Cisco Alteon D-5208 Perform - Upgrade to Secure
The Alteon D-5208 Perform upgrade to Secure is designed for enterprises requiring advanced application delivery with enhanced security capabilities. This upgrade transforms your existing D-5208 Perform platform into a comprehensive security-enabled load balancing solution, ideal for organizations managing mission-critical applications across distributed networks. Perfect for IT teams seeking to strengthen application performance while implementing robust security protocols without hardware replacement.
Key Features
- Advanced application delivery and load balancing with security enhancements
- Seamless upgrade path from Perform to Secure licensing tier
- Enhanced DDoS protection and threat mitigation capabilities
- SSL/TLS offloading and encrypted traffic management
- Multi-layer security with application-level filtering
- High-performance traffic management for enterprise deployments
- Simplified upgrade process with minimal downtime
- Comprehensive security policy enforcement
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems |
| Product Line |
Alteon Application Delivery Controller |
| Model |
D-5208 |
| License Upgrade |
Perform to Secure |
| Part Number |
L-RD-5208-PUS= |
| Application Type |
Load Balancing & Application Delivery |
| Security Features |
DDoS Protection, SSL Offloading, Threat Filtering |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Alteon D-5208 Perform to Secure upgrade include?
The upgrade adds comprehensive security features to your existing D-5208 Perform platform, including advanced DDoS protection, enhanced SSL/TLS management, and multi-layer threat filtering capabilities without requiring hardware replacement.
Is this upgrade compatible with existing Alteon D-5208 hardware?
Yes, this is a software licensing upgrade designed specifically for Alteon D-5208 Perform systems, enabling security features on your current hardware infrastructure.
How does the Secure license improve application delivery security?
The Secure tier provides enhanced DDoS mitigation, advanced SSL offloading, application-level filtering, and comprehensive security policy enforcement to protect mission-critical applications from modern threats.
What is the deployment impact of upgrading to Secure?
The upgrade process is designed for minimal downtime, allowing you to implement enhanced security capabilities while maintaining continuous application delivery and load balancing operations.
