What is required for a virtual server to support clients whose traffic arrives on the...

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Virtual Servers have a setting calledVLAN and Tunnel Trafficwhich defines where the BIG-IP "listens" for new connections.4849

Ingress Logic:A virtual server is an entry point. It must be enab50led on the VLAN where theClientresides. If a client is on the "51Internal" VLAN, the Virtual Server must be enabled there to receive the traffic.

Egress Logic:The BIG-IP system uses theTMM Routing TableandSelf-IPsto reach pool members. It doesnotneed the Virtual Server to be "enabled" on the destination VLAN (External) to send traffic there.

Default Behavior:By default, Virtual Servers are enabled on "All VLANs." However, if restricted for security, the administrator must ensure the Virtual Server is active on the client-facing (ingress) VLAN.