Manual Chapter :
Platform Specifications
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BIG-IP AAM
- 12.1.4, 12.1.3, 12.1.2, 12.1.1, 12.1.0, 11.6.4, 11.6.3, 11.6.2, 11.6.1, 11.5.9, 11.5.8, 11.5.7, 11.5.6, 11.5.5, 11.5.4, 11.5.3, 11.5.2, 11.5.1
BIG-IP APM
- 15.0.0, 12.1.4, 12.1.3, 12.1.2, 12.1.1, 12.1.0, 11.6.4, 11.6.3, 11.6.2, 11.6.1, 11.5.9, 11.5.8, 11.5.7, 11.5.6, 11.5.5, 11.5.4, 11.5.3, 11.5.2, 11.5.1
BIG-IP GTM
- 11.6.4, 11.6.3, 11.6.2, 11.6.1, 11.5.9, 11.5.8, 11.5.7, 11.5.6, 11.5.5, 11.5.4, 11.5.3, 11.5.2, 11.5.1
BIG-IP Link Controller
- 15.0.0, 12.1.4, 12.1.3, 12.1.2, 12.1.1, 12.1.0, 11.6.4, 11.6.3, 11.6.2, 11.6.1, 11.5.9, 11.5.8, 11.5.7, 11.5.6, 11.5.5, 11.5.4, 11.5.3, 11.5.2, 11.5.1
BIG-IP Analytics
- 15.0.0
BIG-IP LTM
- 15.0.0, 12.1.4, 12.1.3, 12.1.2, 12.1.1, 12.1.0, 11.6.4, 11.6.3, 11.6.2, 11.6.1, 11.5.9, 11.5.8, 11.5.7, 11.5.6, 11.5.5, 11.5.4, 11.5.3, 11.5.2, 11.5.1
BIG-IP PEM
- 15.0.0
BIG-IP AFM
- 15.0.0
BIG-IP DNS
- 15.0.0, 12.1.4, 12.1.3, 12.1.2, 12.1.1, 12.1.0
BIG-IP ASM
- 15.0.0, 12.1.4, 12.1.3, 12.1.2, 12.1.1, 12.1.0, 11.6.4, 11.6.3, 11.6.2, 11.6.1, 11.5.9, 11.5.8, 11.5.7, 11.5.6, 11.5.5, 11.5.4, 11.5.3, 11.5.2, 11.5.1
General specifications for system features
This table lists general specifications for BIG-IP system features for the 3600 platform.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Server/Node operating system compatibility | Load balancing of any TCP/IP operating system: 32- and 64-bit Windows operating systems; 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 and monitoring | Secure SSL browser-based interface, remote encrypted logon and file transfer using SSH monitor, BIG-IP system network monitoring utilities and additional contributed software; SNMP gets and traps; iControl API using CORBA and SOAP/XML |
| Dynamic content support | ASP, VB, ActiveX, Java, VRML, CGI, Cool Talk, Net Meeting, Real Audio, Real Video, Netshow, QuickTime, PointCast, or any HTTP-encapsulated data |
| Device redundancy | Watchdog timer, failsafe cable (primary and secondary) |
| SFP hot swap | Support for hot swap of the SFP modules |
| Web server application compatibility | Any IP-based web or application server |
| Routing protocols | RIP, OSPF, and BGP with optional ZebOS Advanced Routing Modules |
Important: Specifications are subject to change without
notification.
Platform hardware specifications
This table lists hardware specifications for the 3600 platform.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | H: 1.75 inches (4.45 cm) x W: 17 inches (43.18 cm) x D: 21 inches (53.34 cm) (per unit) 1U industry standard rack-mount chassis |
| Weight | 20 pounds (9.07 kg) with one power supply (per unit)
22 pounds (9.98 kg) with two power supplies (per unit)
|
| Processor | 1 x Intel Core2 Duo processor |
| Communication interfaces | 8 x 10/100/1000 copper ports
2 x 1000Base-X SFP fiber ports 1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet Management port 1 x serial console port 1 x serial failover port 2 x USB interfaces |
| Hard drive capacity | 160 GB |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| AC power supply | 1-2 x 300 W 90/240 +/- 10% VAC AUTO Switching |
| DC power supply | 1-2 x 300 W DC
Operating range: 36 to 72 VDC |
Important: Specifications are subject to change without
notification.
Important: F5 Networks only provides support for
F5-branded optical modules.
Platform environmental operating specifications
This table lists platform environmental operating specifications.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operational temperature | 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
| Operational relative humidity | 10 to 90% (40°C) |
| Non-operational temperature | -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C) |
| Non-operational relative humidity | 5 to 95% (40°C) non-condensing |
Important: Specifications are subject to change without
notification.
Platform power specifications
This table lists power specifications for the 3600 platform.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Typical power draw (dual AC power supplies; 50% load; temp 25°C) | 110VAC input: 114W
220VAC input: 169W |
| Typical power draw (dual DC power supplies; 50% load; temp 25°C) |
48VDC input: 131W |
| Maximum power draw (AC power) | 220VAC input: 173W |
| Maximum power draw (DC power) | 48VDC input: 146W |
| Typical heat generated (AC power) | 110VAC input: 389 BTU/hour
220VAC input: 577 BTU/hour |
| Typical heat generated (DC power) | 48VDC input: 447 BTU/hour |
| Maximum heat generated (AC power) | Single power supply: 743 BTU/hour
Dual power supplies: 590 BTU/hour |
| Maximum heat generated (DC power) | Single power supply: 476 BTU/hour
Dual power supplies: 498 BTU/hour |
Important: Specifications are subject to change without
notification.
Safety requirements
This equipment complies with the following requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
| EC Type Examination Certificates: | ||
| EN 6090-1:2006+A11:2009 | ||
| IEC 60950-1:2005, 2nd Edition | ||
| CB Scheme | ||
| UL 60950-1 2nd Edition, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 | Master Contract 252302 | |
Important: Specifications are subject to change without
notification.
Acoustic, airflow, and altitude specifications
This table lists acoustic levels, airflow movement, and operational altitude specifications for the 3600 platform.
| Specification type | Detail | Units | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acoustic 1 | Front
Left Right Rear |
dBA
dBA dBA dBA |
68
64 67 68 |
| Altitude 2 | Operational
Non-operational |
Feet (Meters)
Feet (Meters) |
6,000 (1,829)
40,000 (12,192) |
| Airflow 3 | Open air | CFM | 59.2 |
Important: Specifications are subject to change without
notification.
