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F5 BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes with NVIDIA RTX PRO™ 6000 Blackwell Server Edition and BlueField DPUs optimizes enterprise AI workloads with greater performance, efficiency, scalability, and security
SEATTLE – F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) today announced the integration and validation of F5 BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes, part of the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP), with NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition, the leading universal data center platform for enterprise and industrial AI. This integration expands the collaboration between F5 and NVIDIA to enhance high-performance traffic management, intelligent security, and scalability for advanced AI applications, including large-scale AI factories.
Building on previous milestones, such as running F5 BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes on just-announced NVIDIA BlueField-4 DPUs, this solution equips enterprises to harness the power of AI acceleration with seamless network performance. The integration brings together cutting-edge security and application delivery technologies with NVIDIA AI infrastructure, enabling organizations to innovate faster while safeguarding distributed AI workloads.
Delivering Enterprise-Grade AI Capabilities
F5 leverages its deep expertise in application delivery and security to meet the demands of next-generation AI-accelerated applications that require higher network performance and lower latency. A powerful component of the F5 ADSP, BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes powered by NVIDIA BlueField unlocks vital capabilities and efficiency gains for enterprise AI, such as a minimum of 30% increase in token generation, Time To First Token, intelligent control, and optimized large language model (LLM) routing and load balancing.
NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs are designed to power the most demanding enterprise and industrial AI workloads, delivering breakthrough computational capabilities for multimodal AI inference, scientific computing, graphics, and more. Together, the combined solution advances AI-driven innovation while addressing enterprise requirements around governance, security enforcement, and operational control.
Securing the AI Revolution
AI applications require intelligent and adaptable security to protect sensitive data, meet regulatory requirements, and fortify models against potential threats. F5 BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes offers comprehensive L4–L7 security features, including firewall capabilities, DDoS protection, intrusion prevention systems, and programmable Model Context Protocol (MCP) security that minimizes data leakage risks. The addition of NVIDIA DOCA™ Argus enhances real-time threat detection, providing advanced cybersecurity specifically tailored for AI workloads.
Efficiency for Power-Constrained Data Centers
As enterprise data centers face growing energy demands, efficiency is paramount. The combination of F5 BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes with NVIDIA RTX PRO Servers maximizes token generation per watt, enabling enterprises to meet the challenges of AI adoption without requiring a full-scale overhaul of their infrastructure. This partnership delivers a pathway for enterprises to leverage AI computing at scale while minimizing operational costs.
Availability
F5 BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes on NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition is generally available and can be ordered through NVIDIA channel and OEM partners.
Supporting Quotes
“F5 has a long history of delivering and securing applications in the most complex enterprise environments, and this expertise is critical as organizations look to scale AI-driven workloads. By combining F5’s proven leadership in application delivery and security with NVIDIA’s groundbreaking AI acceleration, this solution enables customers to unlock the full potential of AI and drive faster innovation and better business outcomes, all while minimizing risk and operational complexity,” said John Maddison, Chief Marketing Officer, F5.
“Enterprise demand for robust, secure, and scalable AI infrastructure is surging, powered by the need to intelligently manage complex workloads in modern data centers. Together, NVIDIA and F5 are delivering AI infrastructure to scale next-generation enterprise application delivery and security—helping organizations achieve operational excellence for AI deployments,” said Ash Bhalgat, Senior Director, AI Networking and Security Solutions, Ecosystem and Marketing, NVIDIA.
“AI is redefining business capabilities, and organizations need robust, scalable solutions to fully harness its potential. The collaboration between F5 and NVIDIA delivers exactly that—a means to empower enterprises with faster performance, heightened security, and increased efficiency for their data centers. As a trusted integrator, World Wide Technology (WWT) is excited to support customers in deploying this innovative solution, with our Cyber Range and guided by our AI Readiness Model for Operational Resilience (ARMOR), which ensures secure, compliant, and resilient AI implementation at scale,” said Istvan Berko, Global Head of AI Cyber and Innovation, WWT.
Learn more about the integration of F5 BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes and NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition.
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