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CSG700 Series Appliance
Versa CSG750
Cloud Services Gateway for Mid-to-Large Enterprise Branches
Next Generation Appliances for SD-WAN and Security
Versa CSG750 is a compact, powerful appliance perfect for deployment in medium-sized branches (up to 200 users) that need advanced SD-Security (NGFW and UTM) along with comprehensive advanced application and cloud-intelligent SD-WAN services on-premises.
The Versa 700 series appliances are designed for deployment in mid-to-large Enterprise branches delivering industry’s richest set of networking functions. The versatile CSG700 series appliances deliver carrier-grade reliability, with enterprise-grade routing, SD-WAN, and next-generation security all while supporting a diverse set of WAN access technologies (MPLS and broadband), wireless WAN access technologies (3G, 4G-LTE, LTE Advanced), and non-Ethernet connectivity options including A/VDSL2 and T1/E1.
CSG700 appliances are designed to be FIPS compliant in the core hardware. Ethernet WAN and LAN ports for connectivity and can be ordered with optional factory-installed LTE module(s) for 4G/LTE-A access, T1/E1 NIC, and A/VDSL2 NIC. With an integrated 802.11ac Access Point (AP) module that can be added on, these modules can provide enterprise-grade WLAN coverage for the branch. The CSG700 series appliances come with very high MTBF numbers thanks to its fan-less and specialized design. CSG700 series appliances scale SD-WAN performance up to 2 Gbps and up to 350 users.
CSG700 Series Appliances
Versa Networks Cloud Services Gateway (CSG) is a next-generation enterprise software-defined networking appliance that is based on x86 architecture to deliver cloudnative SD-WAN, SD-Security, and SD-Routing services. CSG700 series appliances are ideal for customers deploying Versa Secure Cloud IP platform architecture in small and medium branch offices.
Versa CSG700 series appliances are supported by the Versa Secure Cloud IP Platform’s centralized management, Versa Director, and Versa Analytics software. Versa’s softwaredefined infrastructure and Secure SD-WAN architecture enable enterprises to migrate from legacy WANs and to transform to a Software-Defined WAN solution, thus achieving superior business agility, branch modernization, and lower TCO.
Versa CSG700 series appliances are designed for deployment in mid-to higher level Enterprise branches to deliver industry’s richest set of networking functions. The versatile CSG700 series appliances deliver carrier-grade reliability, with enterprisegrade routing, SD-WAN and next-generation security while supporting a diverse set of WAN access technologies (MPLS and broadband), wireless WAN access technologies (3G, 4G-LTE, LTE Advanced) and non-Ethernet connectivity options including A/VDSL2 and T1/E1.
CSG700 series appliances have
- Ethernet WAN and LAN ports for connectivity and can be ordered with optional factory-installed LTE module(s) for 4G/LTE-A access, T1/E1 NIC, and A/VDSL2 NIC.
- Integrated 802.11ac Access Point (AP) module is orderable as an add-on factoryinstalled module, to provide enterprise-grade WLAN coverage for the branch.
- Add-on POE+ NIC module powered with an external power-supply-unit (PSU) allows the appliance to support the powering of up to 4 PoE connected devices (up to 60 Watts in total, with each port supporting up to 30 Watts).
- Add-on T1/E1-NIC provides 4 ports of T1/E1 interfaces to allow seamless connectivity via legacy WAN networks while supporting PPP, HDLC and Frame Relay encapsulations.
- Add-on A/VDSL2-NIC provides 1 port A/VDSL2 interface that supports VDSL2 up to 200+ Mbps in upstream and downstream directions. In addition, it auto-detects ADSL connections and adapts itself to ADSL where VDSL is not present. A/VDSL2-NIC comes in two flavors; Annex A (for POTS based connections) and Annex B (for ISDN based connections).
- Designed to be aesthetically pleasing, the CSG700 series appliances are passively cooled and fanless, making them suitable for deployment in an office environment. They can also be deployed in a standard 19” rack.
The CSG700 series appliances consists of the following base models
- CSG730 is optimized for deployment in small branches (up to 50 users) that require advanced application and cloud intelligence with hierarchical QoS, providing a cost-effective SD-WAN solution.
- CSG750 is a compact, powerful appliance perfect for deployment in medium-sized branches (up to 200 users) that need advanced SD-Security (NGFW and UTM) along with comprehensive advanced application and cloud-intelligent SD-WAN services on-premises.
- CSG770 is a high performance, powerful appliance for deployment at medium to larger branches (up to 350 users) that require a scalable uCPE (universal CPE) solution with advanced application and cloudintelligent SD-WAN services, advanced SD-Security (NGFW and UTM) and flexibility for hosting thirdparty VNFs (virtual network functions) on-premises.
Versa Director supports configuration, monitoring, and provisioning of CSG appliances, and Versa Analytics provides device, network, and security analytics for the CSG appliances. The CSG700 series appliances can be deployed by managed service providers (MSPs) for scalable managed services and by enterprises of all sizes from small and medium businesses to Fortune 500 companies. The CSG700 series appliances have been designed for ease of use whether deployed as a desktop unit or deployed in a rack. For an office deployment, the CSG700 series appliances are elegantly designed to fit seamlessly into modern office decor. The fanless architecture increases device resiliency and allows the appliances to be deployed in environments where silent operation is mandatory, such as in banks, retail offices, and SOHO.
For rack-mounted deployments, the port side of the CSG700 series appliances is designed to simplify operations and accessibility and to improve visibility of device operational status and health. Status LEDs provide succinct visualization of the operational status of the device and of the GPS, WLAN, and LTE connectors.
Cloud-native SD-WAN, security, and routing
Versa Networks CSG series are a next-generation enterprise software-defined networking appliance that is based on Intel’s x86 latest architecture to deliver cloud-native SD-WAN, security, and routing services.
High-Performance
Leverages Intel DPDK, encryption offload and quick assist.
Integrated LTE
Up to four independent LTE-A links providing unmatched resiliency and flexibility for wireless WAN.
Enterprise-grade WiFi
802.11ac high-performance dual-radio WiFi module for enterprise-grade WLAN connectivity in the branch.
POE+
4-Port POE+ module to connect IP Phones, cameras, IoT devices.
Secure
Integrated TPM chip and designed for FIPS 140-2 compliance.
POE+ and WiFi are optional factory installed modules. Dual-LTE is an orderable option installed from factory.
Highly performing, scalable branch appliances
The CSG700 series appliances are highly performing, scalable entry-level and medium-branch appliances for Secure SD-WAN and SD-Branch deployments.
Versatility and Flexibility
CSG700 series appliances are based on Intel’s x86 architecture, taking advantage of the latest performance enhancements for packet processing, encryption offload, and quick-assist technology to deliver the most efficient,high performance appliance for the branch. The innovative CSG700 series appliances are engineered to deliver high-performance and scalable multi-tenant, cloud-native enterprise-grade networking and security services, such as routing, SD-WAN, NGFW, CGNAT, and UTM.
Resiliency and Manageability Advantage
The CSG700 series appliances are designed for resiliency and durability to ensure business continuity and services. The fanless design and architecture, even in the highest performing model, ensure a long mean time between failure (MTBF). The appliances come with dual BIOS support for increased resiliency and reliability during BIOS upgrades. The CSG700 series appliances have specially designed LEDs that are unique and intuitive to instantly provide device and interface status for ease of manageability.
Security Advantage
The platform hardware has been designed for FIPS 140-2 compliance and comes configured from the factory as a trusted platform. Preinstalled FIPS stickers provide default factory sealing and deliver the assurance of tamper proof operation. A TPM chip integrated into the appliance ensures the integrity and security of critical data, such as encryption and authentication keys.
LTE Advantage
4G/LTE support is ubiquitous across all models and can be used as a primary or backup WAN access link for the branch and remote sites. Enterprise customers can deploy CSG700 series appliances with up to four independent LTE-A links simultaneously, providing unmatched resiliency and flexibility for wireless WAN access from the branch.
Each appliance can be ordered with two factory-installed enterprise grade internal CAT-6 LTE Advanced (LTE-A) modems to provide simultaneous connectivity (Active/Active) to two active LTE access links. Each LTE modem provides performance up to 300 Mbps downstream and up to 50 Mbps upstream.
The embedded LTE-A modules are firmware controlled, allowing for maximum carrier flexibility and independence. The appliance has two externally accessible SIM card slots, one for each embedded LTE-A modem. If the appliance is configured with two LTE-A modems, each SIM card is used to control one LTE radio each. The appliance also has two USB slots that can be simultaneously connected to two LTE dongles. With two internal modems and two USB attached modems, customers can deploy up to four simultaneous LTE WAN connections.
Wi-Fi Advantage
Each CSG700 series appliance can be ordered with a factory-installed 802.11ac (Wave2) high-performance dual-radio access point module to deliver enterprise-grade WLAN connectivity to the branch. The Wi-Fi AP module is an 802.11 a/b/g/n/an/ac (Wave2) access point that can support up to 8 SSIDs and 255 wireless clients concurrently. The embedded Wi-Fi AP module supports 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz frequency bands simultaneously (Dual Band, Dual Concurrent Access). The module supports 2x2 MU-MIMO with beamforming capabilities and is suitable for small-to-medium-office deployments. The WLAN AP module also supports Mesh Wi-Fi and frequency-band steering capabilities, and has the sufficient transmission power and MRC capabilities to process weak wireless signals from distant client devices, thus providing the best possible user experience.
NIC options
The 4-port PoE+ Network Interface Card (NIC) module can provide up to a total of 60 Watts of power to four connected devices, delivering 15.4 Watts (802.3af) or 30 Watts (802.3at) of power to each device. Note, a second PSU (power supply unit) is required for the CSG700 series appliances to provide the additional power needed to distribute power for operating the PoE ports. APs, cameras, VoIP phones, and other PoEcapable devices can be powered without using AC adapters by leveraging the POE ports on the appliance.
CSG700 Series platforms also support additional NIC options such as ADSL/VDSL2 NIC and T1/E1 NIC.
Versa CSG700 Series specifications
Versa CSG730
CSG730 is optimized for deployment in small branches (up to 50 users) that require advanced application and cloud intelligence with hierarchical QoS, providing a cost-effective SD-WAN solution.
Versa CSG750
CSG750 is a compact, powerful appliance perfect for deployment in medium-sized branches (up to 200 users) that need advanced SD-Security (NGFW and UTM) along with comprehensive advanced application and cloud-intelligent SD-WAN services on-premises.
Versa CSG770
CSG770 is a high performance, powerful appliance for deployment at medium to larger branches (up to 350 users) that require a scalable uCPE (universal CPE) solution with advanced application and cloudintelligent SD-WAN services, advanced SD-Security (NGFW and UTM) and flexibility for hosting thirdparty VNFs (virtual network functions) on-premises.
| CSG730 | CSG750 | CSG770 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended Deployment | Small Branch | Medium Branch | Medium / Large Branch |
| Throughput | |||
| Routing | 400 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps | 3,750 Mbps |
| Stateful Firewall | 250 Mbps | 1,500 Mbps | 2,800 Mbps |
| SD-WAN DIA | 250 Mbps | 1,500 Mbps | 2,800 Mbps |
| SD-WAN site to site | 150 Mbps | 800 Mbps | 1,500 Mbps |
| NGFW + AV with SD-WAN | N/A | 300 Mbps | 800 Mbps |
| NGFW + IPS with SD-WAN | N/A | 200 Mbps | 450 Mbps |
| NGFW + UTM with SD-WAN | N/A | 125 Mbps | 250 Mbps |
| Scaling | |||
| Concurrent HTTP Sessions | 32,000 | 100,000 | 300,000 |
| New HTTP Sessions per Second | 750 | 2,500 | 8,500 |
| Concurrent IPsec Tunnels | 256 | 1,000 | 5,000 |
| Networking | |||
| Wired Interfaces | 2 x Cu/SFP GE combo and 4 x Cu GE ports | ||
| Wireless Interfaces | Two configurable wireless slots for single LTE, dual LTE, and LTE/Wi-Fi combinations | ||
| NIC Support | See NIC Details Section | ||
| Management | 1 x RJ45 RS232 console, 1 x GE Cu (dual purpose) | ||
| Other Interfaces and Modules | |||
| TPM | 2.0 | ||
| Crypto Acceleration | QAT functionality in hardware | ||
| USB | 2 x USB 2.0 | ||
| Physical Characteristics | |||
| Unit Weight | 5.38 lb / 2.65 kg | ||
| Unit Dimensions | 1.75” / 4.45 cm (h) x 13.25” / 33.65 cm (w) x 8.75” / 22.22 cm (d) | ||
| Shipping Box Weight | 10.36 lb. / 4.7 kg | ||
| Shipping Box Dimensions | 7”/ 17.78 cm (h) x 16.875” / 42.86 cm (w) x 12.25” / 31.11 cm (d) | ||
| PSU | External AC PSU, plus additional PSU for the PoE NIC | ||
| Unit Power | 110-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz | ||
| Total POE Power | 60 W | ||
| Cooling | Passive | ||
| Mounting | Desk Stand, Ceiling Mount and Rack Mount | ||
| Operational and Compliance | |||
| Operational Temperature | 0-35C @ 3,000 m altitude | ||
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 70 C | ||
| Humidity | 10-85% | ||
| MTBF | 200,000 + Hours | ||
| FCC Classification | FCC Part 15, Class A | ||
| Environmental | ROHS | ||
| Safety | CE Marketing | ||
| Regulatory | FCC (US), CE (EU), CB (IEC), JRF/JPA(JP) | ||
CSG700 NIC Modules
Versa Cloud Services Gateway 700 series appliances are best suited for small-to-medium branch deployments as a WAN edge appliance with routing, SD-WAN, SD-Security and uCPE capabilities. Contact your Versa sales representative for more information about upcoming interface, modules, and NIC support.
| NIC Type | NIC Options | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GE | 4 x Cu GE with 802.3at (POE+) | 4-port Cu 802.3at (POE+) ports supporting both Type 1 and Type 2 POE devices. Each port can provide upto 30W of power, with a maximum of 60W for the module, for connecting PoE devices such as cameras, access points, and VoIP handsets. |
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