Solutions

WAN Optimization Solutions

Get the most out of your WAN--without buying more bandwidth

WAN optimization minimizes bandwidth use between multiple sites by reducing the transmission of redundant data. This can result in better application performance and improved backup and recovery times. WAN optimization can also reduce or defer the costs of linking sites.

F5 WAN optimization technology can significantly improve performance between distant data centers and offices, particularly for data replication and between large sites. Our solutions deliver predictable, fast, LAN-like performance over the WAN, accelerating many types of applications, including file transfer, email, and client-server applications.

Why do I need WAN optimization?

Business benefits of using F5 for WAN optimization include:

  • Expand WAN Capacity and application throughput.
    By utilizing compression and de-duplification the same data does not need to be transmitted multiple times.
  • Accelerates data replication traffic across the WAN.
    Byte level examination of data allows for just the data that is needed to be transmitted.
  • Eliminates negative effects of distance.
    Local WANJet's will store remote information locally to speed delivery
  • Makes the WAN faster and safer.
    Encrypted tunnels can be used to enhance security.
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WANJet® 500 diagram

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How do I implement WAN optimization?

F5 WAN optimization solutions are easy to deploy. We have meticulously tested our WAN optimization devices in a variety of scenarios and carefully documented the procedures in our deployment guides. Our devices include optimization profiles that make configuring WAN optimization as simple as selecting an item from a list.

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DevCentral Community

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F5 Knowledge Base

The Ask F5 Knowledge Base has product manuals, security advisories, and release notes on F5 products.

What F5 offerings do I need for a WAN optimization solution?

F5 WANJet delivers LAN-like performance over the WAN. The WANJet significantly decreases download times, reduces bandwidth usage, and lowers costs for file sharing, data replication, and backup.

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F5 Technology Demo

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BIG-IP Overview Demo

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