- Preface
- Introduction to Cisco vWAAS
- Configuring Cisco vWAAS and Viewing vWAAS Components
- Cisco vWAAS on Cisco ISR-WAAS
- Cisco vWAAS on VMware ESXi
- Cisco vWAAS on Microsoft Hyper-V
- Cisco vWAAS on RHEL KVM, KVM on CentOS, and KVM in SUSE Linux
- Cisco vWAAS on Cisco ENCS 5400-W Series
- Cisco vWAAS on Cisco CSP 5000-W Series
- Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS
- Cisco vWAAS with Akamai Connect
- Cisco vWAAS in Cloud Computing Systems
- Troubleshooting Cisco vWAAS
- Cisco Enterprise NFVIS
- Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS
- Unified OVA Package for Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS in Cisco WAAS Version 6.4.1 and Later
- Firmware Upgrade for Cisco Enterprise NFVIS
- Traffic Interception for Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS
- Upgrade Guidelines for Cisco Enterprise NFVIS
Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS
This section describes Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure Software (Cisco Enterprise NFVIS). It contains the following sections:
- Cisco Enterprise NFVIS
- Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS
- Unified OVA Package for Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS in Cisco WAAS Version 6.4.1 and Later
- Firmware Upgrade for Cisco Enterprise NFVIS
- Traffic Interception for Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS
- Upgrade Guidelines for Cisco Enterprise NFVIS
Cisco Enterprise NFVIS
Cisco Enterprise Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) is a Linux-based software-hosting layer with embedded KVM hypervisor.
Cisco Enterprise NFVIS contains the following features:
- Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS is deployed on the Cisco ENCS 5400-W Series. For more information on the ENCS 5400-W Series, see the chapter “Cisco vWAAS on Cisco ENCS 5400-W Series” .
- Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization (NFV): Extends Linux by packaging additional functions for Virtual Network Functions (VNF) that support lifecycle management, monitoring, device programmability, service chaining, and hardware acceleration.
Cisco Enterprise NFV also provides local network management capabilities that enable you to dynamically deploy virtualized network functions such as a virtual router, firewall, and WAN acceleration on a supported Cisco device, eliminating the need to add a physical device for every network function.
- Monitoring: Monitors all the parameters of the deployed Cisco vWAAS, including memory, storage, and CPU, and monitors memory, storage, and CPU utilization of the Cisco vWAAS.
- Traffic verification: Verifies traffic flows through Cisco vWAAS by monitoring the VNF interface statistics.
- Add-On Capability: Ability to add vCPU, memory, and storage, to modify the networking option and add a virtual interface, to configure the virtual networking port and connect it to a VLAN.
Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS
This section contains the following topics:
- About Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS
- Operating Guidelines for Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS
- Platforms and Software Versions Supported for Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS
About Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS
Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS enables Cisco WAAS to run Cisco vWAAS as a standalone VM on the Cisco ENCS 5400-W Series platform to provide WAN application optimization, and, optionally, application optimization with Akamai Connect.
Operating Guidelines for Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS
For guaranteed performance, the Cisco ENCS 5400-W Series, Cisco UCS-C Series, Cisco UCS-E Series, Cisco ENCS 5100, Cisco CSP-2100, and Cisco ISR configurations listed in the Cisco WAAS sizing guides and specifically noted in Cisco WAAS, Cisco vWAAS user guides, and Cisco WAAS Release Notes are the only devices we recommend for use with Cisco vWAAS.
Although Cisco vWAAS models may be able to operate with other Cisco or third-party hardware, successful performance and scale for those configurations is not guaranteed.
For more information about supported platforms for Cisco Enterprise NFV, see the Release Notes for Cisco Enterprise Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure Software, Release 3.11.x.
Platforms and Software Versions Supported for Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS
Table 9-1 shows the platforms and software versions supported for Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS.
Table 9-1 Platforms and Software Versions Supported for Cisco vWAAS with Cisco NFVIS
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Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS on Cisco ENCS 5400-W provides the following capabilities:
- Enterprise Application Optimization: Branch to branch, and branch to data center optimization of application traffic, either within or outside of a Cisco iWAN solution. This includes traditional WAAS WAN optimization functions, as well as the deployment of other iWAN solution features that are inherent in Cisco IOS-XE platforms.
- Everything as a Service (XaaS) Optimization: For single-sided use cases in cloud deployments, where you have control of one side of the connection, for example, branch to cloud, and data center to cloud (for backup and recovery purposes). Optimizations are applied in a unilateral fashion, without reliance on a peer.
- Service Nodes: A service node is a Cisco WAAS application accelerator that optimizes and accelerates traffic according to the optimization policies configured on the device. It can be a Cisco vWAAS instance or a Cisco ENCS 5400-W device.
Note When upgrading Cisco vWAAS, do not upgrade more than five Cisco vWAAS nodes at the same time on a single Cisco UCS device. Doing this may cause the Cisco vWAAS devices to go offline and into diskless mode.
- Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS on Cisco ENCS 5400-W is part of Cisco iWAN: A suite of components that brings together WAN optimization, performance routing, and security levels of leased lines and MPLS VPN services to the Internet. For more information on Cisco Enterprise NFVIS and Cisco NFV, see the Cisco Intelligent WAN - An SD-WAN Solution.
Unified OVA Package for Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS in Cisco WAAS Version 6.4.1 and Later
This section contains the following topics:
- About the Unified OVA Package for Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS in Cisco WAAS Version 6.4.1 and Later
- Operating Guidelines for the Unified OVA Package Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS in Cisco WAAS Version 6.4.1 and Later
About the Unified OVA Package for Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS in Cisco WAAS Version 6.4.1 and Later
In Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS in Cisco WAAS Version 6.4.x, Cisco vWAAS is deployed in a RHEL KVM hypervisor on a Cisco ENCS 5400-W Series device.
In Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS in Cisco WAAS Version 6.4.x and later, Cisco provides a single, unified OVA or NPE OVA package for each hypervisor type, which can be used with all Cisco vWAAS models for that hypervisor.
Each unified OVA package file is a preconfigured VM image that is ready to run on a particular hypervisor. The launch script for each unified OVA package provides the model and other required parameters to launch Cisco vWAAS in Cisco WAAS in the required configuration.
Here are examples of the unified OVA and NPE OVA package filenames for Cisco vWAAS on RHEL KVM:
The unified OVA package for Cisco vWAAS on RHEL KVM/KVM on CentOS contains the following files.
- Flash disk image
- Data system disk
- Akamai disk
- INSTRUCTIONS.TXT: Describes the procedure for deploying the virtual instance and using the launch.sh file.
- package.mf template file and bootstrap-cfg.xml—These two files work together on the Cisco Enterprise NFVIS platform with the image_properties.xml file as day-zero configuration template.
- ezdeploy.sh: The script used to deploy vWAAS on UCS-E.
- exdeploy_qstatus.exp: The dependent file for ezdeploy.sh script.
- image_properties.xml: A VM configuration template file used on the Cisco Enterprise NFVIS platform.
- launch.sh: The launch script to deploy Cisco vWAAS on Linux KVM.
- vm_macvtap.xml: Configuration file for Cisco vWAAS deployment using host machine interfaces with the help of the mactap driver.
- vm_tap.xml: Configuration file for Cisco vWAAS deployment using the virtual bridge or OVS present in the host machine.
Operating Guidelines for the Unified OVA Package Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS in Cisco WAAS Version 6.4.1 and Later
The Cisco ENCS 5400-W Series, Cisco UCS-C Series, Cisco UCS-E Series, Cisco ENCS 5100, Cisco CSP-2100, and Cisco ISR configurations listed in the Cisco WAAS Sizing Guides and specifically noted in Cisco WAAS and Cisco vWAAS user guides and Cisco WAAS Release Notes are the only devices we recommend for use with Cisco vWAAS.
Although Cisco vWAAS models may be able to operate with other Cisco or third-party hardware, successful performance and scale for those configurations is not guaranteed.
For more information about supported platforms for Cisco Enterprise NFV, see the Release Notes for Cisco Enterprise Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure Software.
Firmware Upgrade for Cisco Enterprise NFVIS
To upgrade the Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) anfvis scp fw-upgradend the Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) for Cisco Enterprise NFVIS to the latest version, follow these steps:
Step 1 Ensure that your system is running the following:
Step 2 Download the Cisco WAAS Firmware image for ENCS-W Appliance from the Cisco Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) Software 6.4.3x Download Page.
Step 3 To upgrade the FPGA, use the nfvis scp fw-upgrade command:
Note After you upgrade the firmware package, you must power-cycle the entire chassis to ensure that the FPGA takes effect.
Step 4 To verify the CPLD and FPGA version, use the CIMC GUI or the CLI.
- To verify the CPLD and FPGA version from the CIMC GUI, choose Chassis > Summary (Figure 9-1).
Figure 9-1 Using the CIMC Console to Verify CPLD/FPGA Version
ENCS-W# scope cimc
ENCS-W# /cimc # show firmware detail
Firmware Image Information:
Update Stage: NONE
Update Progress: 0%
Current FW Version: 3.2(6.20180817145819)
FW Image 1 Version: 3.2(6.20180817145819)
FW Image 1 State: RUNNING ACTIVATED
FW Image 2 Version: 3.2(3.20171215104530)
FW Image 2 State: BACKUP INACTIVATED
Boot-loader Version: 3.2(6.20180817145819).36
CPLD Version: 1.7
Hardware Version: 2
Traffic Interception for Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS
Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS on Cisco ENCS 5400-W supports WCCP traffic interception.
WCCP specifies interactions between one or more routers and one or more Cisco WAEs, to establish and maintain the transparent redirection of selected types of traffic in real time. The selected traffic is redirected to a group of Cisco WAEs with the aim of optimizing resource usage and lowering response times. A WCCP-enabled router and a Cisco WAE exchange WCCP protocol packets and negotiate membership of WCCP service groups.
For Cisco vWAAS on Cisco ENCS 5400-W with WCCP, there are two Ethernet Gigabit ports that can be configured to intercept the traffic. With the NIM card, the ports can be used to intercept the WCCP traffic (configure port channel with LAN and WAN interface) if the inline interception method is not configured.
For detailed information on configuring WCCP, see the chapter “Configuring Traffic Interception” in the Cisco Wide Area Application Services Configuration Guide.
Table 9-2 shows the CLI commands used to configure WCCP traffic interception for Cisco vWAAS with Cisco Enterprise NFVIS.
Table 9-2 CLI Commands for WCCP Interception Mode
For more information on these commands, see the Cisco Wide Area Application Services Command Reference.
Upgrade Guidelines for Cisco Enterprise NFVIS
This section contains the following topics:
- Upgrading to Cisco Enterprise NFVIS 3.9.1 for Cisco WAAS Version 6.4.3
- Upgrading to Cisco Enterprise NFVIS 3.10.1 for Cisco WAAS Version 6.4.3a
- Upgrading to Cisco Enterprise NFVIS 3.11.1 for Cisco WAAS Version 6.4.3b
Upgrading to Cisco Enterprise NFVIS 3.9.1 for Cisco WAAS Version 6.4.3
Cisco Enterprise NFVIS 3.9.1 is supported for Cisco vWAAS in Cisco WAAS Version 6.4.3.
– For the full procedure to upgrade to Cisco Enterprise NFVIS 3.9.1, see the chapter Upgrading Cisco Enterprise NFVIS in the Cisco Enterprise Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure Software Configuration Guide, Release 3.9.1.
– For more information on Cisco Enterprise NFVIS upgrade procedures and Cisco Enterprise NFVIS image files, see the Cisco Enterprise NFVIS Configuration Guides Page
- If you are running nfvis-371-waas-641a or nfvis-371-waas-641b on a Cisco ENCS 5400-W device, before upgrading Cisco Enterprise NFVIS, upgrade to Cisco WAAS Version 6.4.3. For more information on Cisco Enterprise NFVIS and ENCS 5400-W devices, see the section Upgrade and Downgrade Guidelines for Cisco vWAAS on Cisco ENCS 5400-W in the chapter “Cisco vWAAS on Cisco ENCS 5400-W Series,”
- Table 9-3 shows the supported upgrade paths for Cisco Enterprise NFVIS 3.9.1.
Table 9-3 Upgrade Paths for Cisco Enterprise NFVIS 3.9.1
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- After you upgrade your system from an earlier to a later version of Cisco Enterprise NFVIS, the newly upgraded Cisco Enterprise NFVIS version automatically upgrades BIOS and CIMS for the Cisco ENCS 5400-W platform. Table 9-4 shows the Cisco Enterprise NFVIS 3.9.1 automatic BIOS and CIMC upgrades for the Cisco ENCS 5400-W series.
Table 9-4 Cisco Enterprise NFVIS 3.9.1 Automatic CIMC and BIOS Upgrades for Cisco ENCS 5400-W
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Note Each upgrade may take about 90 minutes. Do not interrupt the upgrade process.
Upgrading to Cisco Enterprise NFVIS 3.10.1 for Cisco WAAS Version 6.4.3a
Cisco Enterprise NFVIS 3.10.1 is supported for Cisco vWAAS in Cisco WAAS Version 6.4.3a.
– For the procedure to upgrade to Cisco Enterprise NFVIS 3.10.1, see the chapter Upgrading Cisco Enterprise NFVIS in the Cisco Enterprise Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure Software Configuration Guide, Release 3.10.1.
– For more information on Cisco Enterprise NFVIS upgrade procedures and Cisco Enterprise NFVIS image files, see the Cisco Enterprise NFVIS Configuration Guides Page.
- If you are running nfvis-371-waas-641a or nfvis-371-waas-641b on a Cisco ENCS 5400-W device: Before upgrading Cisco Enterprise NFVIS, upgrade to Cisco WAAS Version 6.4.3. For more information on Cisco Enterprise NFVIS and Cisco ENCS 5400-W devices, see the section Upgrade and Downgrade Guidelines for Cisco vWAAS on Cisco ENCS 5400-W in the chapter “Cisco vWAAS on Cisco ENCS 5400-W Series,”
- Table 9-5 shows the supported upgrade paths for Cisco Enterprise NFVIS 3.10.1.
Table 9-5 Upgrade Paths for Cisco Enterprise NFVIS 3.10.1
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- After you upgrade your system from an earlier to a later version of Cisco Enterprise NFVIS, the newly upgraded Cisco Enterprise NFVIS version automatically upgrades BIOS and CIMS for the Cisco ENCS 5400-W platform. Table 9-6 shows the Cisco Enterprise NFVIS 3.10.1 automatic BIOS and CIMC upgrades for the Cisco ENCS 5400-W series.
Table 9-6 Cisco Enterprise NFVIS 3.10.1 Automatic CIMC and BIOS Upgrades for Cisco ENCS 5400-W
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Note Each upgrade may take about 90 minutes. Do not interrupt the upgrade process.
Upgrading to Cisco Enterprise NFVIS 3.11.1 for Cisco WAAS Version 6.4.3b
Cisco Enterprise NFVIS 3.11.1 is supported for Cisco vWAAS in Cisco WAAS Version 6.4.3b.
– For the procedure to upgrade to Cisco Enterprise NFVIS 3.11.1, see the chapter “UpUpgrading Cisco Enterprise NFVIS” in the Cisco Enterprise Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure Software Configuration Guide, Release 3.11.1.
– For more information on Cisco Enterprise NFVIS upgrade procedures and Cisco Enterprise NFVIS image files, see the Cisco Enterprise NFVIS Configuration Guides page
- If you are running nfvis-371-waas-641a or nfvis-371-waas-641b on a Cisco ENCS 5400-W device: Before upgrading Cisco Enterprise NFVIS, upgrade to Cisco WAAS Version 6.4.3. For more information on Cisco Enterprise NFVIS and Cisco ENCS 5400-W devices, see the section Upgrade and Downgrade Guidelines for Cisco vWAAS on Cisco ENCS 5400-W in the chapter “Cisco vWAAS on Cisco ENCS 5400-W Series,”
- Table 9-7 shows the supported upgrade paths for Cisco Enterprise NFVIS 3.11.1.
Table 9-7 Upgrade Paths for Cisco Enterprise NFVIS 3.11.1
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- After you upgrade your system from an earlier to a later version of Cisco Enterprise NFVIS, the newly upgraded Cisco Enterprise NFVIS version automatically upgrades BIOS and CIMS for the Cisco ENCS 5400-W platform. Table 9-8 shows the NFVIS 3.11.1 automatic BIOS and CIMC upgrades for the Cisco ENCS 5400-W series.
Table 9-8 Cisco Enterprise NFVIS 3.11.1 Automatic CIMC and BIOS Upgrades for Cisco ENCS 5400-W
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Note Each upgrade may take about 90 minutes. Do not interrupt the upgrade process.
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