Compare Cisco Content Engine 590 (CE-590) Remote Access Server to Cisco AS5400 (AS54-16E1-480AC-RF) Remote Access Server

Cisco Content Engine 500 series units are Internet content delivery devices that offer content caching, hosting, and other content-based services. The Content Engine sits on the WAN edge between your small business site, enterprise, or service provider network and the Internet.??The Content Engine 590 (CE-590) is a high-end Content Engine that services Internet service providers and large enterprise networks. The Content Engine sits on the WAN edge between your large enterprise or service provider network and the Internet and is designed to handle DS-3 traffic at 45 Mbps speed. The CE-590 is configured for AC-input power, whereas the CE-590-DC is configured for DC-input power. The default factory configuration comes with one power supply installed. The CE-590 has two internal 18-gigabyte (GB) Ultra2 LVD SCSI hard drives and an external SCSI port for attaching a six-drive Cisco Storage Array that increases the Content Engine storage capacity by an additional 108 GB (6 x 18 GB). Less

Cisco AS5400 Series Universal Gateways offer unparalleled capacity in only two rack units (2RUs) and provide universal port data, voice, and fax services on any port at any time. High-density (up to 1 CT3), low-power consumption (7.2A at 48 VDC per CT3), and universal port digital signal processors (DSPs) make the Cisco AS5400 Series Universal Gateways ideal for many network deployment architectures, especially colocation environments and mega points of presence (POPs).??Cisco AS5400 Series Universal Gateways support a wide range of IP-based value-added services including high-volume Internet access, regional or branch-office connectivity, corporate VPNs, long distance for Internet service providers (ISPs), international wholesale long distance, distributed prepaid calling, Signaling System 7 (SS7) interconnect, and enhanced voice services. Less