Router, Firewall, Loadbalancer, Switch combo in one device?

[uberguru]

Is there any device that acts as a production grade medium to large enterprise router, firewall, loadbalancer, and switch and does mostly all functions as if each working as individual devices, but in this as one single device?

If yes what device is this? link?

Thanks.

 

[PigLover]

Is there any device that acts as a production grade medium to large enterprise router, firewall, loadbalancer, and switch and does mostly all functions as if each working as individual devices, but in this as one single device?

If yes what device is this? link?

Thanks.

That's pretty much F5's wheelhouse...lots of products depending on scale and need. Firewall and router are still a bit simplistic/immature but depending on what you need could be enough.

 

[markpower28]

sounds like it's F5 or NetScaler you are looking for.

 

[uberguru]

That's pretty much F5's wheelhouse...lots of products depending on scale and need. Firewall and router are still a bit simplistic/immature but depending on what you need could be enough.

sounds like it's F5 or NetScaler you are looking for.

Can you please post the models i should be looking at?
Thanks a lot!

 

[markpower28]

For NetScaler, all models carry the same code. The license will unlock with different set of features. There is a virtual appliance you can try 90 days eval with all features. Application acceleration, application delivery - Try NetScaler - Citrix

 

[PigLover]

Can you please post the models i should be looking at?
Thanks a lot!

Not without a better understanding of your application, what you need from a firewall, what you need from a router, what you need for load balancing and at what speeds & feeds do you need to accomplish these things. Medium to Large Enterprise equipment does not fit simple cookie-cutter recipes.

 

[uberguru]

Not without a better understanding of your application, what you need from a firewall, what you need from a router, what you need for load balancing and at what speeds & feeds do you need to accomplish these things. Medium to Large Enterprise equipment does not fit simple cookie-cutter recipes.

I said medium to large enterprise to give more than enough space for scale. I dont need anything more than 1Gbps throughput.
Will be hosting web apps/sites mostly blogs, forums, django websites and those regular things.

 

[nitrobass24]

NetScaler VPX (virtual appliance) - There is even a free version.
Sophos UTM - Also has all of those features.

 

[uberguru]

NetScaler VPX (virtual appliance) - There is even a free version.
Sophos UTM - Also has all of those features.

Using Netscaler will not give me ports to use.
My setup is to have redundant firewall/loadbalancer/router(probably wont need this)/switch 2 x 1U
And 2 x 2U C6100. So i need the ports...wont be using any software only product. Check http://forums.servethehome.com/netw...-hardware-[router-firewall-loadbalancer].html

 

[PigLover]

So F5 it is...of course you'll pay more for their switch/firewall/router/load balancer than you did for the C6100s...even if you bought them new. Lots more...

I think there are probably better solutions for you scale than F5, but if you really need it all buttoned up in a single appliance they are probably it. Since there is more info in your other thread I'll comment there.

Also, I probably have a different view of "medium to large" enterprise solutions. 2x 1U + 2x 2U quad is still SOHO, with a capital "S". When I think large enterprise I think systems that need 2-4 megawatt generators for backup power...and medium is just a bit smaller. Its all about perspective - which is why more information is helpful in getting better answers.

 

[uberguru]

So F5 it is...of course you'll pay more for their switch/firewall/router/load balancer than you did for the C6100s...even if you bought them new. Lots more...

I think there are probably better solutions for you scale than F5, but if you really need it all buttoned up in a single appliance they are probably it. Since there is more info in your other thread I'll comment there.

Also, I probably have a different view of "medium to large" enterprise solutions. 2x 1U + 2x 2U quad is still SOHO, with a capital "S". When I think large enterprise I think systems that need 2-4 megawatt generators for backup power...and medium is just a bit smaller. Its all about perspective - which is why more information is helpful in getting better answers.

Yes you are 100% right on the medium to large enterprise...i am not even close at all..lol..i wanted something that is top quality and not something i will be doubting if it will stay to par performance-wise.

So yes i am probably even HO only..lol
Anyways what model of f5 should i be looking at?

Thanks