F5 Big-IP R12900-DS Appliance
- L4/L7 Throughput: 195 Gbps / 195 Gbps
- Max L4 Concurrent Connections: 399M
- SSL TPS (2K Keys): 400,000
- Memory: 512 GB DDR4
- Primary Ports: 4x 100G/40G QSFP+, 16x 25G/10G SFP+
- Hardware Redundancy: Standard Dual PSU, RAID1 Dual Drives
The F5 BIG-IP® r12900-DS is the highest-performance model in the r12000 series hardware, specifically designed for large data centers and service providers requiring exceptional L7 processing capabilities and ultra-high-density service consolidation.
The r12900-DS hardware platform can be paired with various F5 specialized software modules to meet diverse business needs, such as Load Traffic Management (LTM), Advanced Web Security (AWF), and Link Control (LC).
To fully leverage this platform’s hardware capabilities, the preferred configuration is the “Best Bundle” (BT) solution. This integrated solution combines F5’s core functional modules, making it ideal for scenarios requiring comprehensive application delivery and security capabilities.
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- Specification
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The F5 BIG-IP r12900-DS is the highest-performance model in the r12000 series hardware. Key differences from the r12800-DS:
- More processing cores: 60 (compared to 52 in the r12800-DS);
- Enhanced SSL processing capability: 400K TPS (compared to 335K TPS in the r12800-DS).
This enables higher-density virtualized deployments and execution of complex application-layer policies with lower latency.
F5 BIG-IP r12900-DS Highlights
195Gbps L4/L7 balanced throughput: Ensures consistent application and network layer processing performance, maintaining application delivery even under complex security policies;
400K TPS SSL processing: Delivers high-capacity SSL/TLS encryption/decryption, specifically tailored for large-scale, high-security encrypted workloads;
60 Processing Cores: Deliver ample parallel processing power to support high-density virtualization (vCMP) and complex iRules policy execution;
Built-in Carrier-Grade Hardware Redundancy: Standard RAID1 mirrored dual hard drives and dual hot-swappable power supplies provide a high-availability hardware foundation for all critical services hosted on the device.
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Intelligent Traffic Processing | |
| L7 Requests per second | 10.5M |
| L4 Connections per second | 3.5M |
| L4 HTTP requests per second | 37M Maximum |
| Maximum L4 Concurrent connections | 399M |
| Throughput | 195 Gbps (L4) / 195 Gbps (L7) |
| Hardware Offload SSL/TLS | |
| SSL TPS (RSA 2k keys) | 400K TPS |
| ECDHE-ECDSA P-256 TPS | 300K TPS |
| ECDHE-P-256-RSA 2k TPS | 235K TPS |
| Bulk Encryption | 110 Gbps |
| Hardware Compression | 100 Gbps |
| Hardware DDoS Protection | 170M SYN Cookies per second |
| Software & Architecture | |
| Software Architecture | 64-bit TMOS, 64-bit F5OS |
| Multi-Tenancy | Up to 58 |
| Hardware Resources | |
| Processor | 12 vCPUs Reserved for F5OS, and 60 vCPUs Available for Tenancy |
| Memory | 512 GB DDR4 |
| Hard Drive | 2x 2TB U.2/U.3 Solid-State Drives (RAID1 Mirrored) |
| Network & Management Ports | |
| Management Ports | 1x 1000BASE-T, 1x USB 3.0, 1x serial console |
| 100/40 Gigabit Fiber Ports | 4 x 100G/40G QSFP28/QSFP+ ports |
| 25/10 Gigabit Fiber Ports | 16 x 25G/10G SFP28/SFP+ ports |
| Power & Physical | |
| Power Supply | 2 x 1224 W 100-240 VAC, Platinum, Dual DC PSU Optional |
| Typical Consumption | 855W (with dual power supply) |
| Typical Heat Generated | 2935 BTU/hour (110 VAC) / 2850 BTU/hour (230 VAC) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.72″ x 17.1″ x 30.6″ (4.37 cm x 44.20 cm x 77.72 cm) |
| Weight | 42.0 lbs (19 kg) (with two power supply units) |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Operating Relative Humidity | 5% to 85% at 40°C, non-condensing |
What are the main differences between the r12900-DS and r12800-DS?
The r12900-DS is the ultimate performance upgrade of the r12800-DS. Both share the same hardware foundation, but r12900-DS delivers superior performance: its service processing cores increase to 60 (compared to 52 in the r12800-DS), and SSL processing capability rises to 400K TPS (compared to 335K TPS in the r12800-DS). If you need to handle extreme application-layer policy and encryption workloads, the r12900-DS is the more suitable choice.
What types of workloads truly require the r12900-DS’s 60 processing cores?
Primarily two scenarios:
- hyperscale vCMP virtualization, such as service providers running as many high-performance virtual ADC tenants as possible on a single device;
- executing extremely complex, CPU-intensive iRules policies while maintaining line-rate real-time processing under peak traffic.
Is the F5 BIG-IP r12900-DS F5’s most powerful ADC appliance?
Within the r12000 series 1U form factor hardware platforms, it carries the highest performance license F5 offers. For hyperscale deployments demanding extreme processing density and exceptional performance, it stands out as a prominent choice.
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