Manual Chapter : IP Application Switch Platform Guide: Additional Hardware Specifications

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BIG-IP versions 1.x - 4.x

  • 4.6.4, 4.6.3, 4.6.2, 4.6.1, 4.6.0, 4.5 PTF-08, 4.5 PTF-07, 4.5 PTF-06, 4.5 PTF-05, 4.5 PTF-04, 4.5 PTF-03, 4.5 PTF-02, 4.5 PTF-01, 4.5.9, 4.5.0
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Additional Hardware Specifications


Reviewing hardware specifications

The following section contains additional information about the IP Application Switch hardware platforms.


 

Specification

Description

Server/Node Operating System Compatibility

Load balancing of any TCP/IP OS, including Windows NT, Windows 95, all UNIX platforms, and Mac/OS

Internet/Intranet Protocol Support

All TCP services, UDP, SIP, and SSL; nearly all IP-based protocols

Administrative Environment Support

DNS proxy, SMTP, SSH, SNMP, dynamic/static network monitoring, scheduled batch job processing, system status reports, and alarms event notification

Network Management & Monitoring

Secure SSL browser-based interface, remote encrypted login and file transfer using SSH monitor, BIG-IP system network monitoring utilities and additional contributed software; SNMP gets and traps, iControl API using CORBA & SOAP/XML

Dynamic Content Support

ASP (active server pages),VB (visual basic script), ActiveX, JAVA,VRML, CGI, Cool Talk, Net Meeting, Real Audio, Real Video, Netshow, Quick Time, PointCast, any HTTP encapsulated data

BIG-IP Device Redundancy

Watchdog timer card, fail-safe cable (primary & secondary)

Web Server Application Compatibility

Any IP-based web or application server

Routing Protocols

RIP, OSPF, BGP

Operating Temperature

23° to 122° F (-5° to 50° C) per Telcordia GR-63-CORE 5.1.1 and 5.1.2

Relative Humidity

10 to 90% @ 40º C, per Telcordia GR-63-CORE 5.1.1 and 5.1.2

Power Supply

350W 110/220 VAC AUTO Switching

Safety Agency Approval

UL 60950 (UL1950-3)
CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-00 (Bi-national standard with UL 60950)
CB TEST CERTIFICATION TO IEC 950
EN 60950

Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications

EN55022 1998 Class A
EN55024 1998 Class A
FCC Part 15B Class A

 

1000 specifications

The following specifications apply to only the 1000 IP Application Switch platform.


 

Specification

Description

Dimensions

3.5"H x 19"W x 21.7"D (per unit) 2U industry standard rack-mount chassis

Weight

26 lbs. (per unit)

Processor

Single PIII 1 GHz

Network Interface

8x10/100 with 1 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet interface

Hard Drive Capacity

512 MB flash

RAM

512 MB (expandable to 2 Gigabit Ethernet)

 

Specifications are subject to change without notification.


2000 specifications

The following specifications apply to only the 2000 platform.


 

Specification

Description

Dimensions

3.5"H x 19"W x 21.7"D (per unit) 2U industry standard rack-mount chassis

Weight

26 lbs. (per unit)

Processor

Dual PIII 1 GHz

Network Interface

16x10/100 with 2 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet interface

Hard Drive Capacity

512 MB flash

RAM

1 GB (expandable to 2 GB)

 

Specifications are subject to change without notification.


2400 specifications

The following specifications apply to only the 2400 platform.


 

Specification

Description

Dimensions

3.5"H x 19"W x 21.7"D (per unit) 2U industry standard rack-mount chassis

Weight

26 lbs. (per unit)

Processor

Single PIII 1.26 GHz

ASIC

Packet Velocity ASICTM

Network Interface

16x10/100 with 2 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet interfaces

Hard Drive Capacity

512 MB flash

RAM

1 GB (expandable to 2 GB)

 

Specifications are subject to change without notification.


5000 specifications

The following specifications apply to only the 5000 platform.


 

Specification

Description

Dimensions

3.5"H x 19"W x 21.7"D (per unit) 2U industry standard rack-mount chassis

Weight

26 lbs. (per unit)

Processor

Dual PIII 1 GHz

Network Interface

24x10/100 with 4 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet interfaces

Hard Drive Capacity

512 MB flash

RAM

1 GB (expandable to 2 GB)

 

Specifications are subject to change without notification.


5100 specifications

The following specifications apply to only the 5100 IP Application Switch platform.


 

Specification

Description

Dimensions

3.5"H x 19"W x 21.7"D (per unit) 2U industry standard rack-mount chassis

Weight

26 lbs. (per unit)

Processor

Dual PIII 1.26 GHz

Network Interface

24x10/100 with 4 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet interfaces

Hard Drive Capacity

512 MB flash

RAM

1 GB (expandable to 2 GB)

 

Specifications are subject to change without notification.


5110 specifications

The following specifications apply to only the 5110 IP Application Switch platform.


 

Specification

Description

Dimensions

3.5"H x 19"W x 21.7"D (per unit) 2U industry standard rack-mount chassis

Weight

26 lbs. (per unit)

Processor

Dual PIII 1.26 GHz

Network Interface

24x10/100 with 4 Copper Gigabit Ethernet interfaces

Hard Drive Capacity

512 MB flash

RAM

1 GB (expandable to 2 GB)

 

Specifications are subject to change without notification.