F5-BIG-LC-R4600 Link Controller
- 30 Gbps Link Boost – bonds more pipes, keeps outbound traffic flying.
- 500 K CPS – swallows inbound floods, DNS answers in zero time.
- 12-Core Brain – runs complex routing rules in real time, saves bandwidth spend.
- Sub-Second Failover – dead link? Switches before users notice.
- Purpose-Built – right-sized power for growing enterprises and mid-size data centers.
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F5-BIG-LC-R4600 – Intelligent Link Controller Built for Growing Enterprises
BIG IP LC-R4600 is the upgrade solution designed for growing enterprises whose Internet egress demands exceed entry-level needs. Compared to LC-R2600 and LC-R2800, it achieves a structural leap by adopting a more powerful 16-core processor, doubling the memory to 64GB, and increasing new connection processing capacity to 500K/second. These major hardware upgrades enable the F5-BIG-LC-R4600 to easily manage multiple gigabit-class Internet leased lines and execute more complex routing policies, making it a perfect choice for medium-sized enterprises, regional online services, and large organizational branches.
F5-BIG-LC-R4600 Features
30Gbps Link Aggregation Throughput
The F5-BIG-LC-R4600 delivers up to 30Gbps total throughput, easily aggregating multiple gigabit internet links or backing up 10G egress redundantly. It serves as a high-speed, reliable, resilient internet gateway for data centers.
500K Connections per Second
Powered by strong processing cores, it handles 500,000 new connections/second. This ensures low-latency DNS resolution, swiftly directing users to the fastest, most stable links—vital for top user experience on high-traffic sites and platforms.
12-Core Enterprise Processing
Its 12 vCPUs effortlessly execute complex outbound routing policies. Fine-tune traffic scheduling by app type, user identity, link cost, etc., to maximize bandwidth ROI.
Second-Level Link Health Monitoring
Enterprise-grade high availability via 24/7 second-level checks. On ISP link failure, traffic switches instantly to healthy links, keeping critical business connectivity uninterrupted.
F5-BIG-LC-R4600 Datasheet
- L4/L7 Throughput: 30 Gbps / 30 Gbps
- Max L4 Concurrent Connections: 28M
- L4 Connections Per Second: 500,000
- Memory: 64 GB DDR4
- Primary Ports: 4x 10G RJ45, 4x 25G SFP28
- Hardware Redundancy: Optional Dual PSU, Single Drive
Traffic Processing and Acceleration
Intelligent Traffic Processing:
- L7 requests per second: 1.3M
- L4 connections per second: 500K
- L4 HTTP requests per second: 2.5M Maximum
- L4 concurrent connections: 38M
- Throughput: 40 Gbps/30 Gbps L4/L7
Hardware Offload SSL/TLS:
- 30K TPS (2K SSL TPS)
- 14K TPS (ECDHE-ECDSA P-256 TPS)
- 14K TPS (ECDHE P-256-RSA 2k TPS)
- 20 Gbps bulk encryption
Hardware Compression: 20 Gbps
System Architecture & Logical Design
- Software Architecture: 64-bit TMOS; 64-bit F5OS
- Multi-Tenancy: 2 Tenant
- Processor: 16-Core Intel® Atom® processor(12 CPUs available for Tenancy)
- Memory: 64 GB DDR4
- Hard Drive: 480GB M.2 SSD
Network Interfaces & Connectivity
- Management Ports:
- 1x 1000BASE-T,
- 1x USB 3.0,
- 1x serial console
- 10/40 Gigabit Fiber Ports: 4 × 10 G/1 G RJ-45 ports
- 25/10/1G Gigabit Fiber Ports: 4 × 25 G/10 G/1 G SFP+/SFP28
Power Supply & Energy Consumption Management
Power Supply:
- 1 x 250 W 100-240 VAC (+/- 10%) AUTO Switching Platinum,
- Dual DC PSU Optional
Typical Consumption: 85W (single power supply, 48V DC or 110V AC input)
Input Voltage / Typical Heat generated:
- Single Power supply
- 110 VAC input: 1455 BTU/hour
- 230 VAC input: 1420 BTU/hour
Physical Specifications & Environmental Adaptation
Dimensions: H: 1.74 inches (4.37 cm) x W: 17.1 inches (Standard rack) x D: 16.9 inches (42.9 cm). 1U industry standard rack-mount chassis
Weight: 20.0 pounds (9.07 kg) with one 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:
- 47 CFR FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A
- EN 55032:2015 +A11:2020, Class A
- EN 55035:2017 +A11:2020
- EN 300 386 V2.1.1 (2016-07)
How the Architectural Leap of the F5-BIG-LC-R4600 Enhances Multi-Link and High-Traffic Management?
F5 BIG-LC-R4600 – Architecture Upgrade in Six Bullets
- 16-core CPU: double the lanes for heavier links and smarter routing.
- 500 K CPS: new requests answered before DNS blinks.
- 64 GB RAM: headroom for complex policies and massive concurrency.
- 30 Gbps link agg: stack more pipes—no choke point.
- Sub-second failover: bad link gone, traffic moves—users stay online.
- 10 G/25 G multi-port fabric: plug in every carrier, bullet-proof diversity.
Does the LC-R4600 support 100G internet links?
No. The F5-BIG-LC-R4600 features 1G/10G/25G ports. For 100G link management, consider the [LC-R5000] series or higher, which include standard 100G/40G QSFP+ ports.
Our company has three 1Gbps dedicated lines — is the LC-R4600 overkill?
Not necessarily. While its 30Gbps throughput exceeds your current 3Gbps total, its 12-core processor and 500K connections/second capacity are tailored for high-traffic environments with massive concurrency and complex routing, ensuring low latency. It also provides headroom for future bandwidth growth, making it a forward-looking investment.
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