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N_67263
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Nov 26, 2013

configuration of a virtual F5

Folks,   We are working on getting an virtual F5 box configured on a vcenter.   On the VIP side I have a self IP address configured from an 10.10.10.0/24 network which works fine, responds to p...
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Kevin_Stewart
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Nov 26, 2013

Are you attaching all three networks to the F5, or is there a router between the F5 and the networks? In any case, your SNAT is going to change the request packet's source address to something the F5 controls to force return routing. If you're connecting to an internal router, your SNAT list/pool needs to be in the router's subnet. If connecting directly to these networks with separate interfaces, VLANs, and self-IPs, then you should have a SNAT list/pool for each subnet. The F5 should choose the correct SNAT based on the destination. Look here for implementation guidance:

 

http://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/products/big-ip_ltm/manuals/product/ltm_configuration_guide_10_1/ltm_snat.html?sr=33432530