F5 Big IP R5900 Appliance

The F5 BIG-IP R5900 is built for large businesses and service providers. It delivers top performance and supports strong virtualization. As the best model in the R5000 series, it handles demanding workloads with ease.

Key Differences with R5800 and R5600

As the top model in the R5000 series, the F5 BIG-IP R5900 excels with its unmatched CPU power. It offers 26 virtual CPUs (vCPUs) for business processing, surpassing the F5 R5800 (18 vCPUs) and R5600 (12 vCPUs). This boost enables superior parallel processing, ensuring smooth, low-latency performance in high-density multi-tenant (vCMP) setups or complex iRules traffic policies. The R5900 stands out as the ultimate multitasking leader in the series.

F5 BIG-IP R5900 Architectural Pillars

Pillar 1: Powerful Application Processing
The R5900 delivers up to 100 Gbps of L4 throughput. Its 26 virtual CPUs (vCPUs) handle heavy application loads. This ensures smooth performance for any traffic pattern, keeping your business running seamlessly.

Pillar 2: Efficient Mixed-Traffic Handling
With 100,000 SSL transactions per second and 50 Gbps hardware compression, the R5900 excels at multitasking. It processes encryption, compression, and application requests at once. This makes it perfect for API gateways and SaaS platforms.

Pillar 3: High-Speed Network Connectivity
The R5900 includes 2 100G/40G and 8 25G ports. These provide high-bandwidth, low-latency network access. Its flexible ports support various roles, from core aggregation to service access, streamlining your network.

Pillar 4: Reliable Business Continuity
Built for high availability, the Big IP R5900 supports optional hot-swappable power supplies and clustering. Its enterprise-grade design ensures stability and reliability. This maximizes uptime for your critical applications.

Pillar 5: Cloud-Ready Virtualization
With 128 GB of memory and support for up to 26 tenants, the R5900 is a robust IT resource pool. It enables flexible virtualization and resource consolidation. This boosts ROI for enterprise private clouds.

Applicable Scenarios

The F5 BIG-IP R5900 is designed for service providers and large enterprises needing advanced virtualization or complex traffic rules (iRules). It is good at handling multiple tasks simultaneously and supports extensive virtual ADC consolidation. As the top performer in the R5000 series, it delivers unmatched power and flexibility.

What does the F5 R5900’s 26-core processing mean for real-world use?
It delivers exceptional parallel processing. The 26 vCPUs dedicated to business tasks provide:

• Strong virtualization (vCMP): Run multiple high-performance virtual ADCs with ample CPU resources, ensuring smooth operation in high-density multi-tenant environments without interference.
• Unmatched iRules efficiency: Execute complex iRules traffic scripts simultaneously, handling intricate policies without performance bottlenecks.

When should I choose the F5 R5900 over the R10000 series (e.g., R10600)?

• Choose R5900 for maximum processing efficiency and virtualization density.
• Choose R10600 for ultimate single-device reliability and higher throughput.

Is the F5 R5900 the most cost-effective virtualization (vCMP) option in F5’s lineup?
The Big IP R5900 is the top mid-to-high-end virtualization choice. It offers 26 business cores in the cost-effective R5000 series chassis. It’s ideal for enterprises needing high-performance virtual ADCs without the extreme throughput or port density of the R10000 series.

Is the F5 R5900 best for handling complex iRules traffic policies?
Yes. Its 26 vCPUs ensure high iRules execution efficiency. It processes large volumes of complex, iRules-driven connections in parallel without resource conflicts.

What licensing and service options should I consider for the F5 R5900?
Choose software licenses based on your needs, such as LTM (load balancing), AWF (application firewall), or a Best Bundle package. Contact us to configure the best licensing and service plan for you.