Distribute client traffic across application services with the Cisco Alteon D-5424SL platform configured for the 22 Gbps Deliver capacity tier. As an application delivery controller, the platform operates at Layers 4 through 7, where traffic policies can direct connections according to transport and application-level requirements. This role places it in front of published applications and service tiers that require controlled traffic distribution rather than direct, single-server access. RD-5424SL-22G-D identifies the D-5424SL configuration carrying the 22 Gbps Deliver designation. The capacity designation matters when matching an appliance configuration to anticipated application traffic levels. It provides a clear distinction from configurations built around different performance tiers or delivery designations within the same appliance platform. Use this appliance where application availability architecture requires a dedicated load-balancing tier between clients and application resources. Network and application teams can position it at the service edge for traffic distribution across web, business application, and other published service pools. The D-5424SL naming establishes the appliance platform, while the 22G Deliver configuration identifies the specific capacity variant requested.