Configuring the WSM using Device Manager

Enabling VMA

VMA is enabled on the WSM by default. For better performance and higher session capacities, it is recommended that VMA remain enabled, especially when using Bandwidth Management and Content Intelligent Switching for processing multiple frames (up to 4500 bytes).

Note: VMA must be enabled if you are setting up Firewall Load Balancing (FWLB) with private-side WSMs performing server load balancing (SLB) or URL-based SLB and Direct Access Mode (DAM) is enabled.

To enable VMA on the WSM:

1. From the device view, select the Web Switching Module.

The Web Switching Module is highlighted.

2. From the Edit menu, choose WSM Card > L4 Switching> SLB.

The Server Load Balance dialog box opens to the General tab.

3. In the Virtual Matrix Architecture field, click Enabled.
4. Click Set > Apply > Close.

VMA is enabled on the WSM and the Server Load Balance dialog box closes.

5. To save the change, right-click the WSM card and choose one of the following from the shortcut menu:
• Save configuration (backup)--Saves changes to the active and backup WSM configuration blocks.
• Save configuration (no backup)--Saves changes to the active WSM configuration block.

See also:

• Using proxy IP addresses and VMA
• Configuring proxy IP addresses