Kemp LoadMaster LM-2000 HA Pair Notes:
LoadMaster 2000 is an affordable, yet feature rich server load balancer with integrated SSL acceleration and Layer 7 content switching; perfect for creating highly available server clusters at a ground-breaking price. The LoadMaster 2000 has four GbE Ports, 300mbps throughput and delivers up to 100 SSL TPS.
Note: This is an HA (High Availability) Pair.
The LoadMaster intelligently and efficiently distributes user traffic among web and application servers to ensure users get the best experience possible. LoadMaster 2000 gives IT administrators greater control, and enables them to easily adapt to network changes by providing a resource optimization layer in front of applications and servers.
- Server Load Balancing - Layers 4 and 7
- 4 X GbE ports
- Up to 256 Virtual and 1000 Real Servers
- SSL Acceleration in ASIC
- Layer 7 Content Switching
- Caching, Compression and IPS
- IP and Layer 7 Persistence (sticky)
- High Availability - 99.999% (Hot Standby)
- Server and Application Health Checking
- Intuitive Web User Interface
- Ultra-Low Power Consumption
The LoadMaster 2000 is an essential component of high-availability, clustering and fault tolerance, all of which provide the infrastructure for reliable Internet and intranet sites. Combining the latest advancements in Layer 4 and 7 load balancing and content switching, the LoadMaster 2000 is the value leader for optimizing IT web and application infrastructure.
LoadMaster 2000 optimizes web infrastructure as defined by 24/7 availability, high-performance, flexible scalability, and secure operations - while streamlining IT costs. LoadMaster simplifies the management of networked resources, and optimizes/accelerates user access to diverse servers, content and transaction-based systems.
Every LoadMaster Server Load Balancing Appliance is delivered with a 1st year support agreement at no additional cost.
The LoadMaster is an essential component of high availability, clustering and fault tolerance, all of which provide the infrastructure for reliable Internet sites and large corporate intranets.
Combining the latest advancements in Layer 4 and 7 server load balancing technology with high-performance hardware platforms, the LoadMaster is a value leader in purpose built Internet Traffic Management appliances.
To compare models, see the comparison matrix.
Standard
- Server Load Balancing (SLB) for TCP/UDP based protocols
- SSL Acceleration/Offload in ASIC
- Layer 7 Content Switching
- Advanced, App-Transparent Caching Engine for HTTP/HTTPS protocols
- Optimized Compression for Static HTTP/HTTPS Content
- Layer 7 Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), SNORT-Rule Compatible
- Up to 256 Virtual and 1000 Real Servers
- NAT-based forwarding
- Support for Direct Server Return (DSR) configurations
- Support for MS Terminal Services with Session Reconnection Built-in
- Configurable S-NAT support
- VLAN Tagging (802.1Q)
Performance
- Max Balancer L4 Throughput Up To 300Mbps
- Max Balancer L7 Throughput Up To 250Mbps
- Max Interface Throughput 4 X 949.2Mbps
- 25,000 L7 (http) requests per second
- 50,000 L7 concurrent connections
- 1,000,000 L4 concurrent connections
- SSL Acceleration Up to 100 TPS
SSL
- ASIC-enabled (AES), hardware SSL Acceleration
- PCI-DSS ready SSL Implementation
- Support for up to 256 SSL Certificates
- Support for Third Party Certificates
- Automated SSL Certificate Chaining
- SSL Certificate Signing Request (CSR) Generation
Health Checking & High Availability
- ICMP health checking of server farm machines
- Layer 7 checking for DNS, FTP, HTTP, IMAP, NNTP, POP3, SMTP,WTS (RDP), TELNET
- Automatic reconfiguration for defective real server machines
- Active/Hot Standby configurations for High Availability
- Stateful Failover
Administration
- Fully configurable using Web User Interface (WUI)
- Secure, SSH and HTTPS (WUI) remote access for administration
- Easy start and maintenance using wizards
- WUI-based Help Assistant
- Virtual Service Configurations can be edited and tuned on-the-fly
- Real time performance and availability displays
- Graceful Administrative removal of Real Servers
- Console port for local administration
- CISCO-like Command Line Interface (CLI) Option
- Remote syslog support
- Selective restore of LoadMaster and Virtual Service data
Support Options
Every LoadMaster Server Load Balancing Appliance is delivered with a 1st year Gold Support Agreement at no additional cost!
Gold support agreement provides the following services:
- 5 X 10 Live Telephone Support
- Software Updates throughout the year.
- 24 Hour replacement of a failed unit.
Platinum Support Upgrade
- Platinum Support (7 X 24 Telephone Support Coverage)*
* 7 X 24 telephone/email support is intended for LoadMaster remedial, "break and fix" outside of normal Gold hours of support. Issues that are determined to be non-LoadMaster related (such as equipment relocation, infra-structure configurations or outages, outside of normal business hours will be charged @ $100/hour, minimum three hours, and will be available on a scheduled basis.
Since 2000, KEMP's network engineers and technical professionals have been providing expert systems support for customers ranging from small and medium businesses to Fortune 100 enterprises. Covering a wide range of design configurations and system complexities, our engineers can rapidly and efficiently help you derive the most value from your LoadMaster appliance.
* The Tri-dundant Support Program provides customers with maximum protection from hardware downtime. In addition to Platinum Support coverage, this program provides for an on-site cold spare LoadMaster unit which may be placed into production immediately upon receiving a license from KEMP tech support staff. This enables the LoadMaster clients to maintain high-availability, redundant-unit operation while a failed unit is being serviced. This program is available to LoadMaster customers who purchase the LoadMaster HA configuration and must be ordered at the time of initial purchase. Please contact your KEMP sales representative for pricing and additional program details.
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