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Load balancing SMTP with the ACE Modules

jteixido
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Team,

Is there anything special needed to load balance SMTP with the ACE modules? Could someone please add an example?

Thank you,

John...

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dario.didio
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Level 4

Hi,

SMTP is a TCP protocol like many others, so no special config is needed.

Make a class map to match the SMTP VIP address on port 25 (keyword 'smtp').

You can use specific probes for SMTP servers to test the application on your server.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/interfaces_modules/services_modules/ace/v3.00_A1/configuration/slb/guide/probe.html#wp1031950

For the return code, you can use a sniffer to see which return code you get for a successfull poll, or you can use the command "show probe detail" to see which return code you server replied with. Normally it should be 200 or 211.

HTH,

Dario

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dario.didio
Level 4
Level 4

Hi,

SMTP is a TCP protocol like many others, so no special config is needed.

Make a class map to match the SMTP VIP address on port 25 (keyword 'smtp').

You can use specific probes for SMTP servers to test the application on your server.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/interfaces_modules/services_modules/ace/v3.00_A1/configuration/slb/guide/probe.html#wp1031950

For the return code, you can use a sniffer to see which return code you get for a successfull poll, or you can use the command "show probe detail" to see which return code you server replied with. Normally it should be 200 or 211.

HTH,

Dario

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