By default, when the LoadMaster tries to locate a Real Server for use with content switching, it tries to use the same Real Server as currently selected, even if the port is not the same. Enabling this option forces the port to also be compared. To enable this option, go to System Configuration > Miscellaneous Options > L7 Configuration and select the Force Complete RS Match check box.

You may need to enable this option in the event that you are trying to content match to the same Real Server but on different ports, for example:

Virtual Service 1:

  • Real Server 1: 10.140.22.146:80 - content match on X

  • Real Server 2: 10.140.22.146:8080 - content match on Y

Content Matching is enabled on each SubVS. If the destination for a content rule is checked (the Real Server) but not the port, the LoadMaster tries to reuse the current connection instead of opening a new connection to save on performance. Enabling this option should force the LoadMaster to also check the port.