Configuring a Virtual Service for SMTP (without SSL Offload)

To configure a Virtual Service for SMTP, without SSL offload, follow the steps below:

1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster WUI, select Virtual Services.
2. Select Add New.

   

3. Enter a valid Virtual Address.
4. Enter 25 as the Port.
5. Enter a recognizable Service Name, for example Exchange 2010 SMTP.
6. Select tcp as the Protocol.
   Note: The combination of Virtual Address, Port and Protocol must be unique within the LoadMaster.
7. Click Add this Virtual Service.
8. Configure the settings as shown in the following table:

   Section	Option	Value	Comment
   Standard Options	Force L4	Disabled
   	Transparency	Disabled
   	Server Initiating Protocols	SMTP
   	Persistence Mode	Source IP Address
   	Persistence Timeout	1 Hour
   	Idle Connection Timeout	120	Click Set Idle Timeout.
   Real Servers	Real Server Check Method	Mail (SMTP) Protocol
   	Checked Port	25	Click Set Check Port.

9. Click the Add New… button.

   

10. Enter the Real Server Address.
11. Enter 25 as the Port.
12. Click Add This Real Server.
13. Click OK in response to the confirmation that the Real Server was added.

To view, modify, or delete any Virtual Services or Real Servers that have been added, select Virtual Services > View/Modify Services in the LoadMaster WUI.