| Terms you'll need to understand: Client mode Network Extension mode SEP SEP-E VRRP VCA protocol Techniques you'll need to master: Identifying the default hardware components of the VPN 3000 Concentrators Identifying the standard performance statistics for the VPN 3000 Concentrators Understanding SEP redundancy Comprehending the utilization of VRRP for concentrator redundancy Understanding concentrator load balancing functionality Recognizing the principle of bandwidth management This chapter introduces the hardware platforms for Cisco's VPN 3002 Hardware Client and the VPN 3000 Concentrator series. It is crucial that you understand the hardware aspect of the equipment before the actual configuration to provide a foundation for the components that you are configuring. Table 3.1 illustrates the Cisco VPN Concentrator and Client offerings and the locations in which you would implement these appliances. Table 3.1. Cisco VPN Concentrator and Client Platform OverviewConcentrator Model | Performance | Hardware Encryption | Site |
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3002 Hardware Client | 2.2Mbps/1 Session | NA | SOHO | 3005 | 4Mbps/100 Remote Sessions | NA | Small ROBO | 3015 | 4Mbps/100 Remote Sessions | NA | Small ROBO | 3030 | 50Mbps/1500 Remote Sessions | 1 SEP Module | Medium ROBO | 3060 | 100Mbps/5000 Remote Sessions | 2 SEP Modules | Central Site/SP | 3080 | 100Mbps/10,000 Remote Sessions | 4 SEP Modules | Central Site /SP | |