F5-BIG-BT-R2600 Best Bundle

The F5-BIG-BT-R2600 is the most feature-rich version built on the R2600 hardware platform. Unlike the single-function F5 BIG-IP LTM R2600 or F5 BIG-IP LC R2600 for internet link management — the BT R2600 combines multiple functionalities into one unified platform through its “Best Bundle” license. It’s more than just a load balancer—it’s an integrated application services gateway that includes:

• Application Delivery (LTM)
• Global Server Load Balancing (DNS/GTM)
• Network Firewall (AFM)
• Web Application Firewall (AWF)
• Unified Access Control (APM)

Ideal for organizations seeking to streamline IT infrastructure and reduce the cost and complexity of managing multiple devices.

F5-BIG-BT-R2600 Features:

• Integrated Gateway for SMBs
  The BT R2600 consolidates essential application services into a single platform, offering a unified management interface and policy engine. This enables your team to operate with greater efficiency—managing tasks that would typically require multiple devices and interfaces.
• Comprehensive Foundational Security
  It ensures high availability through LTM, shields web applications from attacks like SQL injection via Advanced Web Firewall (AWF), and mitigates network-level DDoS attacks using Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM). This results in end-to-end protection—from the network edge to the application layer.
• Best Entry-Level Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
  Instead of purchasing separate hardware for load balancing, WAF, and VPN, you gain all-in-one capabilities in a single appliance. This significantly reduces capital expenditure, while also saving ongoing costs on rack space, power consumption, and multi-vendor support contracts.

F5-BIG-BT-R2600 Datasheet

• L4/L7 Throughput: 20 Gbps / 13 Gbps
• Max L4 Concurrent Connections: 14M
• SSL TPS (2K Keys): 7,000
• Memory: 16 GB DDR4
• Primary Ports: 4x 10G RJ45, 4x 10G SFP+
• Hardware Redundancy: Optional Dual PSU, Single Drive

Q1: What’s the main difference between BT-R2600 and LTM-R2600?
A: The F5 BIG-BT-R2600 is an all-in-one bundle. It includes LTM capabilities plus advanced modules like AFM (firewall), AWF (web application firewall), APM (access control), and DNS (global load balancing). The LTM version focuses solely on server load balancing.

Q2: Can the R2600 handle all “Best Bundle” modules running at once?
A: Yes, it’s sufficient for its target SMB users. The R2600 is designed to handle moderate traffic loads while running multiple modules concurrently. For heavy workloads on a specific service (e.g., WAF), consider a higher-end model.

Q3: What’s the benefit of BT-R2600 compared to buying separate single-function devices?
A: Seamless integration. All modules run on F5’s unified TMOS platform, allowing deep policy coordination and simplified management—something difficult to achieve with multi-vendor solutions.