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F5 LEGACY · TPM FOR S-SERIES AND VIPRION

F5 Legacy & VIPRION Maintenance — vendor-independent service for s-Series and VIPRION chassis

We service F5 legacy platforms vendor-independent — BIG-IP s-Series (2000s/4000s/5000s as entry/mid, 10000s/11000s as high-end — all predecessors of i-Series) and VIPRION chassis (C2200, C2400, C4480, C4800 with blade architecture). With OEM switches, power supplies, blades and replacement appliances from our own warehouse and certified refurbishing pools, SLA up to 24×7×4. Largely EOSL — F5 support often no longer available or at significantly increased conditions. TPM is in many cases the only remaining service option, 30 to 70 percent below any F5 conditions.

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Which F5 legacy models we service

F5 BIG-IP s-Series was the main platform for ADC and WAF workloads between 2010 and 2015 — replaced since 2015 by i-Series. Fleets in DACH data centers are still substantial because refresh cycles are traditionally conservative for F5 platforms and stable configurations are often operated productively for 8-10+ years. VIPRION chassis was the modular variant with blade architecture — performance scaling through additional blades, deployed at carrier, large enterprise and internet provider customers. Both lines have largely reached EOSL.

BIG-IP 2000s/4000s/5000s · entry/mid
2000s · 2200s · 4000s · 4200v · 5000s · 5200v
BIG-IP 10000s/11000s · high-end
10000s · 10200v · 11000s · 11050v
VIPRION chassis · modular
C2200 · C2400 · C4480 · C4800 (with B2150/B2250/B4300/B4450 blades)
Components & blades
Power supplies · fan trays · hard drives · VIPRION blades · SSL hardware modules

Why TPM maintenance for F5 legacy

F5 legacy is the area with the highest relative savings in the F5 portfolio. For s-Series and VIPRION fleets, F5 support is either no longer available (completely EOSL) or only at significantly increased conditions because F5 economically incentivizes refresh migration to i-/r-Series. TPM reduces this to 30-70 percent — the spread range is wider than for current generations because for completely EOSL platforms no OEM comparison is possible anymore and prices are calculated purely demand-oriented. Strategic TPM positioning: bridge service until refresh strategy, not permanent replacement.

We service F5 legacy platforms with OEM switches, power supplies, hard drives and VIPRION blades from our own warehouse and certified refurbishing pools — pool depth varies per model. For more frequently traded models (BIG-IP 4200v, 10200v, VIPRION C2400) component pools are robust, for rarer models (BIG-IP 2000s original generation, VIPRION C4800 with B4450 blades) we make an explicit risk assessment before contract conclusion. TMOS software on legacy platforms continues to work without licensing — all ADC/WAF functions stay active, only TMOS code updates to newer versions are limited.

30–70 %
Savings vs. F5 conditions (if available)
EOSL specialist
Refurbishing pools for s-Series and VIPRION
TMOS stays
ADC/WAF functions license-free active
Bridge service
Extends fleet until refresh strategy is set

Generations timeline & TPM coverage

Per hardware generation: vendor phase (slate) and TechCare coverage window (teal) up to ~5 years post-OEM EOSL.

EOSL status of F5 legacy platforms

F5 legacy generations follow an 8-10 year lifecycle. s-Series models are completely EOSL reached. VIPRION chassis are largely EOSL, newer configurations (C4800) are approaching.

Model family Released OEM support ends TPM status
BIG-IP 2000s/2200s (Entry) 2012 2021–2022 Recommended
BIG-IP 4000s/4200v 2013 2022–2023 Recommended
BIG-IP 5000s/5200v 2013–2014 2022–2024 Recommended
BIG-IP 10000s/10200v 2013 2022–2023 Recommended
BIG-IP 11000s/11050v 2010–2012 2020–2022 Recommended
VIPRION C2200/C2400 2012 2021–2023 Recommended
VIPRION C4480 2014 2023–2024 Recommended
VIPRION C4800 2015 2024–2025 Recommended

As of 2026. EOSL data based on official vendor roadmaps and subject to change. Binding case-by-case information available on request.

What we deliver

OEM original parts

Our warehouse stocks OEM original components and certified refurbishing pools for EOSL generations.

Onsite engineer

German-speaking technicians throughout DACH, 4-hour response time guaranteed.

Flexible SLA per system

Parts Only, 5×9 NBD or 24×7×4 — freely combinable by location and criticality.

Multi-vendor contract

One contract for F5 and all other vendors. No more individual contracts.

EOSL tracking & reporting

Monthly SLA reports, asset overview, automatic EOSL notifications.

TMOS & F5OS stay

LTM, GTM, APM, ASM, AFM licenses unchanged. F5 software updates with active F5 contract.

Comparison

TechCare vs. F5 Networks Legacy s-Series & VIPRION Chassis

Concrete SLA tiers, OEM comparison, coverage details and source footnotes — on a print-friendly page.

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FAQ on F5 legacy maintenance

Which F5 legacy models do you service?
Complete legacy family: BIG-IP s-Series of all classes (2000s, 2200s, 4000s, 4200v, 5000s, 5200v, 10000s, 10200v, 11000s, 11050v) and VIPRION chassis (C2200, C2400, C4480, C4800 with all blade generations B2150/B2250/B4300/B4450). Including all power supplies, fan trays, hard drives, SSL hardware modules and blades.
What does TPM cost for F5 legacy?
30 to 70 percent savings, depending on model and EOSL status. For completely EOSL platforms where F5 no longer offers support, we see up to 70 percent — TPM from 1,500-2,500 EUR/year for a BIG-IP 4200v, 2,500-4,000 EUR for 10200v, 6,500-12,000 EUR for a fully populated VIPRION C4480 with 4 blades. For VIPRION C4800 with 8 B4450 blades and 24×7×4: typically 12,000-18,000 EUR/year TPM. For multi-vendor multi-class contracts combining legacy and current i-/r-Series platforms, efficiency advantages are highest.
Does TMOS continue to work on legacy platforms?
Yes. TMOS on BIG-IP s-Series and VIPRION chassis continues to work without licensing — all module licenses (LTM, GTM/DNS, APM, ASM, AFM, SSL Forward Proxy) stay active, all ADC/WAF functions functional. TMOS code updates to newer major versions are limited since F5 support end anyway — usually uncritical with stable legacy configurations because ADC setups are operated stably over years in productive environments. For completely EOSL platforms, TMOS update to newer versions is often no longer possible, which however is unproblematic with stable configs.
When does refresh instead of TPM make sense for legacy?
Three clear refresh indicators: (1) When TMOS major version updates become mandatory for new security features or application requirements — legacy platforms no longer receive new major versions. (2) When SSL/TLS hardware acceleration hits performance limits — modern TLS 1.3 workloads with larger keys (RSA 4096, ECDSA P-384) stress older crypto hardware. (3) When new compliance requirements (FIPS 140-3, new PCI-DSS specifications) require certified current hardware. For stable legacy fleets without these triggers, TPM is the economical bridge — typically 2-4 years until refresh is strategically planned.
Which SLA levels do you recommend for legacy?
Strongly depends on the role. Legacy platforms in productive tier-1 workloads: 24×7×4 with German-speaking onsite engineer because component availability is critical for EOSL generations and quick response requires pool depth. Legacy in stable pair setups as backup or test/dev: 5×9 NBD or Parts Only sufficient. VIPRION chassis in carrier roles: 24×7×4 mandatory due to complexity of blade replacement and chassis reconfiguration. For refresh-bridging contracts (defined term until planned refresh): SLA mix by criticality.
How is component availability for very old s-Series?
Limited but structured. For more common models (BIG-IP 4200v, 10200v, VIPRION C2400) pools are robust — these platforms were particularly widespread in DACH, so we have sufficient refurbishing material. For rarer models (BIG-IP 2000s original, VIPRION C4800 with B4450) we make an explicit risk assessment per component before contract conclusion. For high risk levels we often recommend stocking critical components as on-site spares (negotiable in contract) — the cold-spare approach is often more economically attractive than 24×7×4 SLA surcharge with limited pool depth.
Can we have legacy, i-Series and r-Series in the same contract?
Yes. Multi-class contracts are our strength — F5 legacy (s-Series, VIPRION) plus i-Series (i2-i15) plus r-Series (r2-r12) — all in one contract, one point of contact, one SLA report set. For DACH customers with mixed F5 fleets and refresh roadmap, this is the standard configuration: TPM bridges the legacy phase until refresh, takes over i-Series maintenance in parallel and begins r-Series coverage after factory warranty. Plus all other vendors (Citrix NetScaler, A10 Thunder, Radware Alteon) in the same construct.
How fast do we get a quote?
Within 48 hours after receipt of your inventory list with model, for VIPRION chassis additionally number and type of blades, plus serial number.
Service performance

Real actuals Q1 2026 — straight from our ITIL ticketing.

99,2 %
Tickets resolved within agreed response time
2,4 h
Avg. first response on 4h SLA tier
88 %
First-time fix on initial dispatch
97 %
Spare part on site within 4 h, DACH depots

Save on F5 Networks Legacy s-Series & VIPRION Chassis without risk

Send us your inventory list — we deliver a binding fixed-price quote within 48 hours. No migration, no risk, clear comparison to OEM maintenance.

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