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Cisco Enterprise Network Function Virtualization
Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System Family
Ordering Guide
September 2017
Ordering Guide
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Contents
Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization Solution .............................................................................. 3
Orchestration and Management Software ............................................................................................................. 4
Ordering Cisco ONE Enterprise NFV – Branch Components .............................................................................. 5 Ordering for Cisco 4000 Series ISR & Cisco UCS E-Series ................................................................................. 5 Ordering for Cisco 5000 ENCS and Cisco UCS C-Series ..................................................................................... 5
Cisco ONE Term Subscription Licenses for Enterprise NFV ............................................................................... 6 Ordering NFVIS for Cisco 5000 Enterprise Network Compute System & UCS C-Series ...................................... 6 Ordering WAN Licenses for Cisco 5000 Enterprise Network Compute System & UCS C-Series ......................... 7 Ordering Virtual WAAS Upgrade Licenses ........................................................................................................... 8
Hardware Platform Choices and Sizing ................................................................................................................. 9
Cisco UCS E-Series ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System .................................................................................. 10 Ordering the Cisco 5400 Enterprise Network Compute System ......................................................................... 11
System Memory (DRAM) ............................................................................................................................... 11 Motherboard M.2 SATA Storage Slot ............................................................................................................. 11 Small-Form-Factor Disks ................................................................................................................................ 12 Network Interface Modules ............................................................................................................................. 13 Small Form-Factor Pluggable Transceivers ................................................................................................... 13 Power Supply Options .................................................................................................................................... 13 Rack and Wall Mounts ................................................................................................................................... 14 Miscellaneous Items ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Ordering the Cisco 5100 Enterprise Network Compute System ......................................................................... 14 System Memory (DRAM) ............................................................................................................................... 15 Motherboard M.2 SATA Storage Slot ............................................................................................................. 15 Small Form-Factor Pluggable Transceivers ................................................................................................... 15 Power Supply and Cables .............................................................................................................................. 15 Rack and Wall Mounts ................................................................................................................................... 15 Miscellaneous Items ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Ordering Preloaded Enterprise NFV Software .................................................................................................... 16 Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) .................................................................................. 16 Cisco Integrated Services Virtual Router ........................................................................................................ 16 Cisco Wide Area Application Services Software ............................................................................................ 16
Cisco UCS C-Series ............................................................................................................................................... 17
Cisco Advanced Services for Enterprise NFV ..................................................................................................... 17
Cisco and Partner Services for the Branch Office .............................................................................................. 18
Additional Information and Contacts ................................................................................................................... 18
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Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization Solution
Cisco® Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization (Enterprise NFV) is an end-to-end solution that delivers all the
components of a virtualized network infrastructure, from orchestration and management to virtualization software
packages, as well as options for different hardware platforms. For a solution guide, refer to the solution data sheet
and technical white paper. Figure 1 shows the various components of the Enterprise NFV solution. This ordering
guide primarily covers the components of the Customer Premises Equipment (CPE).
Figure 1. Enterprise NFV Architecture
This ordering guide documents the various components and the choices, listed in Table 1, as well as the
components that are not in scope.
Table 1. Solution Components
Item Category Scope
1. Centralized Orchestration and Management Software
1.1. Cisco Enterprise Services Automation (ESA) See Cisco ESA ordering guide
1.2. Cisco Virtual Managed Services (VMS) See Cisco VMS ordering guide
1.3. Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) See Cisco NSO ordering guide
1.4. Cisco Integrated Management Controller Supervisor (IMCS) See Cisco IMCS ordering guide
2. Virtual Network Functions
2.1. Cisco Integrated Services Virtual Router (ISRv) Covered in this document
2.2. Cisco Virtual Wide Area Application Services (vWAAS) Covered in this document
2.3. Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv) See ASAv ordering guide
2.4. Third-party software Not covered in this document;
consult your software vendor
3. Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) Infrastructure Software Covered in this document
4. Hardware Platform Choices Covered in this document
4.1. Cisco Unified Computing System™
(Cisco UCS®) E-Series
4.2. Cisco Enterprise Network Compute System 5000 Series
4.3. Cisco Unified Computing System C-Series (UCS-C)
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Orchestration and Management Software
There are multiple management solutions targeted toward different use cases. Partners and end customers also
have the option of using their own management solutions that can interact with underlying components with well-
known protocols and documented APIs.
Cisco Enterprise Service Automation (ESA) is targeted toward enterprises and IT organizations that like to self-
manage their infrastructure. Cisco ESA aids with orchestration, automation of processes, & service chaining of
virtual and physical branches, thereby drastically reducing the time taken to provision multiple branches
simultaneously from months to just minutes. ESA along with Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise
Module (APIC EM) and Cisco Prime® Infrastructure allows designing, provisioning, managing, & monitoring of
hardware, the hosting platforms, as well as software services required for successfully getting a new branch up and
running. For more information, see the Cisco ESA Data Sheet
(https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/cloud-systems-management/application-policy-infrastructure-
controller-enterprise-module/datasheet-c78-736830.html).
Cisco Virtual Managed Services (VMS) is a cloud native solution for service providers to automate, innovate, and
accelerate SD-WAN services to their business customers. Cisco’s VMS and service packages deliver a turnkey
solution that allows network operators to rapidly and cost-effectively deliver new services to business customers. It
includes a suite of service-level packages, such as SD-WAN and vBranch, and provides an open architecture for
easy integration into existing systems. These service packages can be customized and new ones created using
the VMS Software Development Kit. For more information, see the Cisco VMS Data Sheet
(https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/cloud-systems-management/virtual-managed-
services/datasheet-c78-738671.html).
Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) enabled by the Tail-f® platform is an industry-leading orchestration
platform for hybrid networks and is targeted toward managed-service providers. It is a multitenent, automatable,
and highly scalable solution that provides comprehensive lifecycle service automation to enable you to design and
deliver high-quality services faster and more easily. For more information, see the Cisco Network Services
Orchestrator Data Sheet (https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/cloud-systems-management/network-
services-orchestrator/datasheet-c78-734576.html).
Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) Supervisor is a tool for centralized management for standalone
Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers, Cisco UCS E-Series Servers, Cisco UCS storage servers, and Cisco
Enterprise Network Compute Systems (ENCS) located across one or more sites. The IMC Supervisor manages the
underlying hardware that hosts the operating system or hypervisor on these systems. It can be used in conjuction
with ESA and NSO. The IMC Supervisor provides insight into the platforms being managed, including information
about system inventory and faults reported on one or more systems. Tasks for multiple platforms, including
noninteractive firmware updates and diagnostic tools, are also supported. For more information, see the Cisco IMC
Supervisor Data Sheet (https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/servers-unified-computing/ucs-c-series-
rack-servers/datasheet-c78-733571.html).
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Ordering Cisco ONE Enterprise NFV – Branch Components
The branch components of the Enterprise NFV solution include the necessary hardware and software options that
physically reside at the remote or branch location, traditionally called the Customer Premise Equipment (CPE).
These options have been decoupled to maximize the flexibility and provide expansion for future options. It is
important to note that the choice of software licenses depends on the hardware option. The following Table 2
summarizes these options.
Table 2. Software License Options for Enterprise NFV
Component 4000 Series ISRs and Cisco UCS E-Series
ENCS 5000 Series Cisco UCS C-Series
Hardware platform See the Cisco UCS E-Series section in this document
See the ENCS section in this document
See the Cisco UCS C-Series section in this document
Virtualization layer, operating system (NFVIS) software licenses
Perpetual licenses:
Requires explicit selection during ordering
See the Cisco UCS E-Series section for NFVIS licenses
Perpetual licenses:
Included with the hardware
See the ENCS section in this document
Subscription licenses:
Cisco ONE subscription term licenses
ISRv software licenses Perpetual licenses:
Included with the 4000 Series ISR chassis
Subscription licenses:
Cisco ONE subscription term licenses
Subscription licenses:
Cisco ONE subscription term licenses
vWAAS software licenses Perpetual licenses:
Optionally ordered with the 4000 Series ISR chassis
Subscription licenses:
Cisco ONE subscription term licenses
Subscription licenses:
Cisco ONE subscription term licenses
In all the cases in the table above, the licenses for other Cisco VNFs or third-party VNFs must be
procured separately.
Ordering for Cisco 4000 Series ISR & Cisco UCS E-Series
To order Enterprise NFV with ISR 4000 Series & UCS E-Series follow the standard ISR and UCS E-Series
ordering guide. ISR 4000 Series and UCS E-Series is sold through perpetual licenses, and the router (ISRv)
entitlement is always included with the underlying ISR platform. Thus, the only component that is required is the
license for NFVIS (Operating system or virtualization layer) which is installed on the UCS E-Series blade server.
This is covered in more detail in the UCS E-Series section.
Ordering for Cisco 5000 ENCS and Cisco UCS C-Series
The Enterprise NFV solution is ordered through the Cisco ONE term-based subscription licenses that may be
purchased with 1-, 3-, or 5-year durations. At the time of ordering, you may choose a software subscription start
date that is independent of the hardware ship date.
The top-level part numbers to use in ordering the solution are shown in Table 3.
Table 3. Enterprise NFV Solution Top-Level Part Numbers
Part number Description
C1-NFVBRANCH-MLB Enterprise NFV multiline bundle for software and hardware options
C1-NFVBRANCH-MLB is the top-level multiline part number that can be used as the starting point for both the
software subscription licenses as well as Cisco ENCS hardware options. Table 4 covers the suboptions under C1-
NFVBRANCH-MLB.
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Table 4. Sub-Options Under C1-NFVBRANCH-MLB
Part number Description
Software Licenses
C1S1-NFVBRANCH Enterprise NFV solution container PID for all Cisco ONE term subscription licenses
Hardware
ENCS5412/K9 Cisco 5412 Enterprise Network Compute System (12-core, 1.5 GHz Intel® CPU, 16 GB DRAM)
ENCS5408/K9 Cisco 5408 Enterprise Network Compute System (8-core, 2.0 GHz Intel CPU, 16 GB DRAM)
ENCS5406/K9 Cisco 5406 Enterprise Network Compute System (6-core, 1.9 GHz Intel CPU, 16 GB DRAM)
ENCS5104-400/K9 Cisco 5104 Enterprise Network Compute System (4-core, 3.4 GHz AMD CPU, 16 GB DRAM, 400G SSD)
ENCS5104-200/K9 Cisco 5104 Enterprise Network Compute System (4-core, 3.4 GHz AMD CPU, 16 GB DRAM, 200G SSD)
ENCS5104-64/K9 Cisco 5104 Enterprise Network Compute System (4-core, 3.4 GHz AMD CPU, 16 GB DRAM, 64G SSD)
C1S1-NFVBRANCH is a container for all the Cisco ONE term subscription licenses for the solution. These software
licenses are common for the ENCS and Cisco UCS C-Series platforms.
The ENCS platforms have been grouped together under the Hardware category.
Cisco UCS C-Series servers must be ordered separately. The supported models are covered later in the document
in the C-Series section.
Cisco ONE Term Subscription Licenses for Enterprise NFV
The Cisco ONE Term Subscription licenses are grouped under the C1S1-NFVBRANCH SKU, which is a single top
level container for the multiple software options for NFVIS, ISRv, and vWAAS licenses. These components are
shown in Table 5.
Table 5. Software Subscription Licenses for Enterprise NFV Branch Components
Component What’s included Applicable to
ENCS 5000 Series
Applicable to
UCS C-Series
WAN Essentials ISRv IP Base Yes Yes
WAN Foundation ISRv SEC, APP (AX), Virtual WAAS Yes Yes
WAAS Upgrades Upgrades to WAAS connection counts Yes Yes
NFVIS Licenses Virtualization software or operating system No.
NFVIS licenses are pre-included with hardware
Yes
Ordering NFVIS for Cisco 5000 Enterprise Network Compute System & UCS C-Series
NFVIS software is always pre-installed on the ENCS platforms. The NFVIS licenses are also pre-included as part
of the hardware chassis. During the ordering process, the FL-NFVIS-ESS/K9 part number is auto-expanded as part
of the chassis. No furthur selections are required on the user’s part.
For Cisco UCS C-Series servers, NFVIS must be ordered for a specific term. The following table 6 covers the part
numbers.
Table 6. NFVIS Licenses for Cisco UCS C-Series Only
License Description
C1S1-NFVIS-ESS NFVIS Essentials
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Ordering WAN Licenses for Cisco 5000 Enterprise Network Compute System & UCS C-Series
The WAN Essentials and WAN Foundation licenses include the options for ISRv and vWAAS licenses, with
choices along three main dimensions – feature, performance, and duration, as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. Choices for WAN Essentials and WAN Foundation Licenses
In terms of features, the WAN Essentials package provides ISRv with the IP Base license. The optional WAN
Foundation package layers on top of the WAN Essentials package and includes more components like vWAAS,
Cisco Prime Infrastructure, and Enterprise Services Automation. These packages will continually be updated with
more additions as more products become available in the Enterprise NFV solution. Figure 3 shows the packages
and their contents.
Figure 3. Components of WAN Essentials and WAN Foundation Licenses
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In terms of performance, you may choose among various options, ranging from 50 Mbps to 2.5 Gbps. This
selection maps to the ISRv throughput license.
In terms of the license duration, you may choose 1-, 3-, or 5-year terms.
True to the value of Cisco ONE Software, the Enterprise NFV solution licenses are portable across the various
hardware options, with access to future software features and updates, along with bundled software support.
Table 7 summarizes these choices.
Table 7. WAN Essentials and WAN Foundation Choices
Package License Description
WAN Essentials C1S1-WAN-E50M WAN Essentials, 50 Mbps
WAN Essentials C1S1-WAN-E100M WAN Essentials, 100 Mbps
WAN Essentials C1S1-WAN-E250M WAN Essentials, 250 Mbps
WAN Essentials C1S1-WAN-E500M WAN Essentials, 500 Mbps
WAN Essentials C1S1-WAN-E1G WAN Essentials, 1 Gbps
WAN Essentials C1S1-WAN-E2.5G WAN Essentials, 2.5 Gbps
WAN Foundation C1S1-WAN-F50M WAN Foundation, 50 Mbps
WAN Foundation C1S1-WAN-F100M WAN Foundation, 100 Mbps
WAN Foundation C1S1-WAN-F250M WAN Foundation, 250 Mbps
WAN Foundation C1S1-WAN-F500M WAN Foundation, 500 Mbps
WAN Foundation C1S1-WAN-F1G WAN Foundation, 1 Gbps
WAN Foundation C1S1-WAN-F2.5G WAN Foundation, 2.5 Gbps
Note that the WAN Foundation must be of the same performance tier as the WAN Essentials selection. After the
package selections are made, you will choose the license duration separately, which also must match for a specific
order.
Licenses for other VNFs must be procured separately.
Ordering Virtual WAAS Upgrade Licenses
Cisco Wide Area Application Services WAAS is a collection of WAN optimization and caching capabilities that
reduces the amount of WAN bandwidth, optimizes the performance of applications across the WAN and improves
end user experience. The feature set forms a key component of the Cisco Intelligent WAN (IWAN) solution. Cisco
WAAS provides an elastic "scale as you grow" enterprise-wide options. The WAN foundation license includes 750
connections which can be upgraded to 1300, 2500 and 6000 connections.
Table 8 lists the upgrade part numbers for Virtual WAAS.
Table 8. Upgrade Part Numbers for Virtual WAAS
License Description
C1S1-WAAS-1300U WAAS 1300 Connections Subscription
C1S1-WAAS-2500U WAAS 2500 Connections Subscription
C1S1-WAAS-6KU WAAS 6000 Connections Subscription
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Table 9 lists the perpetual licenses available for Akamai Connect, available for purchase as spares.
Table 9. Akamai Connect Licenses Available for A La Carte Purchase
License Description
SL-750-AKC= Akamai Connect License for up to 750 WAAS connections
SL-1300-AKC= Akamai Connect License for up to 1300 WAAS connections
SL-2500-AKC= Akamai Connect License for up to 2500 WAAS connections
SL-6K-AKC= Akamai Connect License for up to 6000 WAAS connections
Hardware Platform Choices and Sizing
Table 4 describes the various hardware options available for the Enterprise NFV solution for deployment at the
branches or remote sites. The hardware platform requirements must be derived from the software components that
it hosts. Its resources must not only exceed the sum of the individual VNF requirements, but also leave room for
future growth. While each hardware platform is unique in its own way, each of them has three basic common
resources – CPU cores, memory, and disk capacity – that must be individually considered.
The ordering tool does not verify the VNF requirements at this time. For the purposes of sizing in this document,
the terms “core”, “vCPU”, and “physical CPU core” are considered equivalent.
Table 10 lists the basic requirements of the solution components.
Table 10. Minimum Resource Requirements of Solution Components
Item vCPUs RAM Disk Notes
NFVIS 1 4 GB 10 GB Mandatory. Runs bare metal on the hardware
ISRv 2 4 GB 8 MB Mandatory, except for UCS E-Series deployments
vWAAS-150 1 4 GB 200 GB
For more version- and scale-specific resource guidance, consult the data sheets of the individual VNFs.
Cisco UCS E-Series
The Enterprise NFV solution may be implemented with a combination of Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services
Routers (ISRs) and Cisco UCS E-Series modules. In this hybrid model, the ISR platform plays the role of a
traditional router, and the Cisco UCS E-Series module hosts all other Virtual Network Functions (VNF) using NFV
Infrastructure Software as the base operating system. This model is suitable, but not limited, for the following
situations:
● Brownfield deployments when there is already a traditional ISR in place and there is a need to augment it
with more compute resources
● When a dedicated ISR is required for performance or port density requirements, especially on the Cisco
4400 Series ISR
● When there are resiliency benefits in distributing the workload across two different systems in a single
chassis instead of using a single hosting platform
Table 11 shows the various combinations of supported Cisco ISR and Cisco UCS E-Series servers.
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Table 11. Supported Cisco ISR and Cisco UCS E-Series Modules
E-Series module Description Supported 4000 Series ISR platforms
UCS-E1120D-M3/K9 Intel Xeon Broadwell, 12-core 4351 and 4451
UCS-E180D-M3/K9 Intel Xeon Broadwell, 8-core 4351 and 4451
UCS-E180D-M2/K9 Intel Xeon Ivy Bridge, 8-core 4351 and 4451
UCS-E160D-M2/K9 Intel Xeon Ivy Bridge, 6-core 4351 and 4451
UCS-E160S-M3/K9 Intel Xeon Broadwell, 6-core 4331, 4351, and 4451
UCS-E140S-M2/K9 Intel Xeon Ivy Bridge, 4-core 4331, 4351, and 4451
There are no specific disk or memory requirements on the Cisco UCS E-Series to run Enterprise NFV, as long as
the Cisco UCS E-Series module exceeds the combined CPU, RAM, and disk requirements of each VNF.
Follow the Cisco 4000 Series ordering guide (https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/4000-
series-integrated-services-routers-isr/guide-c07-732797.html) and the Cisco UCS E-Series ordering guide
(https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/servers-unified-computing/ucs-e-series-
servers/data_sheet_c78-705787.html) for detailed options and requirements.
To add the entitlement for NFVIS, select the NFVIS license and the software version. These options are shown in
Tables 12 and 13.
Table 12. NFVIS Licenses for Cisco UCS E-Series Modules
Part number Description
FL-NFVIS-ESS/K9 NFV Infrastructure Software - Essentials
Table 13. NFVIS Software Version for Cisco UCS E-Series Modules
Part number Description
SW-NFVIS-3.6-K9 NFV Infrastructure Software Version 3.6
Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System
The Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System is a high-performance platform that brings enterprise-
grade NFV to the modern branch IT infrastructure. The Enterprise Network Compute System is a hybrid appliance
that takes the key attributes of a traditional router and a traditional server, and delivers a flexible compute element
that can host a software-defined environment. The systems have been designed to host not just traditional network
functions, but also desktop and server applications. The Enterprise Network Compute System can help significantly
cut down the IT equipment that needs to be serviced and maintained.
The 5000 Series consists of two product lines:
● 5400: 1-rack-unit platforms with 6 to 12 CPU cores, with built-in Layer 2 switch, traditional WAN interfaces,
and integrated lights out management
● 5100: Compact desktop form factor with a 4-core CPU
You can order a system under the top-level multiline bundle C1-NFVBRANCH-MLB. As part of the order, you also
need to select a Cisco ONE term license that is attached to the hardware platform. You will also have an
opportunity to select the software that is preloaded on the platform.
At this time, the Enterprise Network Compute System cannot be purchased without a Cisco ONE software license.
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Ordering the Cisco 5400 Enterprise Network Compute System
The 5400 Enterprise Network Compute System product line contains the Cisco 5412, 5408, and 5406 platforms,
which differ primarily in their CPU performance and LAN Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) capabilities. They are all built
with the same chassis and have the same number of I/O ports and a single Network-Interface-Module (NIM) slot.
Table 14 lists the part numbers for the Cisco 5400 Enterprise Network Compute System platforms.
Table 14. 5400 ENCS Part Numbers and Descriptions
Part number Description
ENCS5412/K9 Cisco 5412 (12-core, 1.5 GHz Intel, 16 GB DRAM)
ENCS5408/K9 Cisco 5408 (8-core, 2.0 GHz Intel, 16 GB DRAM)
ENCS5406/K9 Cisco 5406 (6-core, 1.9 GHz Intel, 16 GB DRAM)
Cisco 5400 Enterprise Network Compute System platforms have 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 C-Series rack servers for both local and remote server monitoring and configuration management. Integrated
Management Controller includes nonconfigurable 8-GB eMMC flash storage, of which a portion is dedicated for
disaster recovery software images.
Right after the platform selection, the user must select the mandatory and optional software components. These
choices are described in the “Ordering Preloaded Enterprise NFV Software” section.
System Memory (DRAM)
Cisco 5400 Enterprise Network Compute System platforms contain two Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) slots.
The default configuration ships with a single 16-GB DIMM in the primary slot. The platform supports a maximum of
64 GB RAM. When upgrading memory to higher densities, both memory slots must be populated with DIMMs of
the same type and density for best performance. Using DIMMs of different sizes is a supported configuration.
The memory type and part numbers are listed in Table 15.
Table 15. DRAM Options
Part number Description
MEM-5400-16U32G Upgrade default 16 GB to 32 GB DRAM (1 DIMM) for Cisco ENCS 5400 Series
MEM-5400-8G(=) 8 GB DRAM (1 DIMM) for Cisco ENCS 5400 Series
MEM-5400-16G(=) 16 GB DRAM (1 DIMM) for Cisco ENCS 5400 Series (default)
MEM-5400-32G(=) 32 GB DRAM (1 DIMM) for Cisco ENCS 5400 Series
Motherboard M.2 SATA Storage Slot
Enterprise Network Compute System platforms contain an M.2 SATA storage slot on the motherboard, which
requires a minimum 64 GB SSD. It can be upgraded to higher capacities. This storage is the primary one on the
platform. NFV Infrastructure Software is installed on this disk. The NFV Infrastructure Software installation takes up
a portion of this disk; the rest is exposed as a data store to host VNFs. See the NFV Infrastructure Software data
sheet for specific storage requirements.
These disks are field-replaceable, but require the user to power down the system completely, opening the chassis
cover, and accessing the motherboard. For instructions, refer to the Enterprise Network Compute System
hardware installation guide.
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The M.2 SATA disk part numbers are listed in Table 16.
Table 16. Enterprise Network Compute System M.2 SATA Storage Options (mandatory)
Part number Description
ENCS-M2-64G(=) 64 GB, M.2 SATA SSD for Cisco ENCS 5400 Series (default)
ENCS-M2-200G(=) 200 GB, M.2 SATA SSD for Cisco ENCS 5400 Series
ENCS-M2-400G(=) 400 GB, M.2 SATA SSD for Cisco ENCS 5400 Series
Small-Form-Factor Disks
Enterprise Network Compute System platforms also contain two Small-Form-Factor (SFF) disk bays, which can be
configured with a variety of SATA, SAS, and SSD options. These disk bays are externally accessible, and disks
may be replaced and upgraded much more easily without powering down the system completely, unlike the
motherboard M.2 SATA slot. One or two disks may be chosen at the time of ordering, along with a choice of RAID
0 and 1. Although disks of different capacities are supported, the ordering rules enforce choosing the same disk
type.
By default, the platform uses software RAID, which supports the SATA and SSD disk options. An optional
hardware RAID module may be selected for higher performance; it supports all the disk options, including SAS
drives.
The SFF disk and option part numbers are listed in Tables 17, 18, and 19.
Table 17. SFF Storage Options
Part number Description
ENCS-SATA-1T(=) 1 TB, SATA hard disk drive for Cisco ENCS 5400 platform
ENCS-SATA-2T(=) 2 TB, SATA hard disk drive for Cisco ENCS 5400 platform
ENCS-SED-12T(=) 1.2 TB, self-encrypting SAS hard disk drive for Cisco ENCS 5400 platform
(requires hardware RAID module, ENCS-MRAID)
ENCS-SAS-18T(=) 1.8 TB, SAS hard disk drive for Cisco ENCS 5400 platform
(requires hardware RAID module, ENCS-MRAID)
ENCS-SSD-480G(=) 480 GB, solid state disk drive for Cisco ENCS 5400 Series
ENCS-SSD-960G(=) 960 GB, solid state disk drive for Cisco ENCS 5400 Series
Table 18. SFF Storage RAID Options
Part number Description
DISK-MODE-RAID-0 Dual disks in RAID 0 mode
DISK-MODE-RAID-1 Dual disks in RAID 1 mode
Table 19. SFF Storage Miscellaneous Options
Part number Description
ENCS-DISK-COVER(=) Blank cover for disk bay
ENCS-MRAID(=) Hardware RAID module for SFF disks
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Network Interface Modules
Enterprise Network Compute System platforms contain one Network Interface Module (NIM) slot, which can be
customized with a variety of options. This slot supports a subset of the same NIM hardware part numbers that are
also used on Cisco 4000 Series ISRs and Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASRs). The list
of supported NIM models will be expanded with future software upgrades.
The NIM options are covered in Table 20.
Table 20. Supported NIM Options
Category Part number Description
4G LTE NIM-4G-LTE-NA(=) 4G LTE NIM for North America AT&T and Canada
4G LTE NIM-4G-LTE-VZ(=) 4G LTE NIM for Verizon
4G LTE NIM-4G-LTE-ST(=) 4G LTE NIM for Sprint
4G LTE NIM-4G-LTE-GA(=) 4G LTE NIM for Global (Europe, Australia & New Zealand)
4G LTE NIM-4G-LTE-LA(=) 4G LTE NIM for LATAM and APAC
4G LTE NIM-LTEA-LA(=) CAT6 LTE NIM for LATAM and APAC
4G LTE NIM-LTEA-EA(=) CAT6 LTE NIM for Europe and North America
T1 / E1 Data NIM-1MFT-T1/E1(=) 1 port Clear-channel Data T1 / E1 Module
T1 / E1 Data NIM-2MFT-T1/E1(=) 2 port Clear-channel Data T1 / E1 Module
T1 / E1 Data NIM-4MFT-T1/E1(=) 4 port Clear-channel Data T1 / E1 Module
T1 / E1 Data NIM-8MFT-T1/E1(=) 8 port Clear-channel Data T1 / E1 Module
T1 / E1 Data NIM-1CE1T1-PRI(=) 1 port Channelized Data T1 / E1 Module
T1 / E1 Data NIM-2CE1T1-PRI(=) 2 port Channelized Data T1 / E1 Module
T1 / E1 Data NIM-8CE1T1-PRI(=) 8 port Channelized Data T1 / E1 Module
Other NIM-BLANK(=) Blank faceplate / cover for empty NIM slot
Small Form-Factor Pluggable Transceivers
Enterprise Network Compute Systems contain two front-panel dual-mode Gigabit Ethernet ports, which support
both RJ-45 and Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) connectivity. The list of supported SFPs will be expanded with
future software upgrades.
The supported SFP transceivers are listed in Table 21.
Table 21. Supported SFP Options
Part number Description
GLC-LH-SMD(=) 1000BASE-LX/LH SFP transceiver module, MMF/SMF, 1310 nm, DOM
GLC-SX-MMD(=) 1000BASE-SX SFP transceiver module, MMF, 850 nm, DOM
GLC-LX-NID-0(=) 1000BASE-LX/LH SFP transceiver module, with NID functions
SFP-GE-S(=) 1000BASE-SX SFP (DOM)
Power Supply Options
Cisco 5400 Enterprise Network Compute Systems support a single integrated power supply. The 5408 and 5412
models may also be configured for increased power for Power over Ethernet (PoE) on the built-in LAN switch ports.
In order to power PoE ports on a switch module integrated into a router, you must order the router with a PoE
power supply.
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A range of C13 and C15 power cable options are available for various regions. The PoE power supply on the 5400
systems requires a C15-rated power cable to accommodate the higher current rating of these power supplies.
The power supply options are listed in Table 22.
Table 22. Power Supply Options
Part number Description
PWR-5400-AC(=) AC power supply for Cisco 5400 (default)
PWR-5400-POE-AC(=) PoE AC power supply for 5408 and 5412 models
Rack and Wall Mounts
The rack- and wall-mount options are listed in Table 23. The 19-inch rack mount is selected by default during the
ordering process.
Table 23. Mount Options
Part number Description
ACS-5400-RM-19(=) 19-inch rack mount for 5400 (default)
ACS-5400-RM-23(=) 23-inch rack mount for 5400
ACS-5400-WM(=) Wall mount for 5400
Miscellaneous Items
Each Cisco 5400 Enterprise Network Compute System ships with a default accessory kit consisting of the
Regulatory and Compliance Safety Information (RCSI) guide.
The default accessory kit does not include any RJ-45 Ethernet cables or cables for the router console or auxiliary
port. You can order the console and auxiliary cables as an option during router configuration or as spares.
Opacity shields are not required for the Cisco 5400 product family, as the platform ships with a solid cover and the
router interior is not exposed. Table 24 lists the part numbers for cables, rack-mount brackets, blank faceplates,
and storage drives.
Table 24. Cables and Miscellaneous Items
Part number Description
ENCS54-BEZEL= Cisco 5400 front bezel
CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45(=) Console cable 6 ft with RJ45 and DB9F
Ordering the Cisco 5100 Enterprise Network Compute System
The Cisco 5100 Enterprise Network Compute System consists of the Cisco 5104 chassis, with three disk storage
variants. The storage is not field upgradable and must be sized upfront for the applications and future expansion.
Other than this difference in storage, the platforms are identical. See the data sheet for the detailed specifications.
Table 25 lists the part numbers for the Cisco 5100 Enterprise Network Compute System.
Table 25. 5100 ENCS Part Numbers and Descriptions
Part number Description
ENCS5104-400/K9 Cisco 5104 with 400GB SSD (4-core, 3.4 GHz AMD, 16G DRAM)
ENCS5104-200/K9 Cisco 5104 with 200GB SSD (4-core, 3.4 GHz AMD, 16G DRAM)
ENCS5104-64/K9 Cisco 5104 with 64GB SSD (4-core, 3.4 GHz AMD, 16G DRAM)
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Cisco 5100 Enterprise Network Compute System platforms also have a built-in nonconfigurable 8-GB eMMC flash
storage, which is reserved for future use for disaster recovery, among other things.
Right after the platform selection, the user must select the mandatory and optional software components. These
choices are described in the “Ordering Preloaded Enterprise NFV Software” section.
System Memory (DRAM)
Cisco 5100 Enterprise Network Compute System platforms contain two Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) slots.
The default configuration ships with a single 16-GB DIMM in the primary slot. In addition, a second 16-GB DIMM
may be selected for the second slot.
The memory type and part numbers are listed in Table 26.
Table 26. DRAM Options
Part number Description
MEM-5100-16G(=) 16 GB DRAM (1 DIMM) for Cisco 5100 ENCS (default)
Motherboard M.2 SATA Storage Slot
The Cisco 5100 Enterprise Network Compute System contains an M.2 SATA storage slot on the motherboard that
is fixed and not field replaceable. The size of this disk is determined by the top-level chassis part number.
Small Form-Factor Pluggable Transceivers
The Cisco 5100 Enterprise Network Compute System supports the same SFP modules as the 5400 Series. See
Table 19 for the list of supported SFPs.
Power Supply and Cables
The Cisco 5100 Enterprise Network Compute System supports a single fixed integrated power supply, which is not
field replaceable. A range of C13 and C15 power cable options are available for various regions.
Rack and Wall Mounts
The rack- and wall-mount options are listed in Table 27. The 19-inch rack mount is selected by default during the
ordering process.
Table 27. Mount Options
Part number Description
ACS-5100-RM-19(=) 19-inch rack mount for 5100 (default)
ACS-5100-WM(=) Wall mount for 5100
Miscellaneous Items
Each Cisco 5100 Enterprise Network Compute System ships with a default accessory kit consisting of the
Regulatory and Compliance Safety Information (RCSI) guide.
The default accessory kit does not include any RJ-45 Ethernet cables or cables for the router console or auxiliary
port. You can order the console and auxiliary cables as an option during router configuration or as spares.
Opacity shields are not required for the Cisco 5100, as the platform ships with a solid cover and the router interior
is not exposed. Table 28 lists the part numbers for cables.
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Table 28. Cables and Miscellaneous Items
Part number Description
CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45(=) Console cable 6 ft with RJ-45 and DB9F
Ordering Preloaded Enterprise NFV Software
The ordering process for the Enterprise NFV solution allows you to preload software that is fully installed on the
hardware platform before it is shipped from Cisco manufacturing. This process can help with reduced staging and
deployment times as manually installing the software, especially for a large number of sites, can be time-
consuming for the end-user administrator. At this time, Enterprise Network Compute System and Cisco UCS E-
Series modules support the factory preinstallation of Enterprise NFV software.
Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS)
As described earlier, NFV Infrastructure Software is the primary operating system for Enterprise Network
Compute System and a mandatory solution component that must be selected. Table 29 lists the part numbers
for NFV Infrastructure Software images. Note that the license entitlement for NFVIS is pre-included at no cost
(FL-NFVIS-ESS/K9).
Table 29. NFVIS Software Versions
Part number Description
SW-NFVIS-3.6-K9 NFV Infrastructure Software Version 3.6
Cisco Integrated Services Virtual Router
The Cisco Integrated Services Virtual Router (ISRv) is a virtual-form-factor router that delivers comprehensive
WAN gateway and network services functions into virtual and cloud environments. It is a mandatory component on
the Enterprise Network Compute System platform, and optional on Cisco UCS platforms.
Table 30 lists the part numbers for ISRv software versions.
Table 30. ISRv Software Versions
Part number Description
ISRV-QCOW-UK9-163 ISRv Version 16.3
ISRV-QCOW-UK9-164 ISRv Version 16.4
ISRV-QCOW-UK9-165 ISRv Version 16.5
ISRV-QCOW-UK9-166 ISRv Version 16.6
Cisco Wide Area Application Services Software
Cisco Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) currently provide the industry's most scalable, highest-performance
WAN optimization solution. WAAS can improve the end-user experience and reduce bandwidth for applications,
including Microsoft Exchange, Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop, SAP, IBM Lotus Notes, NetApp SnapMirror, HTTP
and Secure HTTP (HTTPS), cloud, and file applications.
Table 31 lists the part numbers for virtual WAAS (vWAAS) software.
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Table 31. vWAAS Software Versions
Part number Description
SF-NFVW200-6.2-K9 ENFV vWAAS Release 6.2 - 200 Connections
SF-NFVW750-6.2-K9 ENFV vWAAS Release 6.2 – 750 Connections
SF-NFVW1300-6.2-K9 ENFV vWAAS Release 6.2 – 1300 Connections
SF-NFVW2500-6.2-K9 ENFV vWAAS Release 6.2 - 2500 Connections
SF-NFVW6K-6.2-K9 ENFV vWAAS Release 6.2 - 6000 Connections
SF-NFVW200NPE-6.2 ENFV vWAAS Release 6.2, No Payload Encryption - 200 Connections
SF-NFVW750NPE-6.2 ENFV vWAAS Release 6.2, No Payload Encryption – 750 Connections
SF-NFVW1300NPE-6.2 ENFV vWAAS Release 6.2, No Payload Encryption – 1300 Connections
SF-NFVW2500NPE-6.2 ENFV vWAAS Release 6.2, No Payload Encryption - 2500 Connections
SF-NFVW6KNPE-6.2 ENFV vWAAS Release 6.2, No Payload Encryption - 6000 Connections
Cisco UCS C-Series
Enterprise NFV may also be hosted on the Cisco UCS C-Series servers. This is suitable when there is a
requirement for an even higher degree of compute and storage, especially in larger branches and data centers. In
this deployment, the WAN networking is handled by a dedicated router platform.
Table 32 shows the various models of Cisco UCS C-Series servers that have been tested with the solution.
Contact the Cisco account team if you have a specific requirement that is not covered.
Table 32. Supported Cisco UCS C-Series Models
Part number Description
UCSC-C220-M4S Cisco UCS C-Series, C220, M4, SFF Drives
UCSC-C220-M4L Cisco UCS C-Series, C220, M4, LFF Drives
Cisco Advanced Services for Enterprise NFV
Cisco Advise and Implement Service helps accelerate the transition to Enterprise NFV while reducing risks during
implementation. We provide guidance to help you achieve your business and technical objectives. This service is
ideal for customers who want to reduce risk while transitioning from physical to virtual branches. Table 33 gives the
part number and description for this service.
Table 33. Cisco Advanced Services
Part number Description
AS-NFV-CNSLT(=) Transactional Statement Of Work (SOW)
Service activites for NFVIS, ENCS, Cisco Prime® Infrastructure, Cisco APIC-EM, Cisco ESA, Cisco NSO,
and VNFs
This single offer can be positioned for:
● Deployment of Enterprise NFV in a nonproduction environment (POC) for validation of virtual branch use
case, to help ensure successful validation of the solution
● Deliverables include as-build document, test plan, and knowledge transfer
● Successful design and implementation of the solution at one to three branch sites
● Deliverables include high-level design, detailed design, migration plan of physical to virtual instances, test
plan and knowledge-transfer
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Cisco and Partner Services for the Branch Office
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personalized services from Cisco and our partners. We have the depth and breadth of expertise to create a clear,
replicable, optimized branch-office footprint across technologies. Planning and design services align technology
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improve performance and help your team succeed with new technologies.
Additional Information and Contacts
To obtain current information about prices for products in the Cisco Enterprise NFV solution, refer to the Cisco
price list at: https://www.cisco.com/en/US/ordering/index.shtml.
For more information about the Cisco Enterprise NFV solution, visit https://www.cisco.com/go/enfv.
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