongARM RISC (233 MHz) per card

Encryption coprocessor: 2 builtin DES/3DES per card

Math coprocessor: 1 per card

Processor-to-processor communication: Full-duplex 1.0 Gb serial channel

Memory: 128 MB SDRAM and 4 MB Flash ROM per card

Simultaneous VPN tunnels supported: 5000 per card: 40,000 maximum

Console/AUX ports: 1 RS-232C DB-25 female connector per card

Clock type: Async; speed: 9.6 kbps

Processor: 1 StrongARM RISC (233 MHz) per card

Encryption coprocessor: 2 builtin DES/3DES per card

Math coprocessor: 1 per card

Processor-to-processor communication: Full-duplex 1.0 Gb serial channel

Memory: 128 MB SDRAM and 4 MB Flash ROM per card

DS3 Network Interface

Electrical: DSX-3 per ANSI T1.404

Line build out: 0 to 100 feet or 100 to 900 feet

Line code: B3ZS

Line rate: 44.736 Mbps

Frame format: Per ANSI T1.107 (C-Bit Parity); supports FEAC channel

Alarm signaling: Yellow alarm sent on detection of red alarm; idle signal available as test signal

Connectors: (2) 75ohm BNC coaxial (female)

Electrical: DSX-3 per ANSI T1.404

Line build out: 0 to 100 feet or 100 to 900 feet

Line code: B3ZS

Line rate: 44.736 Mbps

Frame format: Per ANSI T1.107 (C-Bit Parity); supports FEAC channel

Alarm signaling: Yellow alarm sent on detection of red alarm; idle signal available as test signal

Connectors: (2) 75ohm BNC coaxial (female)

HSSI Network Interface

HSSI DCE port

Electrical: High-speed serial interface per TIA/EIA 612-1993 and TIA/EIA 613-1993

Data rates: 1.5 to 52 Mbps

Connector: 50-pin SCSI-II (female)

Impedance: 110 ohms (shielded twisted-pair)

Compatible with: Larscom, ADC Kentrox, Adtran, and other T3 DSUs

HSSI DCE port

Electrical: High-speed serial interface per TIA/EIA 612-1993 and TIA/EIA 613-1993

Data rates: 1.5 to 52 Mbps

Connector: 50-pin SCSI-II (female)

Impedance: 110 ohms (shielded twisted-pair)

Compatible with: Larscom, ADC Kentrox, Adtran, and other T3 DSUs

Ethernet Interface

10/100BaseTx autosensing

10/100BaseTx autosensing

Cabling

RS-232C data/console cable included

RS-232C data/console cable included


Table 18-8: Power Requirements for Cisco VPN 5002 and 5008

Description

Cisco VPN 5002 Specification

Cisco VPN 5008 Specification

AC Power Supply

AC Power Supply:

90 to 135/180 to 265 VAC switch select; 47 to 63 Hz;

3A@115 VAC; 1.5A@230VAC

Hot-swappable AC Power Supply:

400 + 400W hot-swappable redundant 90 to 135/180 to 265VAC switch select; 47-63 Hz;

8A@115 VAC; 3A@230 VAC

DC Power Supply

DC power supply: -48VDC

Hot-swappable DC power supply: -48VDC


Table 18-9: Physical and Environmental Specifications for Cisco VPN 5002 and 5008

Description

Cisco VPN 5002 Specification

Cisco VPN 5008 Specification

Dimensions

6.25 x 17.5 x 16.25 in (15.9 x 44.5 x 41.3 cm)

22.3 x 17.1 x 16.0 in. (56.6 x 43.4 x 40.6 cm)

Weight

24.5 lbs. (11.12 kg) Rack-mountable

Cisco VPN 5008: 110 lbs. (49.9 kg)

Temperature

32 to 115°F (0 to 45°C)

32 to 115°F (0 to 45°C)

Humidity

Up to 95% relative humidity (noncondensing) at 104°F (40°C)

Up to 95% relative humidity (noncondensing) at 104°F (40°C)


Software

Cisco VPN 5000 Manager: Windows GUI management (no additional charge)

Ordering Information

Product and Part Numbers Table 18-10: Part Numbers for the Cisco VPN 5000 Series
Part DescriptionPart Number
Cisco VPN 5000 Concentrator
Cisco VPN 5001 Concentrator, 2 10/100 Ethernet and SW CVPN5001-2E/FE
Cisco VPN 5002 Concentrator 2 Slot Chassis Software AC Power CVPN5002-AC
Cisco VPN 5002 Concentrator 2 Slot Chassis Software DC Power CVPN5002-DC
Cisco VPN 5008 Concentrator 8 Slot Chassis, Dual AC Power CVPN5008-AC
Cisco VPN 5000 Encryption Service Processor (ESP)
CVPN5000 Encryption Service Processor, DS3 and 3DES ESP-DS3-3DES
CVPN5000 Encryption Service Processor, DS3 and 3DES Spare ESP-DS3-3DES=
CVPN5000 Encryption Service Processor, HSSI and 3DES ESP-HSSI-3DES
CVPN5000 Encryption Service Processor, HSSI and 3DES Spare ESP-HSSI-3DES=
CVPN5000 Encryption Service Processor 10/100 and 3DES ESP-FE-3DES
CVPN5000 Encryption Service Processor 10/100 and 3DES Spare ESP-FE-3DES=
Cisco VPN 5000 Series Power Supply Spares and Options
CVPN5008 AC Power Supply, Spare PWR-CVPN5008-AC=
Cisco VPN 5000 Series Software Spares and Options
Cisco VPN 5000 Concentrator System Software CVPN5000-SW

Documentation

For online documentation on the Cisco VPN 5000 Series, visit

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/aggr/vpn5000/index.htm

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