F5 NGINX Plus Specifications
Licensing
Subscription is the only licensing option availabe for F5 NGINX. Bring Your Own License (BYOL) is not supported.
Support
F5 NGINX VNF on Network Edge requires you to have an account at MyF5. For any issue related to F5 NGINX, use MyF5 account to open a case and troubleshoot the issue. F5 Premium support is bundled in the NGINX Plus License on Network Edge. For more information, see NGINX Plus Load Balancer Support.
- Access to MyF5
The following diagram illustrates components involved in when F5 NGINX running on Network Edge platforms.
This table lists common F5 NGINX Pluse load balancer issues and indicates the supporting party.
| Issue Type | Support | |
|---|---|---|
| Network Edge device life cycle (ordering, provisioning, deprovisioning, Network Edge services) | Equinix Support Team | |
| CSP connectivity through Equinix Fabric | Equinix Support Team | |
| Equinix Connect (Internet) connectivity | Equinix Support Team | |
| Controller log in & password issues | F5 Support team | |
| Device discovery in controller | F5 Support team | |
| OS updates and version upgrades | F5 Support team | |
| Controller usability and feature related questions | F5 Support team | |
| Help with application GUI | F5 Support team | |
| Load balancer application | F5 Support team |
F5 NGINX Plus Load Balancer
- F5 NGINX Product Data Sheets
- F5 NGINX Documentation
- F5 NGINX Plus Release Note (R26)
- [AskF5 NGINX Plus Knowledge Center](https://support.f5.com/csp/knowledge-center/software/NGINX Products?module=NGINX%20Plus)
F5 – NGINX Plus Load Balancer (Self-Configured)
| Small | Medium | Large | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 2 Cores | 4 Cores | 8 Cores |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Software Package | Standard | ||
| Virtual Data Interfaces Supported (Default/Max) | 10 / 10 | ||
| System Reserved Interfaces | Interface 1 (Single deployment) Interface 10 (Single, Redundant, Cluster deployment) | ||
| Available License Type | Subscription | ||
| Access Methods | SSHWeb Console | ||
| Image Version | See Available Image Versions | ||
| Restricted CLI Commands | None (Self-configured) | ||
| Deployment Options | Single Redundant Cluster |
Creating an F5 NGINX Load Balancer
When creating a F5 NGINX Load Balancer consider the following vendor-specific options.
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Before creating a device, you will need to have an account at MyF5 to complete the process. Create your support account at https://account.f5.com/myf5. F5 Premium support is bundled in the image running on VNF. For more information, see NGINX Load Balancer Support Responsibility.
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F5 NGINX Plus functions as a load balancer and it is typically used in conjunction with a router or firewall. After provisioning is completed, use Device Link to connect NGINX Plus to a routing function. See Device Link for more information.