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F5 VIPRION [EOL] pros and cons

Vendor: F5
4.3 out of 5
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Pros & Cons summary

F5 VIPRION [EOL] is highly praised by users for its vertical scaling capability of application infrastructure and SSL upload feature. The system offers several upgradeable module levels and is easy to configure without initial hardware or power issues, though setup can be complex. While lacking next-generation firewall capabilities and requiring product purchase for scaling down, pricing could be more competitive for better market positioning.

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Prominent pros & cons

PROS

Vertical scaling of application infrastructure is highly valued.
Provides several module levels for potential upgrades.
F5 VIPRION [EOL] is described as perfect and easy to configure.
No initial issues are reported with hardware or power supply.
SSL upload is considered a valuable feature.

CONS

Initial setup is complex but manageable.
Network firewall does not function as a next-generation firewall.
Challenging to scale down without purchasing additional products.
Pricing should be reduced for competitiveness.
 

F5 VIPRION [EOL] Pros review quotes

IT
Jan 12, 2020
There are several levels of module so a company can upgrade if necessary.
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DP
May 28, 2020
The most valuable feature is the SSL upload.
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reviewer1229574 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 22, 2020
The solution itself is perfect. It's easy to configure and we haven't had any initial issues with the hardware or power supply.
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technica696483 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 30, 2019
The most valuable feature is the vertical scaling of the application infrastructure.
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F5 VIPRION [EOL] Cons review quotes

IT
Jan 12, 2020
It's unfortunate that the network firewall isn't really a next generation firewall.
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DP
May 28, 2020
The pricing for this solution should be reduced so that it can be more competitive.
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reviewer1229574 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 22, 2020
It's hard to scale down the solution. You need to buy another product in order to do this.
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Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)
January 2025
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technica696483 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 30, 2019
The initial setup is complex but it is manageable.
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