Cisco 5000 Enterprise Network Compute System Data Sheet
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The Cisco® 5000 Enterprise Network Compute System is a compute appliance family designed for a virtualized, Software-Defined Branch (SD-Branch) network architecture. The system offers service flexibility, performance, and lower total cost of ownership for the next-generation branch office.
The Cisco 5000 Enterprise Network Compute System (ENCS) is a line of compute appliances designed for the Cisco SD-Branch and Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization (ENFV) solution. It delivers a new standard of software-defined flexibility and performance, and offers a low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). The 5000 ENCS is a hybrid platform that combines the best attributes of a traditional router and a traditional server and offers the same functionality with a smaller infrastructure footprint. Offered with the Cisco Integrated Services Virtual Router (ISRv) and NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) as the hosting layer, the platform offers a complete solution for a simplified deployment. It also accelerates some functions in hardware such as inter-VM traffic flows, IP Security (IPsec) crypto, and RAID for storage. Built-in lights-out management is also supported with Cisco Integrated Management Controller on certain models.
Figure 1 shows the Cisco 5000 Enterprise Network Compute System family. The Cisco 5400 ENCS (bottom) consists of three models: the 5412, 5408, and 5406.
Cisco 5000 Enterprise Network Compute System Family
Cisco SD-Branch delivers a fully functional virtualized solution for network and application services. The main building blocks of the solution include:
● An orchestration environment to allow easy automation of the deployment of virtualized network services, consisting of multiple Virtualized Network Functions (VNF)
● The VNFs, which provide the desired network functionality, or even non-networking software applications, required at a deployment location
● The NFV Infrastructure Software platform to facilitate the deployment and operation of VNFs and hardware components
● x86-based compute resources, such as the Enterprise Network Compute System, to provide the CPU, memory, and storage required to deploy and operate VNFs and run applications
Figure 2 shows the main components of Cisco’s Enterprise NFV solution.
SD-Branch Building Blocks
For more information on the Cisco SD-Branch solution, visit: https://www.cisco.com/go/sd-branch.
Support for Cisco Catalyst Software-Defined WAN (Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN)
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN capability can be enabled on 5400. Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN offers an entirely new way to manage and operate your WAN infrastructure. Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN is a cloud delivered architecture that offers secure, flexible and rich services with the following key benefits:
● Better user experience: The ability to deploy applications in minutes, on any platform, with a consistent user experience. Deliver predictable performance for applications residing in the data center or in the cloud.
● Greater agility: Faster, easier deployment and operation of your WAN, and get faster performance using less bandwidth. Add new revenue generating services in minutes not months.
● Advanced threat protection: Securely connect your users to applications in minutes and protect your data from the WAN edge to the cloud. Secure segmentation for critical assets and multi-layer, robust security that encrypts all data.
With this integration, the Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN software provides Catalyst SD-WAN capability on
● The broadest range of WAN interfaces
● Rich services and app policies
● Strong price/performance economics across the WAN Edge portfolio
And for customers, the Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN software enables important steps towards IBN for WAN, i.e.
a. Centralized management and operational simplicity
b. Secure connectivity on the hybrid WAN
c. Optimized access to SaaS and Public Cloud
d. Predictable Application Quality of Experience with policy-based automation
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN integrated security
In order to efficiently connect to multiple cloud infrastructures many enterprise customers want to build a Catalyst SD-WAN infrastructure that uses Direct Internet Access (DIA). This can save costs and reduce complexity by reducing WAN traffic backhauled to your data centers; however, connecting branches directly to the internet without the right security controls exposes your network to threats and vulnerabilities.
With Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN and the ENCS 5000 series platforms, you have integrated security built-right-in for branch DIA security with these integrated security capabilities:
● Application aware enterprise firewall
● Intrusion prevention
● DNS layer enforcement (Umbrella)
● URL Filtering
And with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN security integration you will reduce complexity by having a single management interface (Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager) for both the network and security.
For more info on Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN and Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager see: https://www.cisco.com/go/sd-wan.
Unified access security and multi-factor authentication
Zero trust security model, allows secure connections to all applications (whether on premises or in the cloud) based on the trust worthiness of users and devices.
Cisco DNA SD-WAN and Routing licenses
There are two Cisco DNA SD-WAN and Routing licenses available:
● Cisco DNA Essentials (Subscription) + Network Essentials (Perpetual)
● Cisco DNA Advantage (Subscription) + Network Advantage (Perpetual)
Cisco DNA Essentials offers:
● A maximum of 10 User VPNs + 1 Management VPN
● Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager for centralized management (cloud or on-premises)
● Flexible topology (hub and spoke, partial mesh, full mesh)
● Application-based policies (including application-aware routing policies)
● Essential Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN security services including
◦ L3/L4/App-Aware Firewall
◦ Snort IPS/IDS with Talos signature updates
◦ URL-filtering
◦ Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
◦ Cisco Umbrella cloud-app discovery
◦ SD-WAN Application Intelligence Engine (SAIE)
● Essential Cloud Networking
◦ Multicloud: GCP, AWS, Azure
◦ SaaS: All applications
● DNS monitoring and connector for Cisco Umbrella
● Basic path optimization capabilities including Forward Error Correction (FEC)
● Dynamic routing protocols (OSPF/BGP)
Cisco DNA Advantage adds:
● Unlimited segmentation
● Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Analytics
● Predictive Path Recommendations (PPR), powered by ThousandEyes WAN Insights
● Advanced Cloud OnRamp for Multicloud and SaaS (all applications and telemetry)
● Automated Service Stitching
For more information on Cisco DNA for SD-WAN and Routing subscriptions please refer to https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/networking/wan-software/dna-subscription-wan/index.html. For a more detailed overview on Cisco Licensing, go to cisco.com/go/licensingguide.
Platform architecture highlights
Table 1 lists the primary hardware architectural features and benefits of the 5000 systems. The software’s comprehensive portfolio of services spans multiple technology areas, including security, WAN optimization, application and network Quality of Service (QoS), and embedded management.
Table 1. Architectural highlights
| Architectural features |
Benefits/Description |
| End-to-end easily deployable solution |
● Vertically integrated solution with industry-leading software – includes Cisco ISRv, NFV Infrastructure Software, Virtual Wide-Area Applications Services (vWAAS), Virtual Adaptive Security Appliance (ASAv), and Virtual Wireless LAN Controller (vWLC)
● Broad range of VNFs from Cisco; open to third-party VNFs
● Centralized orchestration with Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Enterprise Services Automation, and Virtual Managed Services (vMS)
|
| Multicore processor options |
● Choice of high-performance Intel
® Xeon
® D-1500 Series or AMD Embedded R-Series SOC RX-421ND processors that can be picked for a specific application workload with room to expand for future growth
|
| Form factor |
● High-density functionality in a 1-rack-unit and 12-inch-deep appliance with ENCS 5400 Series
● Enterprise Network Compute System will have the same 6- to 8-year lifecycle as a traditional ISR, with enterprise-grade components tested for a wide range of environments
● Enterprise Network Compute System also offers standard components like our traditional routers, such as mounts and a range of power cables
|
| Hardware offload and acceleration |
● Optional hardware offload for VM-to-VM traffic, supported by an Intel XL710 Ethernet Controller
● Optional hardware RAID controller for external drive bays
|
| Integrated management controller (ENCS 5400 Series) |
● Built-in lights-out server management through the Cisco Integrated Management Controller, which runs on the same dedicated baseboard management controller hardware found in all Cisco UCS
® products
● This feature provides standalone management consistency with Cisco UCS E-Series blade servers and Cisco UCS C-Series rack servers for both local and remote server monitoring and configuration management
|
| Integrated GE WAN and LAN ports |
● 2 to 4 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) WAN or LAN port (dual-mode RJ-45 and SFP)
● Built-in 8-port GE LAN switch with PoE capability on ENCS 5400 Series
● GE management port for an Intel x86 host
|
| Optional integrated power supply for distribution of PoE (ENCS 5400 Series) |
● An optional upgrade to the internal power supply provides inline power (802.3af-compliant PoE or 802.3at-compliant PoE+) to optional integrated switch modules
● Supported on the 5412 and 5408 Enterprise Network Compute Systems only
|
| Cisco Network Interface Modules (NIMs) (ENCS 5400 Series) |
● Supports traditional WAN interfaces, 4G LTE, and LAN or WAN GE ports; includes the same slot form factor that is available on 4000 Series ISRs
● Provides flexibility for a phased transition to a fully Ethernet-based connectivity
● NIMs support Online Insertion and Removal (OIR)
|
| Storage |
● Multiple storage options, including on-board motherboard storage for smaller requirements, and extensible with external disk bays for larger storage for WAN optimization, local servers, and physical security
|
Figure 3 shows the front and back of the Cisco 5400 Enterprise Network Compute System platform.
Cisco 5400 Enterprise Network Compute System – Front And Back
Tables 2, 3 and 4 list the general product specifications for the Cisco 5000 ENCS.
Table 2. Specifications for the Cisco 5000 Enterprise Network Compute System
| Technical specifications |
Cisco 5400 ENCS |
| CPU |
Intel Xeon Broadwell DE Processor D-1500 Family ENCS5412: Intel Xeon Processor D-1557 ENCS5408: Intel Xeon Processor D-1548 ENCS5406: Intel Xeon Processor D-1528 |
| DRAM |
2 DIMM slots, each with 8, 16, or 32 GB ECC DDR4 RAM 16 GB default single DIMM 64 GB maximum system capacity |
| Motherboard storage |
M.2 SATA – 64 GB (default), 200 GB, and 400 GB options |
| Disk drives (SFF) |
Up to 2 Small Form Factor (SFF): 7200-rpm SATA: 1 TB, 2 TB 10000-rpm SAS SED: 1.2 TB 10000-rpm SAS: 1.8 TB SATA SSD eMLC: 480 GB, 960 GB |
| RAID options |
Optional hardware LSI MegaRAID SAS 3108 Controller |
| Total onboard WAN or LAN ports |
2 GE WAN or LAN port Built-in 8-port GE LAN switch with PoE capability GE management port for Intel x86 Host |
| NIM slots |
1 |
| OIR (all I/O modules) |
Yes |
| External USB 2.0 slots (type A) |
1 |
| Serial console port |
RJ-45 (up to 115.2 Kbps) |
| Power-supply options |
Single, internal: AC and PoE PoE support is available on 5408 and 5412 Enterprise Network Compute System models only |
| AC input voltage |
100 to 240 VAC auto-ranging |
| AC input frequency |
47 to 63 Hz |
| AC input current range, AC power supply (maximum) |
3.8 to 1.3A |
| AC input surge current |
60A peak and less than 5 arms per half cycle |
| Typical power (no modules) (Watts) |
125W |
| Maximum power with AC power supply (Watts) |
180W (no PoE) |
| Maximum power with PoE power supply (platform only; Watts) |
380W with PoE |
| Total PoE budget |
200W Platform supports Universal PoE (60W maximum per LAN port) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
1.73 x 17.25 x 13.3 in (includes power supply unit and NIM mounts) (4.4 x 43.8 x 33.8 cm) |
| Shipping box dimensions (H x W x D) |
6.8 x 16.1 x 21.5 in (17.3 x 40.9 x 54.6 cm) |
| Rack height |
1 Rack Unit (1RU) |
| Rack-mount 19 in. (48.3 cm) EIA |
Optional |
| Rack-mount 23 in. (58.4 cm) EIA |
Optional |
| Wall mount |
Optional |
| Weight |
13.0 lb (5.9 kg) without modules or external drives |
| Airflow |
I/O side to bezel side |
| Temperature |
32° to 104°F |
| Altitude |
0–6560 ft. |
| Altitude |
0–10,000 ft. |
| Relative humidity |
10% to 90% |
| Short-term humidity |
5% to 95%, not to exceed 0.024 kg water/kg of dry air |
| Acoustics: |
45.2/61 dBA |
| Acoustics: |
58.2/78.8 dBA |
| Non-operating temperature |
-4° to 158°F |
| Non-operating relative humidity |
5% to 95% |
| Non-operating altitude |
-1000 ft (-304 m) to 15,584 ft (4750 m) |
| Safety |
UL 60950-1 CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 EN 60950-1 AS/NZS 60950-1 IEC 60950-1 |
| EMC |
47 CFR Part 15 KN 32 EN 55032 CISPR 32 EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 EN 300 386 ICES-003 VCCI V3 TCVN 7189 CNS13438 CISPR24 EN55024 KN35 TCVN 7317 |
| Telecom |
T1 IC CS-03:2004 TIA-968-B:2009 HKTA 2028:2010 HKTA 2017:2010 HKTA 2015: 2006 G.703:2001 ID0002:2007 IS6100:2004 DSPR Gray Book:2000 DSPR Technical Condition: 2004 E1 AS/ACIF S016: 2001 AS/ACIF S038: 2001 G.703:2001 TBR 4:1995 TBR 12:1993 TBR 13:1996 RRA 2009-38 (RRL 2005-96) IDA TS DLCN:2011 IDA TS ISDN PRA:2005 IS6100: 2004 PTC 220:2008 Ethernet IEEE 802.3 ANSA X3.263 |
Table 3. Cisco Integrated Management Controller for the 5400 Enterprise Network Compute System
| Feature |
Description |
| Integrated Management Controller |
●
Integrated Emulex Pilot-3 Board Management Controller (BMC)
●
IPMI 2.0-compliant for management and control
●
CLI and web GUI management tool for automated, lights-out management
|
| Software version |
●
Cisco IMC Version 3.1.3+
|
| Storage |
●
8 GB eMMC
|
| Networking |
●
Front-panel RJ-45 Ethernet management port (10/100/1000 BASE-T)
●
Shared LAN-On-Motherboard (LOM) support with front-panel GE WAN ports
|
| Display |
●
Front-panel VGA
|
| USB |
●
External USB 3.0 Type A
|
| Serial console port |
●
RJ-45 (up to 115.2 kbps)
|
| KVM |
●
Integrated virtual Keyboard, Video, and Mouse (KVM) support
|
Table 4. Specifications for the Cisco 5000 Enterprise Network Compute System service spares
| PID |
Description |
| ENCS5104P/K9 |
ENCS 5104 service spare, 4-core AMD, No DRAM, No SSD |
| ENCS5406P/K9 |
ENCS 5406 service spare, 6-core Intel, No RAM, No Disk |
| ENCS5408P/K9 |
ENCS 5408 service spare, 8-core Intel, No RAM, No Disk |
| ENCS5412P/K9 |
ENCS 5412 service spare, 12-core Intel, No RAM, No Disk |
The Cisco 5000 Enterprise Network Compute System is orderable and shipping. Refer to the ordering guide for detailed information on the hardware, software, and support options. To place an order, visit the Cisco Ordering webpage. To download software, visit the Cisco Platform Suite.
The 5000 Enterprise Network Compute System is included in the standard Cisco Technology Migration Program (TMP). Refer to the guide and contact your local Cisco account representative for program details.
The 5000 Enterprise Network Compute System Integrated Services Routers have a 90-day limited liability warranty.
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Cisco technical support for the Cisco 5000 Enterprise Network Compute System is available on a one-time or annual contract basis. Support options range from help-desk assistance to proactive, onsite consultation. All support contracts include:
● Major software updates for protocol, security, bandwidth, and feature improvements
● Full access rights to Cisco.com technical libraries for technical assistance, electronic commerce, and product information
● 24-hour daily access to the industry’s largest dedicated technical support staff
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Table 5. Document history
| New or Revised Topic |
Described In |
Date |
| Updated licensing and product names |
Entire document |
Aug 27, 2024 |
| Updated licensing information |
SD-WAN integrated security |
Jun 2, 2021 |