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amirkiakalvandi
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May 03, 2017

is big-ip-5050 series of big-ip-5250v?

Hello, we have ordered big-ip-5250v and i have found big-ip 5050 series on the chassis and i want to know 5050 is series of 5250v or our provider has cheated me? Thx for your kind help and support ...
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nathe
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May 03, 2017

They are the same platform C109. So, same chassis but you get a performance upgrade by buying a 5250 over 5050 - just a license upgrade though required. It's part of F5's ScaleN architecture. When you come to license your device it should then show as a 5250v.