Cisco router ACE-4710-K9 Cisco ACE application control engine
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Equipment
SKU: CSC-ACE-4710-K9 | Part #: ACE-4710-K9 | MPN: ACE-4710-K9
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About the Cisco router ACE-4710-K9 Cisco ACE application control engine
The Cisco ACE-4710-K9 is managed via on-box CLI with no centralised controller or cloud licensing requirement, making it ideal for organisations seeking direct appliance control. This 1U rack-mountable Application Control Engine delivers enterprise-grade load balancing and SSL acceleration for data centre environments where network engineers and IT infrastructure teams demand high-performance application delivery without external management dependencies.
Built on Cisco ACE OS, the ACE-4710-K9 combines advanced Layer 4-7 application control with stateful failover redundancy. Dual hot-swappable power supplies ensure continuous operation, while support for up to 20 virtual contexts enables secure multi-tenant deployments. The appliance supports diverse load-balancing algorithms—round-robin, least connections, weighted, URL-based, cookie-based, header-based, and source IP hash—alongside comprehensive health monitoring via ICMP, TCP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, FTP, Telnet, and scripted probes. Compliance with IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging and RFC 2616 HTTP/1.1 standards ensures seamless integration into regulated enterprise networks.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: ACE-4710-K9
- Throughput: 4 Gbps
- Layer 4 Connections Per Second: 500,000
- Maximum Concurrent Connections: 4,000,000
- SSL Transactions Per Second (hardware accelerated): 15,000
- Network Interfaces: 4 x Gigabit Ethernet (copper, RJ-45) plus 1 x 10/100 Fast Ethernet out-of-band management port
- Supported SSL Protocols: SSL 3.0, TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1
- Redundancy: Stateful failover with Active/Standby and Active/Active support
For detailed specifications, compatibility verification, or deployment planning specific to your environment, contact Omnixon Global to request a formal quotation on the Cisco ACE-4710-K9.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Equipment |
| SKU | CSC-ACE-4710-K9 |
| Part Number | ACE-4710-K9 |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ACE-4710-K9 |
| Product Series | Cisco ACE 4710 Application Control Engine |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable appliance |
| Throughput | 4 Gbps |
| Layer 4 Connections Per Second | 500,000 |
| Maximum Concurrent Connections | 4,000,000 |
| SSL Transactions Per Second (TPS) | 15,000 (hardware accelerated) |
| SSL Bulk Encryption Throughput | 1 Gbps |
| Network Interfaces | 4 x Gigabit Ethernet (copper, RJ-45) |
| Management Interface | 1 x 10/100 Fast Ethernet out-of-band management port |
| Virtual Contexts | Up to 20 virtual contexts |
| Load Balancing Methods | Round-robin, least connections, weighted, URL-based, cookie-based, header-based, source IP hash |
| Supported SSL Protocols | SSL 3.0, TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1 |
| Health Monitoring | ICMP, TCP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, FTP, Telnet, scripted probes |
| Operating System | Cisco ACE OS (Application Control Engine Software) |
| Redundancy | Stateful failover with Active/Standby and Active/Active support |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies |
| Rack Units | 1U |
| Standards Compliance | IEEE 802.1Q (VLAN), RFC 2616 (HTTP/1.1), RFC 2246 (TLS) |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco router ACE-4710-K9 Cisco ACE application control engine
What does the Cisco Cisco router ACE-4710-K9 Cisco ACE application control engine do?
The Cisco Cisco router ACE-4710-K9 Cisco ACE application control engine is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Is the Cisco Cisco router ACE-4710-K9 Cisco ACE application control engine compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Cisco router ACE-4710-K9 Cisco ACE application control engine interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.