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101 Question #429: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is E: 6900. The F5 6900 and 8900 are the platforms that include dedicated hardware compression ASICs, offloading compression from the main CPU.
Question
Which two F5 platforms include specialized compression hardware? (Choose two.)
Options
- A4200
- B3900
- C1600
- D11050
- E6900
- F8900
Explanation
The F5 6900 and 8900 are the platforms that include dedicated hardware compression ASICs, offloading compression from the main CPU.
Common mistakes.
- A. The 4200 platform does not include specialized compression hardware and relies on software-based compression handled by its main processors.
- B. The 3900 platform does not include dedicated hardware compression ASICs; compression on this platform is performed in software.
- C. The 1600 is a lower-end platform without dedicated compression hardware, using software-based compression instead.
- D. The 11050 is a high-throughput chassis platform focused on SSL and network performance but does not include specialized hardware compression ASICs.
Concept tested. F5 hardware platform compression ASIC differentiation
Reference. https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K14254
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