A10 Networks Thunder ADC
Application Delivery and Server Load Balancing.
Overview
A10 Thunder ADC is a comprehensive application delivery controller designed to enhance application availability, security, and performance. It offers a wide range of features including advanced L4/L7 server load balancing, Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB), SSL offloading, and robust security features like a Web Application Firewall (WAF) and DDoS protection. It is available in hardware, virtual, bare metal, and cloud form factors.
✨ Key Features
- High-Performance L4/L7 Server Load Balancing
- Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB)
- SSL Insight and Offload
- Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- DDoS Protection
- Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
- aFleX scripting for traffic manipulation
🎯 Key Differentiators
- High performance at a competitive price point
- All-inclusive licensing model (most features included)
- Strong security feature set
Unique Value: Delivers a high-performance, secure, and scalable application delivery solution with an all-inclusive feature set and a compelling total cost of ownership.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Load balancing for large-scale web properties and service provider networks
- Providing high-performance SSL/TLS offloading
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small businesses with simple load balancing needs.
- Teams looking for a simple, managed cloud service.
🏆 Alternatives
Often provides better performance-per-dollar and a simpler licensing model compared to market leaders like F5, which may license features a la carte.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies by support plan tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
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