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F5 BIG-IP R-SERIES · TPM FOR CURRENT F5OS PLATFORM

F5 BIG-IP r-Series Maintenance — vendor-independent service for r2000 to r12000

We service F5 BIG-IP r-Series appliances after factory warranty and F5 support — vendor-independent, with OEM power supplies, fan trays, hard drives, SSL hardware modules and complete replacement appliances from our own warehouse, SLA up to 24×7×4. Current generation: entry/mid (r2600/r2800, r4600/r4800), mid-range (r5600/r5800/r5900), high-end (r10600/r10800/r10900, r12600/r12800). F5OS platform with hardware-accelerated SSL/TLS. 30 to 60 percent below F5 support.

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Which F5 BIG-IP r-Series models we service

F5 BIG-IP r-Series has been the current ADC hardware generation since 2021 and successor of i-Series. Architecture difference: r-Series is based on F5OS (Linux-based OS with container architecture and tenant isolation), while i-Series was TMOS-based. Hardware acceleration was significantly expanded — SSL/TLS, compression, crypto operations run on dedicated ASICs. From a DACH perspective, r-Series fleets are growing fast because i-Series refresh projects increasingly migrate to r-Series. Three classes coexist with different performance levels.

r2000/r4000 · entry/mid
r2600 · r2800 · r4600 · r4800
r5000 · mid-range
r5600 · r5800 · r5900
r10000/r12000 · high-end
r10600 · r10800 · r10900 · r12600 · r12800
Components & hardware acceleration
Power supplies · fan trays · NVMe SSDs · SSL/TLS ASICs · crypto modules · NICs

Why TPM maintenance for F5 BIG-IP r-Series

r-Series fleets are current — factory warranty phases are currently expiring or close to expiring for many DACH customers. F5 support after factory warranty is the typical situation in which TPM alternatives are evaluated — F5 conditions are traditionally high in the European market, especially for current high-end hardware (r10/r12). F5 support for an r5800 with 24×7×4 typically costs 5,500-8,500 EUR/year, a pair configuration 11,000-17,000 EUR. r10/r12 platforms correspondingly higher. TPM reduces this to 40-50 percent without affecting F5OS software, F5 licenses, tenant isolation or hardware acceleration.

We service F5 BIG-IP r-Series with OEM power supplies, fan trays, NVMe SSDs, SSL/TLS ASIC modules, crypto modules and complete replacement appliances from our own warehouse. r-Series hardware is significantly newer than i-Series, so we have specifically invested in the component pool — pool depth is generally high for current generation, for specialized FIPS crypto modules for r10/r12 bank setups risk assessment per fleet. F5OS software, tenant isolation, hardware-accelerated SSL/TLS and all r-Series-specific features stay functionally unchanged — TPM only affects the hardware layer.

30–60 %
Savings vs. F5 support for current r-Series
F5OS stays
Tenant isolation, container architecture unchanged
Hardware accel.
SSL/TLS ASICs and crypto modules covered
4 h
Onsite response time with 24×7×4 SLA

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 BIG-IP r-Series

r-Series is the current generation — all models have long roadmaps. EOSL expectation only from ~2030+. TPM relevance begins with factory warranty expiration after 1-3 years.

Model family Released OEM support ends TPM status
r2600/r2800 (Entry) 2021 ca. 2030+ Supported
r4600/r4800 (Mid Entry) 2021 ca. 2030+ Supported
r5600/r5800/r5900 (Mid) 2021–2022 ca. 2030+ Supported
r10600/r10800/r10900 (High-End) 2021–2023 ca. 2031+ Supported
r12600/r12800 (Top High-End) 2022+ ca. 2031+ Supported

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 BIG-IP r-Series Hardware

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

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FAQ on F5 BIG-IP r-Series maintenance

Which F5 BIG-IP r-Series models do you service?
Complete r-Series family of all three classes: entry/mid (r2600, r2800, r4600, r4800), mid-range (r5600, r5800, r5900), high-end (r10600, r10800, r10900, r12600, r12800). Including all power supplies, fan trays, NVMe SSDs, SSL/TLS ASIC modules, crypto modules (including FIPS modules for r10/r12) and network interface cards.
What does TPM cost for F5 r-Series compared to F5 support?
30 to 60 percent savings. An r5800 with 24×7×4 costs 5,500 to 8,500 EUR/year with F5, 2,300 to 3,700 EUR with TechCare. r10800 8,500-12,500 EUR F5 support, 3,500-5,500 EUR TechCare. r12800 12,000-18,000 EUR F5 support, 5,000-7,500 EUR TechCare. A pair configuration doubles these amounts linearly. r-Series TPM is especially attractive after factory warranty expiration — the hardware is current and has many productive years ahead, F5 support after factory warranty is significantly more expensive than TPM.
What's the difference between F5OS and TMOS for maintenance?
From a hardware maintenance perspective, the software difference doesn't matter — TMOS on i-Series and F5OS on r-Series are both F5's own OS, both continue running on hardware without licensing after F5 support ends. Architecture difference is primarily relevant for software operations: F5OS is based on Linux with container architecture, enabling tenant isolation (multiple isolated BIG-IP instances on one hardware), while TMOS is monolithic. From a TPM perspective, both are identically handleable — we service the hardware layer, F5OS/TMOS software remains untouched.
Do tenant isolation and hardware-accelerated SSL/TLS continue to work?
Yes. Tenant isolation (multiple BIG-IP instances per hardware via F5OS containers), hardware-accelerated SSL/TLS (dedicated ASICs for TLS handshakes and bulk encryption), compression acceleration, crypto operations and all r-Series-specific hardware features are implemented in the hardware architecture and stay completely functional under TPM. F5OS configuration for tenants and module licensing runs unchanged. TPM affects none of these features.
When does TPM make sense for r-Series?
Three typical triggers: (1) After factory warranty expiration (typically 1-3 years after hardware deployment) — F5 support renewal costs many times the factory warranty period, TPM is economically attractive here. (2) For larger r-Series fleets (4+ pairs) — multi-vendor consolidation via TPM significantly reduces administrative complexity and total cost of ownership. (3) For refresh projects i-Series → r-Series — TPM contract covers both platforms in parallel, avoids dual support structures during migration phase.
Which SLA levels do you recommend for r-Series?
r-Series is typically in productive ADC/WAF roles — pair configurations standard. For pair setups, 5×9 NBD per appliance is economically justifiable because single appliance failure is absorbed by standby partner. For single appliance setups or tier-1 workloads (banks, large e-commerce platforms, carriers): 24×7×4 with German-speaking onsite engineer standard. For r10/r12 platforms with FIPS crypto in regulated industries: 24×7×4 mandatory due to compliance requirements.
What about VELOS chassis platforms?
VELOS (CX410/CX610) is the current modular F5 platform — successor of VIPRION chassis architecture, with tenant isolation and higher scaling. VELOS fleets are still small in DACH because the platform is relatively new. From a TPM perspective, we handle VELOS on request — for VELOS fleets we create individual risk assessment. Currently VIPRION (see separate spoke 'older s-Series & VIPRION') is the standard modular fleet in DACH data centers.
How fast do we get a quote?
Within 48 hours after receipt of your inventory list with model, class (r2-r12), activated modules (LTM/GTM/APM/ASM/AFM) and 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

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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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