Manual Chapter : 520/540 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, 4.5.14, 4.5.13, 4.5.12, 4.5.11, 4.5.10, 4.5.9, 4.5.0

3-DNS Controller 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, 4.5.14, 4.5.13, 4.5.12, 4.5.11, 4.5.10, 4.5.9, 4.5.0

Link Controller

  • 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, 4.5.14, 4.5.13, 4.5.12, 4.5.11, 4.5.10, 4.5.9, 4.5.0
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Additional Hardware Specifications



Reviewing hardware specifications

The following section contains additional information about the 520/540 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, F-secure 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 F-secure 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



520 specifications

The following specifications apply to only the 520 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

2x10/100 with option for additional 10/100 and Gb interfaces

Hard Drive Capacity

30 GB

RAM

256 MB (expandable to 2 GB)

 

Specifications are subject to change without notification.


540 specifications

The following specifications apply to only the 540 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

2x10/100 with option for additional 10/100 and Gb interfaces

Hard Drive Capacity

30 GB

RAM

512 MB (expandable to 2 GB)

 

Specifications are subject to change without notification.