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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
Platform Specifications
General specifications for system features
This table lists general specifications for BIG-IP® system features for the 6900 platform.
Item | Specification |
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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 |
Jumbo frames | Support for maximum Ethernet frame size of 1818 bytes and MTU of 1800 bytes |
Platform hardware specifications
This table lists hardware specifications for the 6900 platform.
Item | Specification |
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Dimensions | H: 3.5 inches (8.89 cm) x W: 17.75 inches (45.09 cm) x D: 20.75 inches (52.71 cm) (per unit) 2U industry standard rack-mount chassis |
Weight |
45.5 pounds (20.64 kg) with two power supplies, two
hard drives, and bezel installed (per unit)
|
Processor | 2 x Dual-Core AMD Opteron® processors |
Network interface | 16 x 10/100/1000 copper ports
8 x 1000Base-SX SFP fiber ports
Note: SFP modules will not operate at 1Gbps speeds
in an SFP+ port.
1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet Management port |
Hard drive capacity | 2 x 320 GB |
RAM | 8 GB |
AC power supply | 2 x 850 W 90 - 125 VAC(+/- 10%) or 200 - 240 VAC(+/- 10%) AUTO Switching
2 x NEMA 5-15P power cords |
DC power supply | 2 x 850W DC
Operating range: 44 to 72 VDC Minimum start up voltage: 44 VDC
Note: Power supply will not start below 44 VDC.
|
Platform environmental operating specifications
This table lists platform environmental operating specifications.
Item | Specification |
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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 |
Platform power specifications
This table lists power specifications for the 6900 platform.
Item | Specification |
---|---|
Typical power draw (dual AC power supplies; 50% load; temp 25°C) |
110VAC input: 321 W 220VAC input: 335 W |
Typical power draw (dual DC power supplies; 50% load; temp 25°C) | 48VDC input: 291 W |
Maximum power draw (AC power) | 220VAC input: 440 W |
Maximum power draw (DC power) | 48VDC input: 338 W |
Typical heat generated (AC power) |
110VAC input: 1024 BTU/hour 220VAC input: 1126 BTU/hour |
Typical heat generated (DC power) | 48VDC input: 993 BTU/hour |
Maximum heat generated (AC power) | 1502 BTU/hour |
Maximum heat generated (DC power) | 1154 BTU/hour |
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 |
EMC requirements
USA--FCC Class A, Canada--Industry Canada Class A
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This equipment may not cause harmful interference.
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
European Union
This equipment complies with the following requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC:
As Telecommunication Network Equipment (TNE) in Both Telecom Centers and Other than Telecom Centers per (as applicable): | ||
Directive | Required Limits | |
ESTI EN | 300 386 V1.3.3 (2005-04) | |
EN | 55022:2006 + C1:2006 | Class A |
EN | 61000-3-2:2006 | |
EN | 61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 + A2:2005 | |
IEC61000-4-2 | 6 kV (Direct), 8 kV (Air) | |
IEC61000-4-3 | 3 V/m 80-1000MHz, 10 V/m 800-960 MHz and 1400-2700 MHz | |
IEC61000-4-4 | 1 kV AC and DC Power Lines, 0.5 kV Signal Lines | |
IEC61000-4-5 | 2 kV AC Line-Gnd, 1 kV AC Line-Line and Outdoor Signal Lines, 0.5 kV Indoor Signal Lines > 10m | |
IEC61000-4-6 | 3 V | |
IEC61000-4-11 |
As Information Technology Equipment (ITE) Class A per (as applicable): | ||
EN | 55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003 | |
EN | 55022:2006 + C1:2006 Class A | Class A |
EN | 61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 + A2:2003 | |
EN | 55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003 | |
IEC61000-4-2 | 4 kV (Direct), 8 kV (Air) | |
IEC61000-4-3 | 3 V/m | |
IEC61000-4-4 | 1 kV AC Power Lines, 0.5 kV Signal, and DC Power Lines | |
IEC61000-4-5 | 1 kV AC Line-Line and Outdoor Signal Lines, 2 kV AC Line-Gnd, 0.5 kV DC Power Lines | |
IEC61000-4-6 | 3 V | |
IEC61000-4-11 |
Acoustic, airflow, and altitude specifications
This table lists acoustic levels, airflow movement, and operational altitude specifications for the 6900 platform.
Specification type | Detail | Units | Value |
---|---|---|---|
Acoustic 1 |
Front Left Right Rear Top |
dBA dBA dBA dBA |
66 72 61 64 67 |
Altitude 2 |
Operational Non-operational |
Feet Feet |
13,000 40,000 |
Airflow 3 | Open air | CFM |
260 (max) |