F5-BIG-BT-R10900 Best Bundle
- r10000 flagship: 200 K SSL TPS, 90 Gbps compression.
- 36 cores → 36 tenants, densest virtualization in the line.
- 4×100 G + 16×25 G ports—swallows data-center traffic whole.
- Built for massive scale, zero bottlenecks.
- Key Features
- Specification
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F5-BIG-BT-R10900: Best Bundle on Flagship Hardware for Ultimate Performance & Service Consolidation
As the top-tier model in the r10000 series, the F5-BIG-BT-R10900 unleashes the full potential of the platform. Compared to the F5-BIG-BT-R10800, it delivers:
- 33% higher SSL performance (200K vs. 150K TPS)
- More vCPUs (36 vs. 28)
- Balanced L4/L7 throughput for seamless multi-service performance.
It’s the ultimate choice for global cloud providers, telecom giants, and national financial data centers seeking peak performance and maximum service consolidation in a single device.
F5-BIG-BT-R10900 Key Features
Ultimate Integrated Services Platform
With up to 190Gbps of balanced L4/L7 throughput, the R10900 removes application-layer bottlenecks. Whether you’re running LTM, WAF, APM, or AFM at full throttle, this platform maintains line-rate performance across all services—ensuring uncompromised support for your most critical workloads.
Unrivaled Concurrent Security Processing
Handles 200,000 SSL TPS and offers 90Gbps hardware compression. This level of power allows simultaneous high-throughput SSL offloading, deep WAF inspection, and user access control—all without impacting speed or stability.
Maximum IT Resource Consolidation
With 36 dedicated vCPU cores and support for up to 36 isolated tenants, the R10900 sets the standard for virtualization density. Consolidate dozens of legacy appliances into a single, high-performance platform—reducing operational complexity and maximizing ROI.
High-Density Core Network Interfaces
Equipped with 4 x 100G and 16 x 25G ports, this gateway is built to move massive amounts of data with zero friction. It’s the perfect core aggregator for large-scale, high-traffic data center environments.
F5-BIG-BT-R10900 Datasheet
- L4/L7 Throughput: 190 Gbps / 190 Gbps
- Max L4 Concurrent Connections: 180M
- SSL TPS (2K Keys): 200,000
- Memory: 256 GB DDR4
- Primary Ports: 4x 100G/40G QSFP+, 16x 25G/10G SFP+
- Hardware Redundancy: Standard Dual PSU, RAID1 Dual Drives
Traffic Processing and Acceleration
Intelligent Traffic Processing:
- L7 requests per second: 6.6M
- L4 connections per second: 2.5M
- L4 HTTP requests per second: 37M Maximum
- L4 concurrent connections: 180M
- Throughput: 190 Gbps/190 Gbps L4/L7
Hardware Offload SSL/TLS:
- 200K TPS (2K SSL TPS)
- 140K TPS (ECDHE-ECDSA P-256 TPS)
- 110K TPS (ECDHE P-256-RSA 2k TPS)
- 95 Gbps bulk encryption
System Architecture & Logical Design
- Hardware Compression: 90 Gbps
- Software Architecture: 64-bit TMOS; 64-bit F5OS
- Multi-Tenancy: 28 Tenant
- Processor: 12 vCPU reserved for F5OS, (36 cCPU’s available for Tenancy)
- Memory: 256GB DDR
- Hard Drive: 2* 1TB U.2 Enterprise-class SSD
Network Interfaces & Connectivity
- Management Ports:
- 1x 1000BASE-T,
- 1x USB 3.0,
- 1x serial console
- 100/40 Gigabit Fiber Ports: 4× 100 G/40 G QSFP+/QSFP28 ports
- 25/10 Gigabit Fiber Ports: 16 × 25 G/10 G/10 G SFP+/SFP28
Power Supply & Energy Consumption Management
Power Supply:
- 1 x 1200 W 100-240 VAC (+/- 10%) AUTO Switching Platinum,
- Dual DC PSU Optional
Typical Consumption: 680W (dual power supply, 48V DC or 110V AC input)
Input Voltage / Typical Heat generated:
- Single Power supply
- 110 VAC input: 2325 BTU/hour
- 230 VAC input: 2290 BTU/hour
Physical Specifications & Environmental Adaptation
Dimensions: H: 1.72 inches (4.37 cm) x W: 17.1 inches (44.2cm) x D: 30.6 inches (77.72 cm). 1U industry standard rack-mount chassis
Weight: 36.0 pounds (916.33kg) with two power supply units (PSUs) (per unit)
Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Operational Relative Humidity: 5% to 85% (40 C) non-condensing
Safety Certification & Compliance
Hardware Certification Model: r2000
Safety Agency Approval:
- ANSI/UL 60950-1-2014
- CSA 60950-1-07, including A1:2011+A2:2014 IEC 60950-1:2005,
- A1:2009+A2:2013
- EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013
- IEC 62368-1:2014 (Second Edition) EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017
- CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1-14, UL 62368-1, 2nd edition
Certifications / Susceptibility Standards:
- FCC Class A (Part 15), lc Class A;
- VcCl Class AEN 55032:2012/AC:2013 Class A
- EN 55035:2017
- EN 300 386 V1.6.1 (2012)
- NEBS Level 3 compllant
Does the F5-BIG-BT-R10900 offer hardware advantages over the BT-R10800?
No. Both use the same carrier-grade platform with standard RAID1 drives and dual power supplies. The BT-R10900 simply unlocks the hardware’s full software potential via licensing.
Can the BT-R10900 run out of resources?
Highly unlikely. With 36 vCPUs, 256GB RAM, and hardware offloading, the BT-R10900 is built to support the most demanding workloads in large enterprises and service provider environments.
Who is the BT-R10900 designed for?
It’s ideal for top-tier service providers, financial institutions, and cloud operators seeking to consolidate many services onto the fewest, most powerful, and most reliable appliances for maximum ROI and operational simplicity.
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