WAN Optimizatoin-steelhead Appliance Deployment

Part 1:cabling (straight through VS Crossover)

The primary interface is typically used for managemnt purposes, datastore synchronization (if possible), and for Server-sid E Out-of-path configuratoins. (Straight-through cable to switch)

The LAN and WAN interfaces is purely l1/l2. No IP addresses can be assigned. Instead, a logical L3 interface is created (In-path interface). When connecting to a router, host, or firewall, a crossover cable needs to be used. When connecting to a switch, a straight-through cable have to be used.

The Steelhead appliance supports Auto-mdix (Medium Dependent interface crossover), however when using the wrong C Ables you run the risk of breaking the connection between the components of the Steelhead appliances placed in-between, espec Ially in bypass. These auto-mdix.

For a virtual In-path deployment the WAN interface needs to be connected. The LAN interface does not need to be connected and would be shut down automatically as soon as the virtual In-path option IS-enabled in the Steelhead appliances configuration.

For Server-side Out-of-path deployments only the primary interface needs to be connected.

(config) #configuration jump-start

Part 2:datastore Synchronization

Part 4:deployment Options (In-path, SSOP, Virtual Inpath & Hybrid)

Part 5:licensing

Part 6:sizing

Part 7:troubleshooting

Part 8:upgrade Paths

WAN Optimizatoin-steelhead Appliance Deployment