F5 Big IP Link Contoller f5-big-lc-r10800

F5-BIG-LC-R10800 Link Controller

  • 1 million connections/second ensure global ultra-low-latency access.
  • Hardware redundancy + sub-second failover guarantee uninterrupted mission-critical services.
  • 28 dedicated cores execute real-time outbound routing
  • High-density 100G ports + 190 Gbps throughput easily meet next-decade bandwidth growth.
Key Features

As the direct performance upgrade to the flagship model F5-BIG-LC-R10600, the F5-BIG-LC-R10800 unlocks stronger intelligent processing capabilities while sharing the same built-in hardware platform. Its core advantages lie in providing more vCPU cores for business processing (28 vs 24) and higher connection processing capacity (2.1 million vs 1.9 million CPS). These advantages enable the F5-BIG-LC-R10800 to execute more complex and fine-grained intelligent routing policies, thereby ensuring an ultimate user experience while maximizing bandwidth cost optimization for large multinational enterprises, financial institutions, and cloud service providers.

F5-BIG-LC-R10800 Key Features

Ultimate User Experience
The F5-BIG-LC-R10800 can handle up to 2.1 million new connections per second, meaning it provides instantaneous intelligent DNS responses for your global inbound traffic, always routing users to the fastest, most stable Internet links, minimizing cross-network latency.

Carrier-Grade Business Continuity
The F5-BIG-LC-R10800 comes standard with RAID1 dual drives and dual hot-swappable power supplies, offering ultimate hardware reliability. Combined with its second-level link health monitoring and automatic failover capabilities, it provides telecommunications-grade uninterrupted operation guarantees for your critical business.

Intelligent Bandwidth Cost Optimization
With 28 business processing cores, the F5-BIG-LC-R10800 can execute thousands of complex outbound routing policies in real-time. You can schedule traffic based on applications, user groups, or real-time link costs, ensuring every bandwidth investment is used effectively, maximizing your bandwidth ROI.

Future-Proof Network Investment
Its 190Gbps throughput capacity, massive 256GB memory, and ultra-high-density 100G/25G ports reserve significant capacity for your traffic growth and network architecture upgrades in the coming years, avoiding frequent hardware replacements and migration costs.

F5-BIG-LC-R10800 Datasheet

  • L4/L7 Throughput: 190 Gbps / 145 Gbps
  • Max L4 Concurrent Connections: 160M
  • L4 Connections Per Second: 2,100,000
  • Memory: 256 GB DDR4
  • Primary Ports: 4x 100G/40G QSFP+, 16x 25G/10G SFP+
  • Hardware Redundancy: Standard Dual PSU, RAID1 Dual Drives
Specification

Traffic Processing and Acceleration

Intelligent Traffic Processing:

  • L7 requests per second: 5.5M
  • L4 connections per second: 2.1M
  • L4 HTTP requests per second: 36M Maximum
  • L4 concurrent connections: 160M
  • Throughput: 190 Gbps/145 Gbps L4/L7

Hardware Offload SSL/TLS:

  • 150K TPS (2K SSL TPS)
  • 110K TPS (ECDHE-ECDSA P-256 TPS)
  • 110K TPS (ECDHE P-256-RSA 2k TPS)
  • 80 Gbps bulk encryption

System Architecture & Logical Design

  • Hardware Compression: 80 Gbps
  • Software Architecture: 64-bit TMOS; 64-bit F5OS
  • Multi-Tenancy: 28 Tenant
  • Processor: 12 vCPU reserved for F5OS, (28 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
FAQs

What’re the specific performance improvements of the F5-BIG-LC-R10800 over the R10600?
It includes:

  • The LC R10800 offers 28 vCPUs compared to 24 vCPUs on the R10600.
  • It can handle up to 2.1 million new connections per second,
  • It supports higher data throughput (officially up to 190 Gbps), meeting future demands for increased traffic volume.
  • It incorporates advanced Intel processors and hardware acceleration for the latest encryption algorithms, boosting overall performance and security.

What are the specific advantages of having 28 business cores for the Link Controller?
One box serves tens of thousands of users, enforces thousands of identity- and app-aware rules, and picks the best path in real time—no slowdown, no bottlenecks.

Is the LC-R10800 suitable for enterprises with global deployments?
Absolutely. Its powerful inbound connection processing capability and intelligent DNS features are key for providing “closest access” and optimal link experience for global users. No matter which continent your users are on, the F5-BIG-LC-R10800 can find them the fastest “route home.”

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