F5 Big IP R2600 Appliance

F5 BIG-IP r2600 – Performance and Efficiency for Branches, SMBs, and Dev/Test Environments

The F5 BIG-IP r2600 is designed for SMEs, dev/test environments, and remote offices. It offers a great balance of performance, core features, and cost-efficiency in a compact, energy-saving device.

Key Features & Highlights for R2600

1. Efficient Performance Tier

With up to 20 Gbps of L4 throughput and 13 Gbps of L7 throughput, the Big-IP r2600 provides a strong performance base for handling mainstream workloads. It ensures smooth user experiences even during traffic peaks, making it ideal for organizations seeking both performance and affordability.

2. Core Application Scenario: Web & API Security Acceleration

The r2600 can handle up to 7,000 SSL handshakes per second (with 2K keys), efficiently taking over SSL/TLS tasks from backend servers. It secures encrypted traffic for websites, mobile backends, and APIs, enhancing security and performance while freeing up resources for critical business logic.

3. Flexible Network Connectivity

Comes with 4 × 10GbE RJ45 copper ports and 4 × 10GbE SFP+ fiber ports, it provides flexible interface options for easy integration with different network setups. It simplifies deployment and boosts adaptability, whether you’re connecting to legacy switches or high-speed fiber networks.

4. Reliable Operational Assurance

Built on F5’s enterprise-grade hardware and tested for stability and compatibility, it can have extra power supplies and works well in high availability setups, keeping your important applications running even if something goes wrong.

5. Scalability & Investment Protection

With 16GB of memory and F5’s ScaleN® architecture, the F5 r2600 is ready for future growth. It protects your initial investment by allowing seamless upgrades to higher-tier models as your needs increase, ensuring long-term value.

Applicable Scenarios

The r2600 is ideal for a wide range of deployment needs:

• Website Load Balancing for SMBs: Ensure fast and reliable access for corporate websites, online portals, or e-commerce platforms.
• Enterprise App Delivery: Optimize and secure ERP, CRM, and internal apps to boost employee productivity.
• Development & Test Environments: Create production-like environments for faster testing and higher-quality code deployment.
• Branch Office Acceleration: Deploy at branch locations for local traffic management and seamless connectivity to HQ data centers.
• Web Application Security Gateway: Use as a secure front-end gateway for web apps, with SSL offloading, traffic filtering, and DDoS protection.

F5 BIG-IP r2600 Specifications

What are the main features of the F5 BIG-IP R2600?

The F5 BIG-IP R2600 is a high-performance Application Delivery Controller with the following main features:

• Capable of processing up to 475,000 L7 requests per second and 170K L4 connections per second.
• Supports up to 19 million concurrent L4 connections.
• Hardware-accelerated SSL/TLS offloading, handling up to 7,000 transactions per second.
• Equipped with an 8-core Intel Atom processor and 32 GB DDR memory.
• 480GB M.2 SSD storage.
• Network interfaces include 4 10G/1G copper ports and 4 25G/10G/1G fiber ports.
• 1U rack-mountable design with typical power consumption of 85W.

How does the F5 BIG-IP R2600 compare to the R2800?

The R2800 outperforms the R2600 in several key metrics:

• L7 requests per second: 875,000 (R2800) vs. 475,000 (R2600)
• L4 connections per second: 350,000 (R2800) vs. 170,000 (R2600)
• Throughput: 25 Gbps L4 / 17 Gbps L7 (R2800) vs. 20 Gbps L4 / 13 Gbps L7 (R2600)
• The R2800 supports 2 tenants (requires F5OS 1.8.0 or higher), while the R2600 supports only 1 tenant.

What licensing options are available for the F5 BIG-IP R2600?

The R2600 supports F5’s “Good, Better, Best” licensing bundles, which include modules such as Local Traffic Manager (LTM), Global Traffic Manager (GTM), Access Policy Manager (APM), Application Security Manager (ASM), and more. Additionally, users can purchase individual module licenses as needed.

Does the F5 BIG-IP R2600 support DNS services?

Yes, the R2600 supports DNS services, including Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) and DNSSEC, which are suitable for optimizing global application delivery and enhancing DNS security.