Radware LinkProof OnDemand Switch 2 Series

LinkProof Multi-WAN Switch 24x7 On-Demand, Cost-Effective WAN Availability

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LinkProof OnDemand Switch 2 Series

Radware LinkProof 1016 OnDemand Switch 2
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Overview:

LinkProof OnDemand Switch is a next-generation multi-WAN link switching platform providing the best performance in the industry and an industry first, unique model of scalable throughput up to 16Gbps with no downtime. OnDemand Switch provides breakthrough performance at all throughput levels to meet the most sophisticated business-smart networking requirements. OnDemand Switch enables customers to eliminate costly upgrades and reinstallation of upgraded hardware.

Intelligent MultiWAN Switch for Multihoming and WAN Optimization

From maximizing productivity to ensuring business continuity when disaster strikes, enterprises require uninterrupted access to Web sites, data centers, remote locations and the Internet. LinkProof® is a multi-WAN load balancer that lets you maximizes the effectiveness of your WAN by bypassing bottlenecks and service-provider outages, managing bandwidth consumption, and letting you decide which links are used for which applications and when.

It’s the only 16Gbps on demand solution that fits your current and future WAN link load balancing needs and lets you effortlessly add, manage and load-balance multiple ISP connections while you mix-and-match VPNs, private and public links for back-up or in response to growing bandwidth needs.

The result Flexibility to build a best-of-breed WAN solution that keeps costs down and keeps customers and users always connected to business-critical applications and Web sites for years to come.

End-to-End LinkProof Solution

On Demand, Scalable Solution Addressing Current and Future Connectivity Needs

LinkProof is powered by the innovative On-Demand Switch platform. The On-Demand Switch delivers breakthrough performance and superior scalability to meet evolving network and business requirements. Based on Radware's On-Demand - "pay-as-you-grow" approach, no forklift upgrade is required even when new business requirements arise. This helps companies guarantee short-term and long-term savings on CAPEX and OPEX for full investment protection. LinkProof enables customers to pay for the exact WAN capacity currently required, while allowing them to scale their WAN throughput capacity and add advanced application-aware services on demand to meet new or changing WAN connectivity. And it does it without compromising on performance.

LinkProof is the only on demand solution that lets you effortlessly add, manage and load-balance multiple ISP connections while you mix-and-match VPNs or private and public links for back-up or in response to growing bandwidth needs.

Through its "Add-links-as-you-grow" approach, LinkProof allows you to add new links quickly to the existing connectivity solution as you grow your business, with no downtime or ISP involvement.

LinkProof provides the flexibility to build a best-of-breed WAN connectivity solution that keeps costs down and keeps customers and users always connected to business-critical applications and Web sites.

LinkProof provides a broad multi-WAN load balancing offering which is designed to cater to any market need, from the small branch office all the way up to the large enterprise.

With LinkProof, you can now utilize all of your existing links, guaranteeing you pay only for the bandwidth you require.

Business-Smart Multi-WAN Solution

LinkProof enhances user experience and improves response time, through patented proximity-based routing which ensures best path selection, dynamic application-based link load balancing of both incoming and outgoing traffic, and application bandwidth management. With LinkProof it is now possible to guarantee 24/7 full path transaction completion by utilizing its advanced application-aware full-path health monitoring module.

LinkProof also significantly reduces the management overhead and configuration hassle associated with other routing protocols, resulting in further significant cost savings. Superior user defined application-aware and business-oriented policies, guarantee each application is treated based on its specific requirements and priorities.

LinkProof supports a variety of bandwidth management and traffic-shaping capabilities to enforce Quality of Service (QoS) policies. These rules ensure that WAN links provide the required priority to specific application or user traffic so service level agreements (SLAs) can be met.

Deliver Reliable Remote Office Access from HQ to Branch

Developed as a remote application access solution for branch offices, LinkProof Branch ensures optimized application delivery across the WAN. It supports a server-less branch architecture providing the availability, performance and security required to interface with distributed applications at remote sites.

LinkProof Branch combines branch office Internet connection management, WAN acceleration and integrated VPN capabilities to provide remote users easier access to both web-enabled applications and distributed applications such as CRM, ERP, email and Oracle. Using any combination of public and private connections such as broadband, T1/E1 and Frame Relay, customers can optimize communications and dramatically cut connectivity costs.

Integrated Application-level Security

LinkProof's comprehensive security capabilities provide:

Denial of Service (DoS) protection
Bandwidth management and access control

LinkProof secures all enterprise entry points by providing denial of service (DoS) protection designed to insulate distributed applications, resources and users against attack. This mitigates a wide variety of vulnerability-based attacks (e.g., worms, Trojans, Bots), non-vulnerability threats and zero-minute attacks (e.g., application misuse attacks, application and network flooding).

Using the Bandwidth Management module, it is possible to isolate attacks, keeping firewalls, servers, databases and applications up and running. This ensures network availability for legitimate application traffic – even when under attack.

And when deployed together with LinkProof Branch, LinkProof provides optimal site-to-site availability, performance and security for remote offices.

APSolute Vision Centralized Management and Reporting

Radware's APSolute Vision provides the management interface for APSolute products. APSolute Vision offers centralized multi-device WAN link optimization management using an intuitive GUI interface. This lets network administrators proactively monitor WAN networks and quickly detect, isolate and resolve problems before they impact your business.

APSolute Attack Prevention:

Ensure Availability of Data Center Applications

Has data center consolidation placed all your application “eggs” in one basket? Perhaps you can’t afford a single minute of downtime from your revenue generating Web site, online applications or corporate extranet. Smart business sense dictates you manage the availability of your WAN and not rely solely on your service provider’s SLAs. LinkProof lets you introduce active-backup links to support your business continuity strategy. Real-time health-checks of all available WAN paths ensure immediate failover to a functional link in the case of service outages, so your data, applications and Web site are available 24x7.

Feature	The APSolute Advantage
Real-Time Health Monitoring, Failure Detection and Traffic Redirection Quickly identify failures at any point along the transaction path and react proactively, by automatically redirecting in-bound and out-bound traffic to available WAN paths to the data center.	Link availability based on user-defined full application/transaction path Check network points within the Internet cloud Micro-second link switching Never lose business continuity due to link failures Optimize usage of existing connectivity resources while minimizing application response times Guarantee highest SLAs as the best link is always serving client requests
Active-Active or Active-Passive Link Redundancy Take full advantage of back-up link bandwidth and verify all links are available for immediate fail-over.	Maximize the investment in Internet links by also utilizing links which previously acted as stand-by links Guarantee 24*7 availability of end-to-end transaction paths to effectively support business continuity and disaster recovery plans Reduce OPEX by using cost-effective links for redundancy without suffering a reliability penalty Lower solution TCO
Active/Passive Device Redundancy Prevent the introduction of a single point of failure by operating a high-availability architecture.	Proprietary ARP or VRRP Effectively support business continuity and disaster recovery plans Protect your investment Lower solution TCO
Highly-Reliable Platform Purpose-built, NEBS certified appliance delivering high MTBF.	High MTBF: 150,000 – 700,000 Hours Redundant power supply Connections tables mirroring

Business-Oriented Scalability and Multiple WAN Link Management

Expand your WAN or migrate from legacy lines to MPLS, DSL, Cable, etc. without risk. Create redundancy in your WAN links and application access without wasting resources. Increase bandwidth to data centers or remote sites using cost-effective links without compromising up-time.

LinkProof lets you seamlessly change and add any combination of IP-based WAN links, regardless of size, underlying transport method, service provider, or IP-address space. This frees IT resources to focus on designing the WAN that’s right for you today but with the flexibility you need to quickly and easily scale in order to adapt to tomorrow’s challenges.

Feature	The APSolute Advantage
Smart Application Routing Decide which traffic is routed over which WAN link(s) based on any application-type.	Intelligently redirect traffic amongst links according to user-defined application priority and sensitivity Increase business agility and reduce time-to-market for applications, WAN design and expansion Save on connectivity costs Prevent service provider lock-in Reduce the operational costs of managing complex BGP routing configurations Guarantee highest SLAs as the best link is always serving client requests
Supports Multiple IP Address-Spaces and Multiple Link-Types from Different ISPs Easily integrate new ISP links without the need to coordinate IP addresses or create peering agreements. Mix-and-match any type of IP terminated connectivity.	Reduce the TCO by integrating lower SLA links Reduce the cost of purchasing public IP addresses Reduce peering costs Out-of-the-box automatic management of out-bound IP addressing for seamless use of multiple WAN links Any IP-terminated link can be managed, e.g.: xDSL, Cable-Modem, Frame Relay, IP-ATM, MPLS
“Add-Link-As-You-Grow” Approach Minimize the investments in connectivity while maintaining the flexibility of adding additional links on demand.	Support a multiple links simultaneously Reduce the TCO of adding new WAN links Reduce OPEX and TCO by gradually migrating from legacy to new WAN links Zero downtime when adding new links Short Time to Market for adding additional WAN bandwidth
On Demand Platform Scalability Seamlessly upgrade platform throughput as more bandwidth is needed.	Reduce OPEX and TCO by removing the need for platform forklift upgrades. On demand scalability in throughput and services up to 16Gbps “Pay-as-you-grow” approach ensuring full investment protection and minimization of initial investment Tiered throughput licensing model
Cost-Based Routing Take advantage of varying ISP rate structures to minimize monthly connectivity costs.	Save on monthly connectivity costs Reduce the TCO of Internet links Automatically accommodates for any mix of rate models: Flat Per kbps Bursting/Ladder

Accelerate Response Times, Optimize Bandwidth Utilization, and Reduce Costs

LinkProof uses Radware’s patented proximity module to guarantee selection of the best Internet link. This allows you to maximize the performance of your Internet browsing and networked applications for enhanced user experience. LinkProof also extends benefits beyond managing scalability and redundancy, by optimizing the utilization of all your available WAN bandwidth via load-balancing and traffic-shaping.

Feature	The APSolute Advantage
Inbound and Outbound Proximity-Based Routing Guarantee best path selection for inbound/outbound traffic.	Patented proximity checks combine latency detection and hop count, guaranteeing inbound/outbound traffic is always passed over the best performing link Guarantee quality of experience (QoE) and SLAs for internal/external users
Link Load-Balancing Dynamically deliver both incoming and outgoing traffic via the most efficient link available.	User-defined, priorities for load-balancing decisions based on real-time user and application measurements Load-balances firewalls sitting behind Maximize infrastructure investment and operational resources Delay WAN expansion decisions
Bandwidth Management and Traffic shaping Align link and network bandwidth with business objectives.	User defined and predefined classes include over 40 common applications, and ToS or Diffserv bits Limit/guarantee bandwidth per class, user Bandwidth management mechanism can squelch malicious traffic to ensure availability of critical applications Ensure top-priority and business-critical applications always receive the bandwidth they need

End-to-End Headquarters to Branch Office Offering

As more companies strive to consolidate multiple data centers more and more applications get relocated from remote branches into the main data center. The move from a dispersed application configuration to a consolidated one requires enterprises to allow secure access from remote branches into the main data center. In parallel, companies strive to reduce the amount of network devices which must be installed in remote branches, in an effort to reduce the costs associated with purchasing and maintaining multiple network devices. Using LinkProof in conjunction with Radware’s branch offering – LinkProof Branch – allows you to seamlessly connect remote branches to the main data center. The combination of LinkProof and LinkProof Branch provides best-of-breed, multi-WAN link load balancing of private, leased and VPN lines.

Feature	The APSolute Advantage
VPN Gateway Integrated IPSec VPN gateway for secure communication between remote offices and the main data center.	Integrated IPSec VPN gateway within LinkProof Branch Reduce CAPEX by eliminating the need for deploying additional stand alone network devices. Maximize the investment in Internet links by also utilizing inexpensive leased lines for secure communication Support IT consolidation efforts by allowing the migration of applications from the branch to the main data center
VPN Tunneling Dynamically deliver VPN traffic between HQ and branch via the most efficient link available.	Virtual tunneling – hides IP-address changes while automatically selecting WAN routes between any two LinkProof devices Save on monthly connectivity costs Guarantee 24*7 availability of end-to-end VPN transactions

Features and Benefits:

Data Center Availability
Smart Health Monitoring and Failure Detection	Quickly identify failures at any point along the application or WAN path and react proactively Hundreds of pre-defined health checks are instantly accessible (after installation), ensuring quick link availability and lowering total cost of ownership
Active-Active or Active-Passive Link Redundancy	Take full advantage of back-up link bandwidth Verify all links are available for immediate fail-over with no downtime
Real-Time Traffic Redirection	Optimizes the use of existing WAN resources and cost effectively scales additional WAN links on demand Automatically redirect in-bound and out-bound traffic to available WAN paths to the data center
Device Redundancy	Prevents the introduction of a single point of failure Protects hardware investment and lowers total cost of ownership
WAN link connection mixture between IPv6 and IPv4	Seamless connection routing through IPv4 and IPv6 WAN link Seamless connection routing through IPv4 and IPv6 WAN link supports seamless migration of clients and WAN links from IPv4 to IPv6 through simultaneous support for IPv4 and IPv6 protocols
Multiple WAN Link Application Delivery
Link Load-Balancing	Dynamically deliver both incoming and outgoing traffic via the most efficient link available User-defined, priorities for load-balancing decisions based on real-time measurements
Smart Application Routing	Decide which traffic is routed over which WAN link(s) based on any application-type, application priority, link cost model, link SLA level, etc Out-of-the-box translation of internal resources to multiple addresses for external accessibility using IP address Integrated DNS - Enables external users to access internal resources via all available WAN links using URL
Supports Multiple IP Address-Spaces and Multiple Link-Types from Different ISPs	Integrated DNS - Enables external users to access internal resources via all available WAN links using URL Mix-and-match any type of IP terminated connectivity Zero downtime when adding additional links• Zero downtime when adding additional links
Breakthrough Performance	Application delivery performance leadership at all throughput levels State-of-the-art hardware architecture
On Demand Throughput and WAN Link Scalability	Scalable, on-demand throughput to meet business growth Easily add application services to meet new or changing application and WAN traffic requirements Ready-made for advanced application-aware services without compromising performance (e.g. Bandwidth Management, Denial of Service protection)
Best Investment Protection	Eliminates forklift upgrades – project costs associated with testing, staging, reinstalling and debugging are removed Hassle-free upgrade – configuration changes are not required during upgrade, resulting in no downtime Extends product life – use of same platform significantly lowers total cost of ownership (TCO)
Comprehensive Device, Link, and Application-Path Management	Health, performance, and utilization monitoring and reporting Configuration wizards – easily and quickly configure complete LinkProof configuration Support for reporting via SNMP traps, Syslog and email messages
Multiple WAN Link Performance Acceleration
Accelerates Content Delivery	Improve response time through patented proximity checks, guaranteeing inbound/outbound traffic is always passed over the best performing link
Maximizes WAN link Bandwidth Usage	Guarantees all links are utilized, no more idle links
Variety of Bandwidth Management and Traffic-Shaping Capabilities	Guarantees bandwidth allocation for latency-sensitive and mission-critical applications, as well as premium users, through the use of QoS algorithms
Headquarters to Branch Office Offering
VPN Gateway	Integrated IPSec VPN gateway within LinkProof Branch for secure communication between remote offices and the main data center
VPN Tunneling	Dynamically deliver VPN traffic between HQ and branch via the most efficient link available
Security
Patented, Integrated Behavioral DoS Protection	Protects applications and servers from known and zero-day DoS attacks with behavior-based technology (18 seconds from attack detection to attack mitigation)
Advanced Security Reporting and Auditing	Real-time visibility into network-wide security threats Logging and reporting of security events for forensics and compliance

Technical Specifications:

LinkProof 1016/2016/4016 ODS2

LinkProof 1016/2016/4016 ODS2

Designed for large enterprises and organizations requiring OnDemand scalability
Provide up to 4 Gbps of wire-speed throughput

LinkProof 8016/12016/16016 ODS3

LinkProof 8016/12016/16016 ODS3

Designed for large enterprises and organizations requiring OnDemand scalability
Provide up to 16 Gbps of wire-speed throughput

Features	OnDemand Switch 2 Series			OnDemand Switch 3 Series
Model	LinkProof 1016	LinkProof 2016	LinkProof 4016	LinkProof 8016	LinkProof 12016	LinkProof 16016
Nominal Throughput	Up to 1Gbps	Up to 2Gbps	Up to 4Gbps	Up to 8Gbps	Up to 12Gbps	Up to 16Gbps
Routing Protocols	OSPF, RIP, RIP II
Processor	AMD Opteron dual-core 2.6GHz			2 AMD Opteron dual-core 2.6GHz (embedded)
Memory	Up to 4 GB			Up to 8 GB
10/100/1000BaseT Ports	12			8
10/100 Ethernet Ports	N/A			N/A
10 Gigabit Ethernet Ports	N/A			4 (XFP pluggable optics)
Gigabit/GBIC Ports	4xGigabit Fiber Ports (SFP-GBIC Mini)			4xGigabit Fiber Ports (SFP-GBIC Mini)
1000Base-SX/LX/ZX Ports	Full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet fiber
1000Base-SX (850 nm) Operating Distance Operating Distance	62.5 micron MM fiber .2 m to 275 m 50 micron MM fiber .2 m to 550 m
1000Base-LX/ZX Operating Distance	LX: Up to 10 km (6.2 mi) ZX: Up to 80 km (49.7 mi)
USB Port	On front panel
LCD Screen	On front panel
RS-232C Console	DB-9 serial connection Female DCE interface for out-of-band management
Dimensions	1U: Width: 424 mm (17 in.) Depth: 600 mm (24 in.) Height: 44 mm (1.7 in.) 2U: Width: 424 mm (17 in.) Depth: 600 mm (24 in.) Height: 88 mm (3.4 in.) EIA rack or standalone: 484 mm (19 in.)			2U: Width: 424 mm (17 in.) Depth: 600 mm (24 in.) Height: 88 mm (3.4 in.) EIA rack or standalone: 482.6 mm (19 in.)
Weight	1U: 9.7 kg (21.3 lbs) 2U: 13.2 kg (29.1 lbs)			2U: 15 kg (33.1 lbs)
Environmental	Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Power	Auto-range supply: AC: 100 V to 240 V Frequency: 47 Hz-63 Hz DC: 36 V to 72 V Power consumption: 192 W Heat dissipation: 655 BTU/h Dual power supply (AC/DC) in 2U form			Auto-range supply: AC: 100 V to 240 V Frequency: 47 Hz-63 Hz DC: 36 V to 72 V Power consumption: 356 W Heat dissipation: 1214 BTU/h Dual power supply (AC/DC)
Certifications	Safety: EN, CSA, CB, cTUVus, cULus, IEC #60950-1 EMC: CE, FCC, ICES-003, VCCI, CCC, C-Tick, EN 55022, EN 55024, FCC Part 15B Class A RoHS 6