How does F5 BIG-IP protect against volumetric DDoS attacks?

F5 BIG-IP mitigates volumetric DDoS attacks by employing techniques such as SYN cookie protection, rate limiting, protocol validation, and traffic shaping. These mechanisms identify and filter malicious traffic based on source, packet characteristics, and behavior, preventing the attack from overwhelming the server infrastructure. It leverages features like AFM (Advanced Firewall Manager) to inspect traffic and identify anomalies.