end to end IP routing from client to server( C6500 and ACE)

[rajkumar sanapala]

Hi ,

In ACE loadbalancer and Cisco 6500 , i am totally confusing the ip flow

can some one explain how the routing flow from client to server by using  cisco 6500 abd ACE  with help of any sigested diagram

Regards

Rajkumar

[Reza Sharifi]

Hi,

Here is a good design document to read:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/solutions/Enterprise/Data_Center/ACE_FWSM.html#wp1000603

HTH

[grajkumar]

Hi,

ACE can be maily deployment in 3 modes

Routed mode (L3 mode)

Bridge mode (L2 mode)

One-arm mode (Like router on a stick model)

Depending on the mode of deployment, the traffic pattern will vary

Refer below links for more details:

Routed mode
http://docwiki.cisco.com/wiki/Basic_Load_Balancing_Using_Routed_Mode_on_the_Cisco_Application_Control_Engine_Configuration_Example

Bridged mode:
http://docwiki.cisco.com/wiki/Basic_Load_Balancing_Using_Bridged_Mode_on_the_Cisco_Application_Control_Engine_Configuration_Example

One-arm mode:
http://docwiki.cisco.com/wiki/Basic_Load_Balancing_Using_One_Arm_Mode_with_Source_NAT_on_the_Cisco_Application_Control_Engine_Configuration_Example

There is one more mode as Direct server return, but not widely used. Refer below link for more details
https://supportforums.cisco.com/docs/DOC-22555

HTH