CSS11501S-K9 Cisco 11501 Content Services Switch with SSL, AC Power
Cisco CSS11501S-K9 11501 Content Services Switch with SSL and AC Power
Enterprise Cisco 11501 Content Services Switch with SSL Acceleration for Secure Application Delivery
The Cisco CSS11501S-K9 11501S Content Services Switch is an application delivery platform designed for enterprise data centers and service provider networks requiring intelligent traffic management, server load balancing, and secure application delivery. It features 8 × 10/100 Fast Ethernet ports and 1 × Gigabit Ethernet GBIC port, providing connectivity for web servers and network infrastructure. With integrated SSL acceleration and Layer 4–7 content switching, it helps optimize application performance while reducing processing demands on application servers.
Powered by Cisco WebNS software, the CSS11501S-K9 supports intelligent server load balancing, content-aware switching, session persistence, application health monitoring, and high-availability failover. Its application-aware traffic management capabilities distribute client requests across available servers, helping improve application availability, scalability, and responsiveness for business-critical services.
The Cisco CSS11501S-K9 is an ideal solution for enterprise web applications, e-commerce platforms, SSL offloading, server load balancing, data center application delivery, and business continuity environments. Its dedicated application delivery architecture provides a practical platform for organizations seeking reliable traffic distribution, secure SSL services, and improved availability of web-based applications.
Product Specifications - Cisco CSS11501S-K9 11501S Content Services Switch with SSL Acceleration
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco CSS11501S-K9 11501S Content Services Switch with SSL Acceleration |
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems |
| Part Number | CSS11501S-K9 |
| Product Series | Cisco 11500 Series Content Services Switch |
| Product Type | Content Services / Application Delivery Switch |
| Interfaces | 8 × 10/100 Fast Ethernet Ports + 1 × Gigabit Ethernet GBIC Port |
| Fast Ethernet Ports | 8 × 10/100BASE-T |
| Gigabit Ethernet Port | 1 × Gigabit Ethernet GBIC |
| Interface Type | RJ-45 Fast Ethernet and GBIC Gigabit Ethernet |
| Application Layer | Layer 4–7 Application Delivery |
| Load Balancing | Server Load Balancing |
| Content Switching | Supported |
| SSL Acceleration | Integrated SSL Services |
| SSL Offloading | Supported |
| Session Persistence | Supported |
| Health Monitoring | Server and Application Health Checks |
| Traffic Management | Content-Aware Traffic Distribution |
| Failover | High-Availability and Stateful Failover |
| Operating Software | Cisco WebNS |
| Software Platform | WebNS Operating System |
| Security | SSL Processing, Access Control and Content-Based Traffic Management |
| Application Delivery | Supported |
| Server Redundancy | Supported |
| Server Load Distribution | Supported |
| Content-Based Routing | Supported |
| Network Protocol Support | TCP/IP and HTTP-Based Application Traffic |
| Management | Cisco WebNS CLI and Network Management Tools |
| High Availability | Redundant / Failover Configuration Support |
| Form Factor | Fixed-Configuration Rack-Mountable Appliance |
| Deployment | Enterprise Data Centers and Service Provider Networks |
| Application | Web Application Delivery, Load Balancing and SSL Offloading |
| Compatibility | Cisco 11500 Series Content Services Platform |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Use Cases | Enterprise Web Applications, Server Load Balancing, SSL Offloading, E-Commerce Platforms, Data Center Application Delivery, Business Continuity |
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FAQs
Q1. What is the Cisco CSS11501S-K9?
The Cisco CSS11501S-K9 is a Cisco 11500 Series Content Services Switch that delivers Layer 4–7 load balancing, SSL acceleration, and intelligent application delivery for enterprise and service provider environments.
Q2. Who should buy the Cisco CSS11501S-K9?
The Cisco CSS11501S-K9 is ideal for enterprises, hosting providers, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and IT teams requiring secure application delivery, server load balancing, and high application availability.
Q3. Is a refurbished Cisco CSS11501S-K9 worth buying?
Yes. A professionally refurbished Cisco CSS11501S-K9 provides reliable application delivery, enterprise-grade SSL acceleration, and proven Cisco performance at a significantly lower cost than purchasing new equipment.
Q4. Does the Cisco CSS11501S-K9 support SSL acceleration?
Yes. The switch includes integrated SSL processing to offload encryption tasks from application servers, improving performance while maintaining secure client communications.
Q5. Which software runs on the Cisco CSS11501S-K9?
The Cisco CSS11501S-K9 operates on Cisco WebNS software, providing advanced Layer 4–7 switching, load balancing, content-aware traffic management, and application availability features.
