The incoming client IP address is 205.12.45.52. The last five connections have been sent to members C, D, A, B, B. The incoming client. IP address is 205.12.45.52. The last five connections have…

Assuming the virtual server uses a 'Least Connections' load balancing method, the F5 system will direct the next connection to the pool member with the fewest active connections. Without the graphic, it is inferred that 10.10.20.1:80 (Member A) currently holds the lowest number of active connections among the available pool members.

Member 10.10.20.2:80 (Member B) would only be chosen if it had the least connections and was available, but it was used twice recently, making it less likely to have the absolute fewest connections next.

Member 10.10.20.3:80 (Member C) would not be chosen if another member, like A, had fewer active connections, especially since it was already served in the recent past.

Member 10.10.20.4:80 (Member D) would not be chosen if another member, like A, had fewer active connections, according to a Least Connections policy.

Member 10.10.20.5:80 (Member E) might have few connections, but if A (10.10.20.1:80) also has the minimum and is preferred by a tie-breaking rule (e.g., lowest IP), A would be chosen.