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ukhan20
Cirrus
CirrusBIG-IP AFM Module
Hi Team, We are currently running BIG-IP 17.5 with the AFM module on a VIPRION B4450N blade. As per the announced End of Software Support (EoSS) for version 17.5 (Jan 1, 2029) and hardware EoL for...
Hi ukhan20
I can recommend a specific model like r5900, r10900, or a VELOS chassis with specific blades (e.g., VEB430)
| Scenario | Recommended Model |
|---|---|
| Replacing 1 VIPRION blade | r5900 |
| Replacing 2–3 VIPRION blades | r10900 |
| Replacing 4+ blades or planning for multi-tenancy | VELOS with VEB430 |
Here are the estimated costs for the F5 models you're considering, based on publicly available pricing data as of 2025:
F5 rSeries Pricing
| Model | Approximate List Price (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| r5900 | ~$90,000–$110,000 | Mid-range appliance, suitable for moderate AFM workloads |
| r10900 | ~$140,000–$170,000 | High-end appliance, ideal for high-throughput and multi-service environments |
F5 VELOS Platform Pricing
| Component | Approximate List Price (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| VELOS Chassis (e.g., V10000) | ~$100,000–$150,000 | Base chassis, required for blades |
| VEB430 Blade | ~$80,000–$100,000 per blade | Add multiple blades for scaling performance |
These are list prices and actual costs may vary significantly based on:
- Licensing bundles (LTM, AFM, APM, etc.)
- Support contracts (Standard vs Premium)
- Discounts from F5 partners or resellers
- Regional pricing (Based on your country vs US)
Please refer below links for more details.
F5 Big-IP Switch Pricing and budgetary cost information - Cybersecurity Pricing *Updated*
VELOS Components - F5 VELOS: Advanced Chassis & Blades for Agility | F5
- Documentation - F5OS-C and VELOS
You can reach out to your F5 Sales team to get more proper details.
Kindly rate if it helps.
ukhan20Thanks for your quick response , what about the software i mean BIG-IP to BIG-IP NEXT or right now there is no module of AFM on BIG-IP NEXT
- Injeyan_Kostas
Nacreous
Definetely BIG-IP
BIG-IP NEXT is not production ready yet- ukhan20
its mean only HW refesh no Software upgrade and VCMP required on Velos if we go with this , later on we need to buy velos license for big-ip next like to purchase
