Cisco Alteon VA for NFV Performance Upgrade to Secure (<80Gbps)
The Cisco Alteon VA for NFV Performance Upgrade to Secure is engineered for enterprises deploying network function virtualization (NFV) architectures that demand high-performance application delivery with advanced security capabilities. This upgrade path transforms your existing Alteon VA infrastructure to support secure, high-throughput load balancing up to 80Gbps, making it ideal for data centers, service providers, and cloud-native environments requiring robust application delivery controller (ADC) functionality without physical appliance constraints.
Perfect for organizations modernizing their network infrastructure, this NFV performance upgrade delivers carrier-grade reliability, seamless failover, and comprehensive security features in a virtualized form factor. Whether you're optimizing multi-cloud deployments, enhancing application performance, or strengthening security posture, this solution provides the scalability and flexibility your business needs.
Key Features
- High-performance application delivery up to 80Gbps throughput capacity
- Network Function Virtualization (NFV) optimized architecture for virtual deployment
- Advanced security features including DDoS protection and SSL/TLS inspection
- Seamless upgrade path from standard to secure performance tier
- Multi-tenant support for service provider and cloud environments
- Real-time traffic analytics and application visibility
- Redundancy and high availability with stateful failover
- Support for IPv4 and IPv6 protocols
- Flexible licensing model for performance-based scaling
- Integration with Cisco ecosystem and management platforms
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems |
| Part Number |
L-RDAV-L80G-PUS= |
| Product Type |
Application Delivery Controller (ADC) - NFV License Upgrade |
| Deployment Model |
Virtual (NFV) |
| Performance Tier |
Secure Performance Upgrade |
| Throughput Capacity |
Up to 80 Gbps |
| Security Features |
DDoS Protection, SSL/TLS Inspection, Web Application Firewall |
| Supported Platforms |
VMware vSphere, KVM, OpenStack, Hyper-V |
| License Type |
Performance-based upgrade license |
| High Availability |
Active-Active and Active-Passive clustering |
| Management |
Cisco Prime Application Controller compatible |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between standard and secure performance upgrade for Alteon VA?
The secure performance upgrade adds comprehensive security features including advanced DDoS protection, SSL/TLS inspection, and web application firewall capabilities to your existing Alteon VA deployment. This upgrade enhances your application delivery infrastructure with enterprise-grade security without requiring hardware replacement.
Can I upgrade my existing Alteon VA license to this secure performance tier?
Yes, this product is specifically designed as an upgrade path for existing Alteon VA customers. The NFV performance upgrade to secure seamlessly integrates with your current deployment, enabling you to add security features and scale performance to 80Gbps with minimal disruption.
What virtualization platforms does Cisco Alteon VA support?
The Alteon VA for NFV supports major virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere, KVM, OpenStack, and Microsoft Hyper-V, providing flexibility for diverse data center and cloud environments.
How does this upgrade improve application delivery security?
This secure upgrade provides real-time threat detection, DDoS mitigation, SSL/TLS encryption inspection, and web application firewall protection, ensuring your applications remain secure while maintaining high performance and availability.
