Exchange Server 2010 Load Balancer Deployment

This page describes which server load balancer partners have completed solution testing with Exchange Server 2010 and contains pointers to accompanying deployment white papers hosted by the partner. Read the program Overview near the bottom of this page to learn more.

Hardware Load Balancers for Exchange Server 2010

Listed below are hardware load balancers that have been tested by the vendor and reviewed by Microsoft to meet Exchange Server 2010 requirements. It is recommended that you visit the vendor's web site for the latest information regarding product specifications, capacity, country support and documentation including release notes and known issues. Please contact the vendor for more information on these products.

Hardware Load Balancers for Exchange Server 2010

Vendor

Qualified Product

Software Version Tested

Vendor’s Exchange Page

A10 Networks

AX Series 1000, 2200, 3200

64-bit AX Series 2500, 2600, 3000, 5100, 5200

2.4.3

AX Series for Exchange 2010 Overview and Deployment Guide

Array Networks, Inc.

APV Series Application Delivery Controllers

8.2

Array APV Deployment Guide for Microsoft Exchange 2010

Barracuda Networks

Barracuda Load Balancer Model 340, 440, 640

3.3.1.005

Barracuda Deployment Guide

Brocade

ServerIron ADX 1000, 4000, 10000

V12.1

Brocade and Microsoft Exchange Server

Cisco

Application Control Engine (ACE)

A2(3.0)

Cisco Deployment Guide

Coyote Point Systems

Equalizer E250GX, E350GX, E450GX, E650GX

8.6.0b

Equalizer Deployment Guide for Exchange

Citrix Systems

Netscaler

9.1.102.8

Netscaler for Microsoft Exchange

BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM)

10.0.1 and 10.1

F5 Solutions

jetNEXUS

Acceleration Load Balancer ALB, ALB-X

Build 1069-1416

Configure jetNEXUS ALB to Load Balance Exchange 2010

KEMP Technologies

LoadMaster Models: 2200, 2500, 2600, 3500, 3600, 5500

5.1-28

KEMP Exchange 2010 Deployment Guide

Loadbalancer.org

Enterprise R16, Enterprise, Enterprise MAX, Enterprise 10G, Enterprise VA, Enterprise VA R16

v6.15, v7.2

Microsoft Exchange 2010 Deployment Guide

Radware

AppDirector

2.14

Radware ADC Solution for Microsoft Exchange 2010

Alteon

27.0

Radware Alteon Solution for Microsoft Exchange 2010

Riverbed

Stingray Traffic Manager

Stingray Traffic Manager — Deploy Microsoft Exchange 2010

Software Load Balancers for Exchange Server 2010

Listed below are software load balancers that have been tested by the vendor and reviewed by Microsoft to meet Exchange Server 2010 requirements. It is recommended that you visit the vendor's web site for the latest information regarding product specifications, capacity, country support and documentation including release notes and known issues. Please contact the vendor for more information on these products.

Vendor

Qualified Product

Software Version Tested

Vendor’s Exchange Page

A10 Networks

64-bit AX Series: SoftAX

2.4.3

AX Series for Exchange 2010 Overview and Deployment Guide

Citrix Systems

Netscaler VPX

9.1.102.8

Netscaler for Microsoft Exchange

BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) Virtual Edition

10.1 and 10.2

F5 Solutions

KEMPTechnologies

LoadMaster VLM

5.1-28

KEMP Exchange 2010 Deployment Guide

Loadbalancer.org

Enterprise VA, Enterprise VA 16

v6.15, v7.2

Microsoft Exchange 2010 Deployment Guide

Radware

Alteon VA

27.0

Radware Alteon Solution for Microsoft Exchange 2010

Riverbed

Stingray Traffic Manager

Stingray Traffic Manager — Deploy Microsoft Exchange 2010

Overview

The qualification program for load balancers ensures that customers have seamless experiences with setup, support, and use of qualified load balancers with Microsoft's Exchange Server 2010. Only products that meet Exchange Server 2010 requirements will be listed.

The qualification program for our load balancer partners is defined as follows:

Specific requirements for interoperability with Exchange Server 2010
Testing scenario requirements for qualifying interoperability with Exchange Server 2010
Quick Start Guide for installation and configuration requirements
Vendor Release Notes documenting any known issues
Enterprise-class standards for reliability and scalability

The program is designed to ensure that interoperability is tested by the vendor to meet Exchange Server 2010 requirements in a consistent and supportable manner.

Load Balancer Vendors Interested in Qualification

Hardware or Software Load Balancer vendors interested in participating in interoperability testing of their solutions with Exchange Server 2010 should contact uclb@microsoft.com.