Specifications

Introducing the IP Application Switch Platform
Platform Guide: 1500, 3400, 6400, and 6800 1 - 1
Working with the IP Application Switch platform
The IP Application Switch™ platforms are powerful systems capable of
managing traffic for any size of enterprise.
Externally, the IP Application Switch platforms look similar. However,
there are internal differences and some minor external differences.
◆ 1500 platform
This platform is designed for the best performance at the price. This
switch can manage all the capabilities of F5 Networks traffic
management software. The 1500 platform (Figure 1.1) provides the
power of two SFP GBICs and four (10/100/1000) interfaces, with SSL
processing available as an additional add-on through the software
license.
◆ 3400 platform
The 3400 platform is available with two SFP GBICs and eight
(10/100/1000) interfaces (Figure 1.2).
◆ 6400 and 6800 platforms
The 6400 and 6800 platforms are available with four SFP GBICs and
sixteen (10/100/1000) interfaces (Figure 1.3).
For detailed specifications of each platform, see Reviewing hardware
specifications, on page 7-1.
Figure 1.1 This is an external view of the 1500 platform
Figure 1.2 This is an external view of the 3400 platform