WS-SVC-MWAM-1 Cisco Multi-Processor WAN App Module
Cisco WS-SVC-MWAM-1 Multiprocessor WAN Application Module
Enterprise Cisco Multiprocessor WAN Application Module for Catalyst 6500 and Cisco 7600 Series Platforms
The Cisco WS-SVC-MWAM-1 Multiprocessor WAN Application Module is a high-density application processing module designed for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches and Cisco 7600 Series routers. It features a multi-processor architecture with six 700 MHz MIPS processors capable of running multiple independent Cisco IOS application instances. With Gigabit Ethernet trunk connectivity to the host switching fabric and hardware-assisted IPSec acceleration, the module provides scalable WAN application processing and secure network integration.
Designed for service provider and mobile networking environments, the Cisco WS-SVC-MWAM-1 supports applications including Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN), Home Agent (HA), Packet Data Serving Node (PDSN), and Service Selection Gateway (SSG). Its distributed processing architecture enables multiple application workloads to operate on a single module while supporting VLAN-based traffic transport and high-density packet processing.
The Cisco WS-SVC-MWAM-1 is an ideal solution for service provider networks, mobile packet core deployments, WAN application processing, carrier-grade infrastructure, secure enterprise networking, and mobile wireless services. Its modular design and direct integration with Cisco Catalyst 6500 and Cisco 7600 platforms provide a practical solution for expanding application processing capabilities within established network infrastructures.
Product Specifications - Cisco WS-SVC-MWAM-1 Multiprocessor WAN Application Module
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco WS-SVC-MWAM-1 Multiprocessor WAN Application Module |
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems |
| Part Number | WS-SVC-MWAM-1 |
| Product Type | Multiprocessor WAN Application Module (MWAM) |
| Module Category | WAN Application / Service Module |
| Compatibility | Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches and Cisco 7600 Series Routers |
| Processor Architecture | 3 Processor Complexes, 2 CPUs per Complex |
| Processor Configuration | 6 × 700 MHz MIPS CPUs |
| CPU Deployment | Each CPU can run an independent Cisco IOS image |
| Maximum IOS Images | Up to 5 IOS images per card |
| Memory Architecture | 3 Processor Complexes with Dedicated Memory |
| Memory Capacity | 1 GB for two processor complexes and 512 MB for the third complex |
| Standard Memory Option | 512 MB per MWAM processor |
| Optional Memory Option | 1 GB per MWAM processor |
| Flash Memory | Up to 64 MB onboard Flash DIMM; application configurations may include CompactFlash |
| Switching Fabric Connectivity | 3 × Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces to Host Switching Fabric |
| Fabric Interface Type | IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Trunk |
| IPSec Acceleration | Integrated Hardware IPSec Acceleration Module |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS |
| Application Support | Mobile Wireless and WAN Application Services |
| GGSN | Cisco Gateway GPRS Support Node |
| Home Agent | Cisco Home Agent (HA) for Mobile IP |
| PDSN | Cisco Packet Data Serving Node |
| SSG | Cisco Service Selection Gateway |
| Session Density | Scalable Distributed Application Processing |
| Application Processing | Multiple Independent Cisco IOS Application Instances |
| Network Integration | Direct Integration with Catalyst 6500 / Cisco 7600 Backplane |
| High Availability | Compatible with Cisco chassis redundancy architecture |
| Stateful Failover | Supported with compatible NSF/SSO configurations and software releases |
| Power Consumption | Approximately 3.57 A @ 42 V DC |
| Dimensions | Approximately 1.18 × 15.51 × 16.34 in. (3.0 × 39.4 × 41.5 cm) |
| Weight | Approximately 3–5 lb (1.36–2.27 kg), configuration dependent |
| Installation | Modular Chassis Service Module Slot |
| Front-Panel Indicators | STATUS LED and Shutdown Button |
| Management | Cisco IOS CLI and Host Chassis Management |
| Deployment | Service Provider, Mobile Wireless and Enterprise WAN Networks |
| Application | WAN Application Processing, Mobile Packet Core and Edge Services |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Use Cases | Service Provider Networks, Mobile Packet Core Deployments, WAN Application Processing, Secure Enterprise Networking, Carrier-Grade Infrastructure, Mobile Wireless Services |
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FAQs
Q1. What is the Cisco WS-SVC-MWAM-1?
The Cisco WS-SVC-MWAM-1 is a Multiprocessor WAN Application Module that provides scalable application processing for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches and Cisco 7600 Series routers, supporting advanced mobile wireless and WAN services.
Q2. Who should buy the Cisco WS-SVC-MWAM-1?
The module is ideal for telecommunications providers, internet service providers, large enterprises, and organizations deploying mobile wireless services, WAN applications, and carrier-grade Cisco infrastructures.
Q3. Is a refurbished Cisco WS-SVC-MWAM-1 worth buying?
Yes. A professionally refurbished Cisco WS-SVC-MWAM-1 offers reliable enterprise-class performance and advanced WAN application capabilities at a significantly lower cost than purchasing new hardware.
Q4. Which Cisco platforms are compatible with the Cisco WS-SVC-MWAM-1?
The WS-SVC-MWAM-1 is designed for compatible Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches and Cisco 7600 Series routers.
Q5. Which applications are supported by the Cisco WS-SVC-MWAM-1?
The module supports Cisco mobile wireless applications including GGSN, Home Agent (HA), Packet Data Serving Node (PDSN), and Service Selection Gateway (SSG), depending on the installed software image.
