Compare F5 and EdgeNexus load balancer
Whilst EdgeNexus and F5 big IP have comparable features, the implementation and design is very different.
However, these are the 3 key differences.
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The EdgeNexus ADC/Load Balancer is a platform that delivers all the services and functionality that you need to provide fast, scalable, and secure applications both now and in the future.
It can be deployed almost anywhere, in any format, and offers not just the key functionality but a platform to deliver new services.
By deploying new apps and services directly onto the platform, the role and functionality can change as your business requirements change, thus ensuring your solution is future proof.
It is not really an evolution of the load balancer, but a generational step-change, and its role in the application network is fully enforced.
EdgeNexus is the most powerful and easiest-to-use ADC/Load Balancer available
Our ADC Load Balancer allows you to quickly implement and manage security, traffic, SSO/Pre-authentication, and, of course, load balancing. It’s High Performing, Next-Gen Load Balancer.
- Layer 4-7 Load Balancing
- Pre-Authorisation and Single Sign-On
- Reverse Proxy
- Advanced Server Health Monitoring
- Web Application Firewall
- Application Acceleration
- Intelligent Traffic Management
- Content Caching
- Content Compression
- Clustering
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How Does EdgeNexus ADC work?
What’s under the hood – No smoke and mirrors, please … Well, they do say that there is rarely anything new in IT, and maybe this is the case. At its heart, the EADP (EdgeNexus Application Delivery Platform) is an elegant integration of a number of technologies. So here is our stack.
Advanced ADC
By deploying new apps and services directly onto the platform, the role and functionality can change as your business requirements change thus ensuring your solution is future proof.
Containerization Stack
We currently use Docker, to provide abstraction and additional security between the applications and the host platform, i.e. the ADP.
Advanced ADC
This is where you can find new applications to deploy on your ADC. You can also download new traffic management rules and platform updates, amongst other things. You are also able to purchase and deploy internet integrated services.
The Forge
The Forge is where you create your own Apps - As long as it can run on Linux it can probably run on the ADP.
Smartfiles
This is how we secure and deliver apps. Smartfiles are encrypted files that contain the app and other data such as the vendor, version, logo and integration instructions etc. Smartfiles are encrypted for the platform they are intended for.
CSM: Cloud Service Manager
The Cloud Service Manager allows the ADP to integrate and deploy external cloud-based services, from CDN to Multi-cloud device management.
Full REST API
The 'Glue' that connects the platform to the components. Allows the monitoring and configuration of the ADP from external software.
Hummingbird Advanced GUI
Ease of use is engineered into, and across the platform as a first principle. This assures all the tools translate into business, technical and commercial agility.
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Application Availability
We work with many software vendors and applications to test for compatibility with our products, so you are assured they work out of the box, giving you peace of mind.
Microsoft Always On VPN
Remote access is vital to organizations of any size and any level of downtime is not acceptable. EdgeNexus ADC/Load Balancer offers advantages for load balancing a Microsoft Always on VPN environment.
Microsoft Exchange
Easy to deploy, configure, manage and maintain, EdgeNexus ADC/Load Balancer for Exchange has the simplicity and ease of use of a plug-and-play solution, but the performance capabilities to meet even the most demanding traffic profiles.
Microsoft TMG Replacement
The EdgeNexus ADC/Load Balancer has all the features you require for a TMG replacement as standard. Easy to implement and easy to manage.
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EdgeNexus ADC/Load Balancing
EdgeNexus ADC/Load Balancer ensure that your core business applications are always available and delivered securely to end users with speed and efficiency.
Global Server Load Balancing
Distribute data between multiple data centers and clouds to deliver fast, scalable and resilient applications regardless of location. Implement load balancing and fail over policies based on several criteria, including advanced health checks and user geo-location
Web Application Firewall
The EdgeNexus Web Application Firewall incorporates industry leading, hardened firewall technology to provide Layer 7 application protection for web-based applications.
Traffic Management
flightPATH is an easy-to-use yet comprehensive Layer7 traffic management tool: Create traffic magic by easily controlling, identifying, and transforming requests or responses. There’s no coding required.
The EdgeNexus App Store
We’ve turned the humble load balancer into a future-proofed application delivery platform. Our Appstore leverages secure containerisation to deliver the ultimate in customisation and expandability
Pre-Authentication
The EdgeNexus Pre-Authentication module can prevent unauthenticated and untrusted traffic from accessing your internal resources and services.
One-Click Migration
We know it can seem daunting to migrate from complex deployments (e.g. F5). That’s why we have a one-click migration tool: It does what it says on the tin. You can break free from the legacy lock-in. You can change any time you want
Celestix EdgeNexus Support
We understand the business critical nature of our technology and are experienced enough to know just how complicated infrastructures can be. Because of this, we apply a forensic approach to troubleshooting and take true ownership rather than just passing the buck.
Deployment Options
Virtualization Platform
Cloud Platform
Hardware Platform
How to create an EdgeNexus ADC/Load Balancer Solution
Simply select a delivery platform, the appropriate EdgeNexus model License and the Subscription.
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Hardware
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| Virtual ADC/Load Balancer Appliance Model | ALB-X | ALB-X | ALB-X | ALB-X |
| Balancer Throughput license | Up to 1G | Up to 5GB | Up to 10GB | Unlimited |
| SSL TPS License | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Standard Features with Premium Subscription | Standard Features with Premium Plus Subscription |
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Subscription
| Virtual ADC/Load Balancer Appliance Model | ALB-X | ALB-X | ALB-X | ALB-X |
| Balancer Throughput license | Up to 1G | Up to 5GB | Up to 10GB | Unlimited |
| SSL TPS License | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Standard Features with Premium Subscription | Add-Ons Subscription |
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Hardware
Throughput | 1 Gbps | 5 Gpbs | 10 Gpbs | Unlimited Gpbs |
License required | CEN-1GVA-LP | CEN-5GVA-LP | CEN-10GVA-LP | CEN-UGVA-LP |
HTTP Max Throughput | 1 Gbps | 5 Gbps | 10 Gbps | > 20 Gbps |
Layer 7 – HTTP RPS | 120,000 rps | 130,000 rps | 140,000 rps | 150,000 rps |
SSL TPS | Up to 2500 tps | Up to 5000 tps | Up to 5000 tps | Up to 5000 tps |
Recommend Hardware Platform/Configurations | DELL R250 | DELL R350 | DELL R650 | DELL R540, R650 |
CPU Core | 8 Cores | 6 Cores | 8 Cores | 12 Cores |
Min. RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB |
Network Interface | 2 x 1 GbE | 4 x 1 GbE | 2 x 1 GbE | 4 x 1 GbE |
Min. Storage | 500 GB | 500 GB | 500 GB | 500 GB |
Hard Drive | SATA 6 Gpbs | SATA 6 Gpbs | SSD SATA 6 Gpbs | SSD SATA 6 Gpbs |
Power Redundancy | No | Dual Hot-Swap Power Supplies | Dual Hot-Swap Power Supplies | Dual Hot-Swap Power Supplies |
Easy Load Balancing.
(Like really easy!)
Next-generation is fine, but for now, I just need a slick and reliable load balancer!
There is no easier to setup load balancer you can buy, Check out the video or take a free download or online test drive
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