AX 3400 Application Delivery Controller
Mid-range 10 Gb FTA Application Delivery Controller

AX 3400 Application Delivery Controller

A10 Networks Products

AX Series 64-bit Models

AX 3400 Application Delivery Controller

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Overview:

Value: Supercomputer Class Performance in 1U ADC Platform
Efficiency: Lowest Power Usage, Highest Performance Per Watt (PPW)
Reliability: Carrier Class Hardware Platform

The AX 3400 is a 64-bit 1U Advanced Application Delivery Controller (ADC) in the award winning A10 Networks line of hardware appliances. The AX 3400 offers the best value in a mid-range Flexible Traffic ASIC (FTA) platform for key Server Load Balancing, Virtualization and IPv6 Migration projects.

Like all AX Series hardware appliances, maximum performance and advanced software features are included, ensuring no budget surprises or need to purchase licenses during unforeseen peak loads.

The AX 3400 offers 38 Gbps of throughput, and 2 million Layer 4 connections per second (L4 CPS) while consuming a maximum 338 Watts, which translates to 5917 L4 CPS per Watt in a 1U platform.

Reliable operation with maximum uptime can be guaranteed with high quality hardware specifications and components, including four 10 Gbps ports to accommodate large throughput environments. The AX 3400's server grade processor, Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory and solid-state drive (SSD) deliver data center robustness, all backed by world class support.

The AX 3400's reliability, scalability and performance dramatically alter the playing field for mid and high-end ADCs. The AX 3400 enables a new level of protection and reliability in the mid-range ADC market.

Flexibility to Solve Critical Business Challenges

Any App

Web Scalability and Availability
Today's web servers are conduits for complex applications that require intelligence at every layer. If an application is slow or unavailable, or an Internet connection or server goes down, business productivity and profits are lost. A10's flexible Application Networking Platforms give customers full control of their web, and any application environment, enabling scalability and availability for all mission-critical applications.

IPv4 Exhaustion and IPv6 Migration
A10 delivers powerful, enterprise and carrier class IPv4/IPv6 solutions at attractive price points that will enable organizations to extend and preserve existing IPv4 investments and provide a clear path to IPv6. As a market leader, A10 enables communication and connectivity between the two protocols, with many large, live deployments worldwide.

Any Cloud

Enterprises, Web Giants, Service Providers
With over 2,000 customers across all verticals, including brand names such as GE Healthcare, LinkedIn and Microsoft, A10 has focused expertise to service constantly evolving network requirements with a rapid return on investment (ROI). Customer benefits include the ability to deploy differentiated customer services, reduce costs through data center consolidation, increase efficiency with large traffic volumes, accelerate web speed to drive customer satisfaction and many more.

Multi-tenancy and Virtual Clustering
Any Hosting or Service Provider or organization with multiple business units sharing the same infrastructure can greatly reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for Application Networking services with A10's platform virtualization. Unique clustering technology extends unmatched scaling from millions to billions of connections as required.

Any Size

On-demand Virtual Appliances
A10 offers virtual appliances via hypervisor solutions in addition to its hardware platforms. With scale-as-you-grow options in numerous different sizes, A10's virtual machines can be rapidly deployed on commodity hardware, scaling up and down on-demand for changing traffic volumes and use cases.

Scalable and Faster Appliances
At A10, performance is a path to data center efficiency, and not the end itself. With the industry's fastest Application Networking platforms in the most compact form factors, A10's performance delivers overall optimization, ensuring non-stop commerce and applications with lower operational costs. All features are included without licenses so that additional budget is not needed for new features, allowing for rapid deployments without any license complexity, streamlining internal operations.

Features:

Application Delivery Features

Comprehensive IPv4/IPv6 support
Advanced Layer 4/Layer 7 Server Load Balancing
- Fast HTTP, Full HTTP Proxy
- High-performance, template-based Layer 7 switching with header/URL/domain manipulation
- Comprehensive Layer 7 application persistence support
Comprehensive load balancing methods
- Round Robin, Least Connections, Weighted RR, Weighted LC, Fastest Response
aFleX - allows deep packet inspection and transformation for customizable, application-aware switching
Advanced Health Monitoring
- Comprehensive Protocol support - ICMP, TCP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, RTSP, SMTP, POP3, SNMP, DNS, RADIUS, LDAP
- TCL Scriptable Health Check support
- High Availability - Active-Active, Active-Standby configurations with sub-second failover
- SIP Load Balancing for VoIP and other rich-media applications
- STARTTLS support for Secure Email (POPS, SMTPS, IMAPS) & LDAPS
Spam Filter support - allows high- speed application of very large black/ white lists
Firewall Load Balancing (FWLB)
Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB)
Transparent Cache Switching (TCS)
Link Load Balancing (LLB)
Diameter AAA Load Balancing

Acceleration & Security Features

HTTP Acceleration & Optimization
- HTTP Connection Multiplexing
- HTTP Caching
- HTTP Compression
SSL Acceleration
- Hardware-based SSL Offload
- Support for all TCP Protocols - SSL Termination, SSL Bridging (SSL Initiation)
SSL Session ID Reuse
Hardware-based SYN Cookies, IP Anomaly Detection
Connection Rate Limiting/Connection Limiting
DNS Application Firewall

High Performance, Scalable Platform

ACOS Operating System
- Multi-core, Multi-CPU support
- Linear Application Scaling
- Linux on Control Plane
ACOS on Data Plane

Networking

Integrated Layer 2/Layer 3
Transparent Mode/ Gateway Mode
Routing - Static Routes, IS-IS (v4/v6), RIPv2/ng, OSPF v2/v3, BGP4+
VLAN
Trunking
Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Traditional IPv4-->IPv4 NAT/NAPT
IPv6-->IPv6 NAPT

IPv6 Migration/IPv4 Preservation

Full native IPv6 management and feature support
SLB-PT (Protocol Translation), SLB-64 (IPv4<->IPv6, IPv6<->IPv4)
Application Level Gateways (ALGs) for FTP, TFTP, RTSP, PPTP, SIP, ICMP, DNS
Carrier Grade NAT (CGN), Large Scale NAT (LSN), NAT444, NAT44
NAT64/DNS64, DS-Lite, 6rd

Management

Dedicated Management Interface (Console, SSH, Telnet, HTTPS)
Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Language Localization
Industry-standard Command Line Interface support
SNMP, Syslog, Alerting
Port Mirroring
REST-style XML API (aXAPI)

Virtualization

aVCS (AX Virtual Chassis System)
SoftAX Virtual Appliance (separate)
Multi-tenancy with Application Delivery-Partitions (ADPs)
- Role Based Administration (RBA)
- Partition Based Management
- L2/L3 Virtualization
Hypervisor Acceleration and Management Integration

Carrier-grade Hardware

Advanced hardware architecture
Hot swap Redundant Power Supply
Hot swap smart fans
Solid-state drive (SSD) and Compact Flash
Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory
SSL/Compression expansion slot

Benefits:

Data Center Ready Today & Tomorrow

Advanced DDoS protection
Burst tolerant for large web properties
Compact 1U form factor with low power consumption
Accelerate with SSL offload, RAM caching and compression
Advanced features; GSLB, aFleX traffic control and aXAPI management
Most comprehensive IPv6 transition and IPv4 preservation support
No licenses for premium features

Cost Effective Scalability

High performance reduces legacy ADCs and OPEX
Virtualization for multi-tenancy and consolidation
Scale-up with Virtual Chassis (aVCS), no upfront investment
Handle larger SSL key sizes (2048-bit+)
10 Gb port connectivity
More power, Intel Hex-core CPU
No performance licenses

Application Optimization

Optimize any application, including Microsoft SharePoint, Exchange, Lync, Oracle, DNS and more
Improve web server response times and reduce required servers

Built for Uptime and Peace of Mind

Redundant power supply included
SSD versus HDD (no spinning media)
Reliable server grade ECC memory
High availability
Application health checks

Specifications:

Rear View

AX 3400 Hardware Summary
Processor	1 x Hex-core
Hardware Acceleration	2 x FTA-2, L2/3 S+R ASIC, SSL ASIC
Memory	24 GB
Ethernet Interfaces	20 x 1 Gb Copper, 4 x 1 Gb Fiber (SFP) and 4 x 10 Gb Fiber (SFP+)
Management Interface	1 Dedicated
Console Port	1 Console Interface
Solid-state Drive (SSD)	Yes
Compact Flash	Yes
Power Supply	Dual 400 W RPS included, 100 – 240 VAC, Frequency 50 – 60 Hz
Max Power Consumption	338 W
Operating Temperate Range	Range 0° - 40° C
Dimensions	1.7 in (H) x 17 in (W) x 24.6 in (D) 1U Rack Mountable
Unit Weight	26.5 lbs
Regulatory Certifi cation	FCC Class A, UL, CE, TUV, CB, VCCI
Standard Warranty	90-day Hardware & Software

AX 3400 Hardware

Deployment:

AX 3400 Deployment

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Appliance Summary

	AX 1030	AX 2500	AX 3030	AX 3000-11-GCF	AX 3530
Layer 4 Throughput	7.5 Gbps	11 Gbps	27 Gbps	30 Gbps	115 Gbps
Layer 4 CPS	430k	300K	580k	1 million	1.3 million
SSL CPS (1024/2048)	5.5k‡/1.2k‡	30k‡‡/5k‡‡	12k‡/2.7k‡	51k‡‡/24k‡‡	120k‡‡/98k‡‡
Ethernet Interface 1 Gb Copper 1 Gb Fiber (SFP) 10 Gb Fiber (SFP+) 40 Gb Fiber (QSFP+)	6 2 0 0	8 4 0 0	6 2 0 0	8 8 4 0	4 2 12 0
Application Delivery Partitions (ADP) RBA/L3V	128/32	128/32	128/64	128/64	128/64
Maximum Power Consumption	155 W	250 W	188 W	315 W	467 W
Performance Per Watt (PPW)**	2774	1200	3085	3175	2731
Power Supply	1 x 400 W*	Dual 400 W RPS	Dual 400 W RPS	Dual 400 W RPS	Dual 750 W RPS
Hardware Acceleration Linear Decoupled Architecture Flexible Traffic ASIC Switching/Routing ASIC SSL Acceleration ASIC SSL Card Option Compression ASIC Card Option Total Optional Cards Per Unit	Yes No No Yes No No 0	Yes No No Yes 1 1 1	Yes No No Yes No No 0	Yes No No Yes 1 1 1	Yes No No Option 1 x 2 cards No 2
Dimensions	1.7 in (H), 17.2 in (W), 16.6 in (D)	1.75 in (H), 17 in (W), 21.8 in (D)	1.7 in (H), 17.2 in (W), 16.6 in (D)	1.75 in (H), 17 in (W), 21.8 in (D)	1.75 in (H), 17.25 in (W), 22.8 in (D)
Rack Units (Mountable)	1 U	1 U	1 U	1 U	1 U
Unit Weight	17.5 lbs	25 lbs	19.5 lbs	25 lbs	29.6 lbs
Operating Ranges	Temperature and Humidity 0° - 40° C 5% - 95%
Regulatory Certification	FCC Class A, UL, CE, TUV, CB, VCCI, NEBS***, FIPS 140-2^
Standard Features	Solid-state Drive (SSD), Management Interface, Console Port, Hot Swap Smart Fans, Standard Warranty, 90-day Hardware & Software

‡ Standard SSL performance ‡ ‡ With maximum SSL cards ^ AX 2500, AX 2600-GCF, AX 3000-GCF and AX 3000-11-GCF (FIPS model must be purchased) * Optional RPS available ** Layer 4 CPS per watt *** NEBS Level 3 (AX 2500, AX 3000-GCF and AX 5200) 100 to 240 VAC, Frequency 50 – 60 Hz (applies to all appliances)

Flexible Traffic ASIC (FTA) Models

	AX 1030	AX 2500	AX 3030	AX 3000-11-GCF	AX 3530
Layer 4 Throughput	7.5 Gbps	11 Gbps	27 Gbps	30 Gbps	115 Gbps
Layer 4 CPS	430k	300K	580k	1 million	1.3 million
SSL CPS (1024/2048)	5.5k‡/1.2k‡	30k‡‡/5k‡‡	12k‡/2.7k‡	51k‡‡/24k‡‡	120k‡‡/98k‡‡
Ethernet Interface 1 Gb Copper 1 Gb Fiber (SFP) 10 Gb Fiber (SFP+) 40 Gb Fiber (QSFP+)	6 2 0 0	8 4 0 0	6 2 0 0	8 8 4 0	4 2 12 0
Application Delivery Partitions (ADP) RBA/L3V	128/32	128/32	128/64	128/64	128/64
Maximum Power Consumption	155 W	250 W	188 W	315 W	467 W
Performance Per Watt (PPW)**	2774	1200	3085	3175	2731
Power Supply	1 x 400 W*	Dual 400 W RPS	Dual 400 W RPS	Dual 400 W RPS	Dual 750 W RPS
Hardware Acceleration Linear Decoupled Architecture Flexible Traffic ASIC Switching/Routing ASIC SSL Acceleration ASIC SSL Card Option Compression ASIC Card Option Total Optional Cards Per Unit	Yes No No Yes No No 0	Yes No No Yes 1 1 1	Yes No No Yes No No 0	Yes No No Yes 1 1 1	Yes No No Option 1 x 2 cards No 2
Dimensions	1.7 in (H), 17.2 in (W), 16.6 in (D)	1.75 in (H), 17 in (W), 21.8 in (D)	1.7 in (H), 17.2 in (W), 16.6 in (D)	1.75 in (H), 17 in (W), 21.8 in (D)	1.75 in (H), 17.25 in (W), 22.8 in (D)
Rack Units (Mountable)	1 U	1 U	1 U	1 U	1 U
Unit Weight	17.5 lbs	25 lbs	19.5 lbs	25 lbs	29.6 lbs
Operating Ranges	Temperature and Humidity 0° - 40° C 5% - 95%
Regulatory Certification	FCC Class A, UL, CE, TUV, CB, VCCI, NEBS***, FIPS 140-2^
Standard Features	Solid-state Drive (SSD), Management Interface, Console Port, Hot Swap Smart Fans, Standard Warranty, 90-day Hardware & Software

‡ Standard SSL performance ‡ ‡ With maximum SSL cards ^ AX 5100, AX 5200 and AX 5200-11 (FIPS model must be purchased) * XFP ** Layer 4 CPS per watt *** NEBS Level 3 (AX 2500, AX 3000-GCF and AX 5200) 100 to 240 VAC, Frequency 50 – 60 Hz (applies to all appliances)

Documentation:

Download the A10 Networks AX 3400 Datasheet (PDF).

Pricing Notes:

Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.