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ping-t
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Aug 26, 2025

Round-robin method not load balanced

I have configured BIG-IP 1600 to distribute the load to two servers in a round-robin fashion, but only one of them is communicating and the load is not distributed. We have confirmed that all Pool N...
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ping-t
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Aug 30, 2025

For the first, SNAT Automap is enabled on the virtual server.

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Aswin_mk
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Sep 03, 2025

Hi ,

 

Both of the servers are in same VLAN? also i hope you have enabled layer7 monitor in both servers(ping or tcp will make server up if service down.).  also for fix you can try

  • Enable SNAT Automap on the Virtual Server (for quick test), or
  • Configure a proper return route on both servers pointing back to the F5 Self IP.