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kuhn_52743
Nimbostratus
NimbostratusRTSP/TCP connection merging
Hello,
I am new to iRules and want to know if it is possible to do something like this:
I have a pool member that is a media streaming server, so clients usually ...
If all you're looking for is to multiplex to the back end, then all you'd really need to do is turn on OneConnect. OneConnect holds open and re-uses connections made to the back end servers while managing new connections to the clients as they connect, to cut down on TCP overhead for the servers.
Combine that with some persistence based on the session id that's being passed, so you make sure you have the right client going to the right server, and you'd be most of the way there, I think.
It would warrant some testing, for sure, because you're not forcing a single connection via coded in logic. With the way oneconnect works though, I think you'd be able to come pretty close to achieving what you're looking for with almost no crazy iRules coding at all, just a simple persist rule.
Colin
