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- In Stock: 1
- Manufacturer: Packeteer
- Model or Part: PS4500-L045M
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 26.00lb
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Overview
The Packeteer PacketShaper 4500 (model PS4500-L045M) delivers high performance traffic shaping and policy enforcement for midsize to large enterprise networks. With a dedicated 45 Mb shaping engine, this appliance optimizes bandwidth, reduces latency, and ensures critical applications receive the priority they need. Its robust hardware platform is designed for continuous operation in demanding data center or branch office environments, providing reliable control over both inbound and outbound traffic.
Key Features
- 45 Mb dedicated shaping capacity for precise bandwidth management
- Advanced application identification and prioritization
- Integrated QoS policies that support voice, video, and mission critical data
- Scalable architecture with modular line cards for future growth
- Comprehensive reporting and real time analytics via intuitive web interface
- Support for IPv4 and IPv6 traffic inspection
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: PS4500-L045M
- Shaping Throughput: 45 Mb per second
- Maximum Aggregate Throughput: 2.5 Gb per second
- Interfaces: 8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T, 4 x SFP+
- Processor: Dual core 2.0 GHz Intel Xeon
- Memory: 8 GB DDR3 RAM
- Storage: 256 GB SSD for logs and configuration backup
- Power: Dual redundant 500 W hot swap power supplies
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Dimensions: 44 cm x 44 cm x 4.4 cm (H x W x D)
- Weight: 12 kg
Typical Applications
- Enterprise WAN optimization to improve SaaS and cloud service performance
- Branch office traffic management, ensuring consistent user experience across multiple sites
- Data center ingress and egress traffic shaping to protect critical servers from congestion
- Prioritization of VoIP and video conferencing traffic for high quality real time communication
- Compliance enforcement by controlling bandwidth for non-business applications
- Network security integration with firewalls and intrusion prevention systems for layered protection
By deploying the Packeteer PacketShaper 4500 with 45 Mb shaping, organizations gain granular control over network resources, reduce operational costs, and deliver a smoother, more predictable user experience across all applications.