F5 Big-IP R2800 Appliance

Like F5 BIG-IP r2600, the R2800 model is an enhanced model in the r2000 series. However, it offers significantly improved core processing capabilities. The r2800’s main advantages include double the SSL performance, a dedicated hardware compression module, and support for two tenants. These enhanced features make it ideal for handling more complex encrypted workloads and multi-service deployments than R2600, making it the perfect choice for those seeking more power and flexibility in an entry-level product.

Key Features & Highlights

Enhanced Performance Tier: The r2800 offers up to 25 Gbps of L4 throughput and 17 Gbps of L7 throughput, which gives you quicker speeds and can handle more work, so you get a really good experience.

Core Application Scenario: Double SSL Performance & Hardware Compression Engine

Capable of handling up to 15,000 SSL handshakes per second—double of r2600—R2800 is well-suited for encryption-intensive applications like finance and e-commerce. Crucially, it includes a 15 Gbps hardware compression module that optimizes data traffic without consuming valuable CPU resources, ensuring outstanding performance even under high load.

Flexible High-Speed Connectivity

Equipped with 4 × 10GbE copper ports (RJ45) and 4 × 25G/10G SFP28/SFP+ fiber ports, the r2800 interfaces ensure data flows in and out of the device without bottlenecks and can adapt to a variety of network topologies.

Dual-Tenant Virtualization Capability

With 32GB of memory and support for two independent tenants, the r2800 allows you to securely isolate services for different departments or applications on a single device. This “two-in-one” capability greatly enhances hardware resource utilization, offering greater flexibility for IT infrastructure consolidation and service deployment.

R2800 Applicable Scenarios

With its enhanced performance and features, the r2800 is particularly well-suited for:

• Encryption-Intensive businesses
• Web applications needing traffic compression
• Lightweight multi-Tenant requirements
• Fast-growing companies
• General scenarios seeking better performance

What are the key differences between BIG-IP r2600 and r2800?
A: Both models are based on R2000, share the same hardware chassis, but the r2800 offers double the SSL performance, a dedicated hardware compression engine, and support for two tenants.

Can the F5 r2800 support high-performance SSL offloading?
A: Yes. The r2800 delivers up to 15,000 SSL TPS (RSA2K) and includes a hardware-based compression module to efficiently offload CPU-intensive tasks.

How many virtual tenants does the r2800 support?
A: The r2800 supports up to 2 tenants, allowing secure separation of services or departments on a single device.

Is the r2800 suitable for high availability (HA) environments?
A: Absolutely. It supports HA clustering and optional dual power supplies to ensure continuous service uptime.

What types of network interfaces are available on the r2800?
A: It includes 4 × 10GBase-T (RJ45) ports and 4 × 25G/10G SFP28/SFP+ ports, offering high-speed, flexible network connectivity.

Does the r2800 offer investment protection for future growth?
A: Yes. Its scalable architecture and enhanced features provide headroom for growing workloads, making it a future-proof choice for evolving IT needs.