Juniper VXA2000 Series Quick start guide

Brand: Juniper

Model: VXA2000 Series

Type: Quick start guide

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VXA2000 START REV1

Juniper VXA2000 Series is a high-performance media flow engine designed to provide a scalable and reliable platform for media processing applications. It offers a wide range of features and capabilities, including:

High-density processing: The VXA2000 Series can process up to 100 Gbps of media traffic, making it ideal for demanding applications such as video streaming, video conferencing, and network security.
Low latency: The VXA2000 Series offers low latency performance, making it suitable for real-time applications such as voice over IP (VoIP) and online gaming.
Scalability: The VXA2000 Series can be scaled to meet the growing needs of your business, with a variety of chassis and blade options available.

High-density processing: The VXA2000 Series can process up to 100 Gbps of media traffic, making it ideal for demanding applications such as video streaming, video conferencing, and network security.
Low latency: The VXA2000 Series offers low latency performance, making it suitable for real-time applications such as voice over IP (VoIP) and online gaming.
Scalability: The VXA2000 Series can be scaled to meet the growing needs of your business, with a variety of chassis and blade options available.

VXA2000 Series Media Flow Engine

Quick Start

June 2010

Part Number: 530-035763

Revision 01

This document is an abbreviated version of the Juniper Networks

VXA2000 Series Media

Flow Engine Hardware Installation Guide. It is intended for experienced installers who

want to expedite the installation process. Follow the steps in this guide to get your

VXA2000 Series Media Flow Engine up and running quickly.

WARNING: This Quick Start contains a summary of safety guidelines and warnings in

“Safety Guidelines and Warnings” on page 8. For a complete list of warnings for this

appliance, see the VXA2000 Series Media Flow Engine Hardware Installation Guide at

http://www.juniper.net/techpubs/ .

Contents

1. Preparing the Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2. Installing the Media Flow Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

3. Connecting the Media Flow Engine to a Management Console or Network . . . . 6

4. Powering On the Media Flow Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

5. Accessing the Media Flow Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

6. Connecting to the Media Flow Controller CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Configuring and Operating the Media Flow Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Safety Guidelines and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Agency Approvals for VXA2000 Series Media Flow Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Compliance Statements for EMC Requirements for VXA2000 Series Media Flow

Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

European Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

FCC Part 15 Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Non-Regulatory Environmental Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Declaration of Conformity for VXA Series Media Flow Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

VXA Series Media Flow Engine Documentation and Release Notes . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Requesting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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1. Preparing the Site

Ensure that your installation site meets the requirements in Table 1 on page 3.

Table 1: VXA2000 Series Specifications

DescriptionCategory

Normal operating: 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)

Storage: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)

Ambient temperature

Normal operating: 8% to 90% noncondensing

Short-term relative: 5% to 90% noncondensing, but not to exceed 0.053 lb (0.024 kg)

water per kg (2.205 lb) dry air

Storage: 5% to 95% noncondensing

Ambient humidity

-38 VDC to -72 VDC

An external certified, dedicated circuit breaker rated at a minimum of 20 A is required

for each DC power supply.

DC input voltage

560 WDC power

100 VAC to 240 VAC(Optional) AC input voltage

50 Hz/60 Hz nominal(Optional) AC input line frequency

250 W(Optional) AC power

Standard 19-in (48.26 cm) rack as defined in Electronics Industry Association document

EIA-310-D, Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment

If you do not ground the appliance directly to a site earth-grounding facility, the rack

must be grounded to a reliable earth ground.

Rack requirements

NEBS GR-63 recommends that you allow at least 30 in (72.6 cm) both in front of and

behind the chassis for installation and maintenance.

Airflow vents in the front and rear panels must remain open and uncovered for proper

cooling.

Clearance requirements

1. Preparing the Site

2. Installing the Media Flow Engine

The appliance is shipped in a box with an included accessory box.

To unpack and install the appliance, you need:

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A No. 2 Phillips screwdriver

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A utility knife

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A mechanical lift, or three people to assist in lifting and securing the appliance in the

rack

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For a DC-power-equipped appliance, two DC power cables and one ground cable for

each power supply.

To unpack and install the appliance:

1. Remove the accessory box from the shipping box.

2. Remove the appliance from the shipping box.

CAUTION: Do not allow the unpackaged appliance or any edge or surface of the

appliance to drop more than 3 inches, unsupported. An unsupported drop onto a hard

surface from a height greater than 3 inches can cause irreparable physical damage to

the storage media. Place impact-absorbing material under the appliance to prevent

loss of storage drive functionality in such cases. With the exception of the hard disk

storage array, this appliance complies with the NEBS unpackaged test requirement.

3. Attach the supplied mounting ears, rails, and brackets based on whether you intend

to use a front-and-rear mounting method or a mid-appliance mounting method.

4. Lift the appliance into position.

CAUTION: Because of the VXA2000 Series Media Flow Engine’s size and weight—up

to 53 lb 11 oz. (24.4 kg) depending on the configuration—we strongly recommend that

you install the appliance using a mechanical lift or with 3 people (2 to lift and 1 to secure

the appliance to the rack).

5. Align the holes on the mounting brackets with the holes on both sides of the

equipment rack.

6. Secure the appliance to the rack with thread-forming screws and place

external-tooth, paint-piercing lock washers between the screw head and the

mounting bracket to create a reliable low-resistance ground bond between the

chassis and the rack.

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7. Connect power to the appliance.

For a standard, DC-power-equipped appliance:

CAUTION: You must ensure that power connections maintain the proper polarity.

Verify that the DC power cables are correctly labeled before making connections to the

power supply. In a typical power distribution scheme where the return is connected to

chassis ground at the battery plant, you can use a multimeter to verify the resistance

of the V- (–48V) and V+ (RTN) DC cables to chassis ground:

•

The cable with very large resistance (indicating an open circuit) to chassis ground is

V- (–48V).

•

The cable with very low resistance (indicating a closed circuit) to chassis ground is

V+ (RTN).

a. Switch off the dedicated customer site circuit breakers for the power supplies.

b. Ensure that the equipment rack is properly grounded to a permanent earth

ground and the appliance has a good low-resistance ground bond to the rack.

c. Remove the protective cover from the DC terminals on the power supplies.

d. Loosen the DC terminal screws.

e. Insert the positive (+) DC source power cable and tighten the screw to secure

the cable to the V+ (RTN) return terminal.

f. Insert the negative (–) DC source power cable and tighten the screw to secure

the cable to the V- (–48V) input terminal.

g. Replace the protective cover over the DC terminals on the power supplies.

h. Remove the screw from the grounding terminal on the power supply.

i. Insert the screw through the grounding lug on the cable and tighten the screw

to secure the grounding cable to the power supply grounding terminal.

j. Switch on the dedicated customer site circuit breakers for the power supplies.

See the VXA2000 Series Media Flow Engine Hardware Installation Guide for

detailed information on connecting DC power to the appliance.

For an appliance equipped with optional AC power supplies:

a. Ensure that the equipment rack is properly grounded to a permanent earth

ground and the appliance has a good low-resistance ground bond to the rack.

An AC-powered appliance gets additional grounding when you connect the

power supply in the appliance to a grounded AC power outlet with the correct

AC power cord.

b. Insert an AC power cord appropriate for your geographical area (supplied) into

the power inlet on each power supply.

2. Installing the Media Flow Engine

c. Insert the other end of each cord into the site’s AC power outlets.

3. Connecting the Media Flow Engine to a Management Console or Network

Before powering on your appliance, connect it to a local area network using one of the

Ethernet ports, or to a local management console through a direct serial connection to

the CONSOLE port. You use this connection to manage the power-on process and initial

configuration.

To connect to a management console:

1. Insert the supplied RJ-45 cable in the CONSOLE port on the front panel of the

appliance.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to your console server or terminal server.

To connect to a network:

1. Insert an RJ-45 Ethernet cable into one of the Ethernet ports on the front panel of

the appliance.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to your Ethernet network.

4. Powering On the Media Flow Engine

To power on the appliance and configure the Ethernet address:

1. Connect the appliance to a local console or terminal server.

2. Verify that the power source is operational.

3. Inspect all grounding and power connections to the appliance chassis.

4. Confirm that all cable connections are secure.

5. Press and release the momentary rocker power switch on the rear panel of the chassis

to power on the appliance.

6. Monitor LEDs on the appliance to verify that the appliance is booting properly.

During initial power-on, the components of the platform run boot code, go through

a series of self-diagnostic tests, and synchronize with each other.

The appliance boots to a login prompt, mfc-unconfigured-MAC-address login:, where

MAC-address is the part of the MAC address for the Ethernet port 0 (eth0) hardware.

This is the default hostname for the appliance.

For example:

mfc-unconfigured-3c33c8 login:

7. Enter the username admin to access the Media Flow Controller CLI and display the

Standard mode prompt.

mfc-unconfigured-3c33c8 login: admin

mfc-unconfigured-3c33c8 >

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8. Enter enable to access Enable mode.

mfc-unconfigured-3c33c8 > enable

mfc-unconfigured-3c33c8 #

9. Enter configure terminal to access Config mode.

mfc-unconfigured-3c33c8 # configure terminal

mfc-unconfigured-3c33c8 (config) #

10. Configure the IP address of eth0 by specifying the address and either the netmask

or length with the interface command.

mfc-unconfigured-3c33c8 (config) # interface eth0 ip address 10.10.25.65 /24

11. Save and apply the IP address configuration.

mfc-unconfigured-3c33c8 # configuration write

After you have configured the eth0 IP address, you can continue to use the Media

Flow Controller CLI to complete the appliance configuration, or you can use the

Web-based Management Console.

5. Accessing the Media Flow Engine

To log in to the system command line interface (CLI) for the first time, the IP address

must already be assigned to the interface.

To log in to the CLI for the first time:

1. Do one of the following to connect:

•

Open an SSH session and enter the Media Flow Controller management IP address

or hostname.

•

Open a serial console session with the console server IP address and port.

2. Log in to the Management Console (Web UI) by navigating to the configured Media

Flow Controller IP address, specifying the management port (:8080), and using the

same login credentials. For example:

http://192.168.1.100.8080

The Management Console has a subset of the CLI commands; these commands are

sufficient for simple configurations.

6. Connecting to the Media Flow Controller CLI

You can connect to the CLI with SSH, Telnet (once enabled, Telnet is disabled by default),

or the serial console using the IP address of your Media Flow Engine. The Media Flow

Engine responds with a login prompt.

Enter admin as the user; there is no default password. After you have connected, you

must enter enable and then configure terminal in order to begin configuring Media Flow

Controller.

5. Accessing the Media Flow Engine

Likewise, you can log in to the Management Console by entering the IP address in a

browser window and using admin as the login name. The Management Console has a

subset of the CLI commands; these commands are sufficient for simple configurations.

Each user account has at least one privilege level that determines what commands the

user can issue and what CLI modes the user can access:

•

Administrator (admin)—Full privileges. Can enter Enable mode and Config mode.

•

Monitor (monitor)—Can read all data and perform all actions, but not change any

configuration. Can enter Enable mode from Standard mode but cannot change

configurations.

•

Unprivileged (unpriv)—Can issue a small subset of commands including debugging

and show commands. Can log in to Standard mode only.

Configuring and Operating the Media Flow Engine

You are now ready to configure the appliance. Media Flow Controller software is included

on every Media Flow Engine.

For complete information about configuring the Media Flow Controller software, see the

Juniper Networks Media Flow Controller Administrator’s Guide and CLI Command Reference.

For complete information about configuring Media Flow Manager, see the Media Flow

Manager Administrator’s Guide and CLI Command Reference.

Safety Guidelines and Warnings

The following guidelines help ensure your safety and protect the VXA Series Media Flow

Engine from damage. The list of guidelines might not address all potentially hazardous

situations in your working environment, so be alert and exercise good judgment at all

times.

WARNING: This section is a summary of safety guidelines and warnings. For a complete

list of guidelines and warnings for this appliance, see the VXA2000 Series Media Flow

Engine Hardware Installation Guide at http://www.juniper.net/techpubs/ .

CAUTION: Before removing or installing any appliance components, attach an ESD

strap to an ESD point and place the other end of the strap around your bare wrist. Failure

to use an ESD strap can result in damage to the appliance components.

•

Perform only the procedures explicitly described in the hardware documentation for

this product. Make sure that only authorized service personnel perform other system

services.

•

Keep the area around the chassis clear and free from dust before, during, and after

installation.

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•

Keep tools away from areas where people could trip over them while walking.

•

Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, such as rings, bracelets, or chains, which could

become caught in the chassis.

•

Wear safety glasses if you are working under any conditions that could be hazardous

to your eyes.

•

Do not perform any actions that create a potential hazard to people or make the

equipment unsafe.

•

Never attempt to lift an object that is too heavy for one person to handle.

•

Never install or manipulate wiring during electrical storms.

•

Never install electrical jacks in wet locations unless the jacks are specifically designed

for wet environments.

•

Operate the appliance only when it is properly grounded.

•

Ensure that a reliable, low-resistance ground bond exists between the chassis and the

rack, and that the rack is permanently connected to earth.

•

Use only copper grounding conductors.

•

Do not open or remove chassis covers or sheet-metal parts unless instructions are

provided in the hardware documentation for this product. Such an action could cause

severe electrical shock.

•

Do not push or force any objects through any opening in the chassis frame. Such an

action could result in electrical shock or fire.

•

Avoid spilling liquid onto the appliance chassis or onto any appliance component. Such

an action could cause electrical shock or damage the appliance.

•

Avoid touching uninsulated electrical wires or terminals that have not been

disconnected from their power source. Such an action could cause electrical shock.

•

Always ensure that all modules, power supplies, and cover panels are fully inserted

and that the installation screws are fully tightened.

Agency Approvals for VXA2000 Series Media Flow Engines

VXA2000 Series Media Flow Engines comply with the following standards:

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Safety

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CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1

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EN 60950

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IEC 60950-1

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UL 60950-1

Agency Approvals for VXA2000 Series Media Flow Engines

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EMC

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FCC Class A

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EN 55022 Class A

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EN 55024 Immunity

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EN 61000-3-2

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VCCI Class A

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NEBS Level 3/Verizon NEBS

Compliance Statements for EMC Requirements for VXA2000 Series

Media Flow Engines

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Canada on page 10

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European Community on page 11

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Japan on page 11

•

United States on page 11

•

FCC Part 15 Statement on page 11

•

Non-Regulatory Environmental Standards on page 12

Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that

the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational, and

safety requirements. Industry Canada does not guarantee the equipment will operate to

the users’ satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to connect the

equipment to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment

must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the

inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means

of a certified connector assembly. The customer should be aware that compliance with

the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance

facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this

equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company

cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

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CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make electrical ground connections by

themselves, but should contact the appropriate inspection authority or an electrician,

as appropriate.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of

the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are

connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

European Community

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio

interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Japan

The preceding translates as follows:

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio

interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

VCCI-A

United States

The VXA Series Media Flow Engines have been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the

equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference

in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

FCC Part 15 Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation.

Compliance Statements for EMC Requirements for VXA2000 Series

Media Flow Engines

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try

and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

•

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.

Non-Regulatory Environmental Standards

NEBS compliance—The following VXA Series Media Flow Engines comply with Network

Equipment Building System (NEBS) standards:

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VXA2002

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VXA2010

Those appliances meet the following NEBS compliance standards:

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SR-3580 NEBS Criteria Levels (Level 3 Compliance)

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GR-1089-CORE: EMC and Electrical Safety for Network Telecommunications Equipment

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GR-63-CORE: NEBS, Physical Protection

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The equipment is suitable for installation as part of the Common Bonding Network

(CBN).

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The equipment is suitable for installation in locations where the National Electrical

Code (NEC) applies.

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The battery return connection on appliances equipped with DC power supplies is to

be treated as an Isolated DC return (DC-I), as defined in GR-1089-CORE.

Declaration of Conformity for VXA Series Media Flow Engines

Figure 1 on page 13 shows the declaration of conformity. This declaration applies to all

VXA Series Media Flow Engines.

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Figure 1: VXA Series Media Flow Engines Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity for VXA Series Media Flow Engines

VXA Series Media Flow Engine Documentation and Release Notes

If the information in the latest release notes differs from the information in the

documentation, follow the release notes.

To obtain the most current version of all Juniper Networks

technical documentation,

see the product documentation page on the Juniper Networks website at

http://www.juniper.net/techpubs/.

For detailed information about the VXA2000 Series Media Flow Engines, see the VXA2000

Series Media Flow Engine Hardware Installation Guide.

For complete information about configuring the Media Flow Controller software, see the

Juniper Networks Media Flow Controller Administrator’s Guide and CLI Command Reference.

For complete information about configuring Media Flow Manager, see the Media Flow

Manager Administrator’s Guide and CLI Command Reference.

Requesting Technical Support

See the Juniper Networks Web site for complete customer service information:

•

http://www.juniper.net/support/guidelines.html

For your convenience, we provide multiple options for requesting and receiving technical

support from the Juniper Networks Technical Assistance Center (JTAC):

•

By the Web using Juniper Networks, Inc. Case Manager:

https://www.juniper.net/cm/index.jsp

•

By telephone:

From the US, Canada, and Mexico at 1-888-314-JTAC

From all other locations at 408-745-9500

Revision History

June 2010—530-035763. Revision 01. Initial release.

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Type: Quick start guide

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High-density processing: The VXA2000 Series can process up to 100 Gbps of media traffic, making it ideal for demanding applications such as video streaming, video conferencing, and network security.
Low latency: The VXA2000 Series offers low latency performance, making it suitable for real-time applications such as voice over IP (VoIP) and online gaming.
Scalability: The VXA2000 Series can be scaled to meet the growing needs of your business, with a variety of chassis and blade options available.

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