The data center gear maker said Q3 EPS rose 17.5% to $1.14, in line with views. Revenue increased 21.3% to $352.6 mil, slightly below views of $352.7 mil. F5 (FFIV) said its security offerings were an important sales driver for the second straight quarter. It sees Q4 EPS of $1.16-$1.19, below analysts' estimates of $1.24. Shares rose 7.4% to 98.59.

