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Configuring ASLB
This chapter describes how to configure accelerated server load balancing (ASLB) on the Catalyst 6500
series switches.
Note
For complete syntax and usage information for the commands that are used in this chapter, refer to the
Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Command Reference
publication.
Note
The information and procedures in this chapter apply only to Supervisor Engine 1 with the Policy
Feature Card. ASLB is not supported on Supervisor Engine 2 with PFC2, Supervisor Engine 720 with
PFC3A/PFC3B/PFC3BXL, or Supervisor Engine 32 with PFC3B/PFC3BXL.
This chapter consists of these sections:
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Hardware and Software Requirements, page 54-1
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Understanding How ASLB Works, page 54-2
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Cabling Guidelines, page 54-7
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Configuring ASLB on the Switch, page 54-7
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ASLB Configuration Example, page 54-18
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ASLB Redundant Configuration Example, page 54-21
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Troubleshooting the ASLB Configuration, page 54-25
Hardware and Software Requirements
The hardware and software requirements for your ASLB configuration are as follows:
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The LocalDirector requirements are as follows:
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Hardware platforms—LocalDirector models 410, 415, 416, 420, or 430
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Interface Modules—The ASLB configuration requires two 10/100BASE-X Ethernet interfaces
or two 1000BASE-X Gigabit Ethernet interfaces