why can't we use Performance L4 VS for SSL bridging .

Hi Sajan,

the reason for this is, that just the Standard Virtual Server is able to establish two independend TCP sessions (client / server side) to negotiate the SSL/TLS channels on each of the sides correctly. A Performance L4 Virtual uses just one TCP session in pass-through mode...

K12015: Configuration requirements for SSL virtual servers, profiles, pools, and monitors

https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K12015

K8082: Overview of TCP connection setup for BIG-IP LTM virtual server types

https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K8082

Cheers, Kai