F5 TMOS Administration — Question 2

Which statement accurately describes the difference between two loadbalancing modes specified as "member" and "node"?

Answer options

• A. There is no difference; the two terms are referenced for backward compatibility purposes.
• B. When the loadbalancing choice references "node", priority group activation is unavailable.
• C. Loadbalancing options referencing "nodes" are available only when the pool members are defined for the "any" port.
• D. When the loadbalancing choice references "node", the addresses' parameters are used to make the loadbalancing choice rather than the member's parameters.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because when using 'node', priority group activation is indeed not available, which affects how traffic is distributed. Option A is incorrect as there is a meaningful distinction between 'member' and 'node'. Option C is misleading, as the node option is not limited to the 'any' port configuration. Option D incorrectly suggests that member parameters are disregarded entirely when using 'node', which is not accurate.