BIG-IP System

HARDWARE DATASHEET

Deliver More Applications for More Users

BIG-IP Application Delivery Networking platforms can manage even the heaviest traffic loads at both layer 4 and layer 7. By merging high performance switching fabric, specialized hardware, and advanced software, F5 provides the flexibility to make in-depth application decisions without introducing bottlenecks. With the high performance you get from BIG-IP platforms, you can consolidate devices saving management costs, electricity, space, and coolingand still have room to grow.

Key benefits
Consolidate your infrastructure with purpose-built hardware
BIG-IP hardware platforms are designed specifically for application delivery. One device can be configured for server load balancing, global data center load balancing, web application firewall, HTTP acceleration, spam filtering, and WAN optimization.

Reduce your operating costs

Spend less time on configuration, upgrades, and maintenance with the simple-to-manage BIG-IP hardware, featuring out-of-band management, front-panel management, warm upgrades, remote boot, and USB support.

Maximize uptime
Ensure your critical infrastructure is built on reliable hardware with hot-swappable components, redundant power supplies, redundant fans, compact flash, multi-boot support, and always-on management.

Offload application servers

BIG-IP systems feature high-performance SSL and compression hardware as well as advanced connection management to remove processingintensive tasks from application servers and use these resources more efficiently.

Secure your network

Instantly add a layer of security with BIG-IP systems, providing default deny security and a full packet filter engine that can limit access in a very granular way.

HARDWARE DATASHEET BIG-IP System

BIG-IP System

11050

8950

Specifications
Traffic Throughput:

11050
42 Gbps Included: 500 TPS Maximum: 100,000 TPS, 15 Gbps bulk encryption

8950/8950S
20 Gbps Included: 500 TPS Maximum for 8950: 56,00 TPS Maximum for 8950S: 100,000 TPS 9.6 Gbps bulk encryption N/A N/A Included: 50 Mbps Maximum: 8 Gbps Dual CPU, Quad Core (8 processors) 16 GB Two 1 TB drives (RAID 1) 16 8 LX; SX or copper (4 SX included) 2 SR (sold separately) Dual 850W included 419W (Dual A/C power - 110V input) 90-240 VAC +/- 10% auto switching, 50/60 hz 1431 BTU/hour (110V input) 3.5 H x 17.75 W x 20.75 D 2U industry standard rack-mount chassis 52 lbs. (dual power supply) 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C) 5 to 85% at 104 F (40 C) UL 60950-1:2001, 1st edition CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 IEC 60950-1: 2005, 2nd edition EN 60950-1: 2005, 2nd edition EN 55022:2006 + C1:2006 EN 55024:1998 +A1: 2001 +A2:2003 FCC Part 15B Class A VCCI Class A

Hardware SSL:

FIPS SSL: Hardware Compression: Software Compression: Processor: Memory: Hard Drive: Gigabit Ethernet CU Ports: Gigabit Fiber Ports (SFP): 10 Gigabit Fiber Ports (SFP+): Power Supply: Typical Consumption: Input Voltage: Typical Heat Output: Dimensions: Weight: Operating Temperature: Relative Humidity:

N/A N/A Included: 50 Mbps Maximum: 12 Gbps Dual CPU, Hex Core (12 processors) 32 GB Two 600 GB drives, 10,000 RPM N/A N/A 10 SR (2 included) Dual 850W included 440W (Dual A/C power - 110V input) 90-240 VAC +/- 10% auto switching, 50/60 hz 1501 BTU/hour (110V input) 5.2 H x 17.4 W x 21.4 D 3U industry standard rack-mount chassis 52 lbs. (dual power supply) 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C) 5 to 85% at 104 F (40 C) UL 60950-1:2001, 1st edition CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 IEC 60950-1: 2005, 2nd edition EN 60950-1: 2005, 2nd edition EN 55022:2006 + C1:2006 EN 55024:1998 +A1: 2001 +A2:2003 FCC Part 15B Class A VCCI Class A NEBS compliant (option)

Safety Agency Approval:

Certifications/ Susceptibility Standards:

HARDWARE DATASHEET BIG-IP System

8900

6900

3900

Specifications
Traffic Throughput: Hardware SSL: FIPS SSL: Hardware Compression: Software Compression: Processor: Memory: Hard Drive: Gigabit Ethernet CU Ports: Gigabit Fiber Ports (SFP): 10 Gigabit Fiber Ports (SFP+): Power Supply: Typical Consumption: Input Voltage: Typical Heat Output: Dimensions: Weight: Operating Temperature: Relative Humidity:

8900
12 Gbps Included: 500 TPS Maximum: 58,000 TPS, 9.6 Gbps bulk encryption FIPS 140-2 Level 2 (option) 20,000 TPS Included: 50 Mbps Maximum: 8 Gbps N/A Dual CPU, quad core (8 processors) 16 GB Two 1 TB drives (RAID 1) 16 8 LX; SX or copper (4 SX included) 2 SR (sold separately) Dual 850W included 450W (110V input) 90-240 VAC +/- 10% auto switching, 50/60hz 1536 BTU/hour (110V input) 3.5 H x 17.3 W x 21.4 D 2U industry standard rack-mount chassis 45.5 lbs. (dual power supply) 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C) 5 to 85% @ 40 C UL 60950 (UL1950-3) CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-00 (bi-national standard with UL 60950) CB TEST CERTIFICATION TO IEC 950 EN 60950 EN55022 1998 Class A EN55024 1998 Class A FCC Part 15B Class A VCCI Class A

6900
6 Gbps Included: 500 TPS Maximum: 25,000 TPS, 4 Gbps bulk encryption FIPS 140-2 Level 2 (option) 20,000 TPS Included: 50 Mbps Maximum: 5 Gbps N/A Dual CPU, dual core (4 processors) 8 GB Two 1 TB drives (RAID 1) 16 8 LX; SX or copper (4 SX included) N/A Dual 850W included 300W (110V input) 90-240 VAC +/- 10% auto switching, 50/60hz 1024 BTU/hour (110V input) 3.5 H x 17.75 W x 20.75 D 2U industry standard rack-mount chassis 45.5 lbs. (dual power supply) 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C) 5 to 85% @ 40 C UL 60950 (UL1950-3) CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-00 (bi-national standard with UL 60950) CB TEST CERTIFICATION TO IEC 950 EN 60950 EN55022 1998 Class A EN55024 1998 Class A FCC Part 15B Class A VCCI Class A NEBS compliant (option)

3900
4 Gbps Included: 500 TPS Maximum: 15,000 TPS, 2.4 Gbps bulk encryption

N/A
N/A Included: 50 Mbps Maximum: 3.8 Gbps Quad core CPU 8 GB 300 GB, 10,000 RPM 8 4 optional LX, SX, or copper

N/A
One 300W included, dual power option 175W (110V input) 90-240 VAC +/- 10% auto switching 598 BTU/hour (110V input) 1.75 H x 17 W x 21 D (per unit) 1U industry standard rack-mount chassis 20 lbs. (one power supply) 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C) 10 to 90% @ 40 C UL 60950 (UL1950-3) CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-00 (bi-national standard with UL 60950) CB TEST CERTIFICATION TO IEC 950 EN 60950 EN55022 1998 Class A EN55024 1998 Class A FCC Part 15B Class A VCCI Class A

Safety Agency Approval:

Certifications/ Susceptibility Standards:

HARDWARE DATASHEET BIG-IP System

3600

1600

Specifications
Traffic Throughput: Hardware SSL: Software Compression: Processor: Memory: Hard Drive: Gigabit Ethernet CU Ports: Gigabit Fiber Ports (SFP): Power Supply: Typical Consumption: Input Voltage: Typical Heat Output: Dimensions: Weight: Operating Temperature: Relative Humidity:

3600
2 Gbps Included: 500 TPS Maximum: 10,000 TPS, 2 Gbps bulk encryption Included: 50 Mbps Maximum: 1 Gbps Dual core CPU 4 GB 500 GB 8 2 optional LX, SX, or copper One 300W included, dual power option 165W (110V input) 90-240 +/- 10% VAC auto switching 563 BTU/hour (110V input) 1.75 H x 17 W x 21 D (per unit) 1U industry standard rack-mount chassis 20 lbs. (one power supply) 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C) 10 to 90% @ 40 C UL 60950 (UL1950-3) CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-00 (bi-national standard with UL 60950) CB TEST CERTIFICATION TO IEC 950 EN 60950 EN55022 1998 Class A EN55024 1998 Class A FCC Part 15B Class A VCCI Class A

1600
1 Gbps Included: 500 TPS Maximum: 5,000 TPS, 1 Gbps bulk encryption Included: 50 Mbps Maximum: 1 Gbps Dual core CPU 4 GB 500 GB 4 2 optional LX, SX, or copper One 300W included, dual power option 150W (110V input) 90-240 +/- 10% VAC auto switching 512 BTU/hour (110V input) 1.75 H x 17 W x 21 D (per unit) 1U industry standard rack-mount chassis 20 lbs. (one power supply) 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C) 10 to 90% @ 40 C UL 60950 (UL1950-3) CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-00 (bi-national standard with UL 60950) CB TEST CERTIFICATION TO IEC 950 EN 60950 EN55022 1998 Class A EN55024 1998 Class A FCC Part 15B Class A VCCI Class A

More Information
Visit these resources on F5.com to learn more about the BIG-IP family of products.

Datasheets
BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager BIG-IP Application Security Manager BIG-IP Link Controller BIG-IP WebAccelerator BIG-IP Edge Gateway BIG-IP Access Policy Manager BIG-IP WAN Optimization Module

Reports
F5 Application Delivery Controller Performance Report

Safety Agency Approval:

Certifications/ Susceptibility Standards:

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