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About MetalLB

MetalLB is a load-balancer implementation for bare metal Kubernetes clusters that uses standard routing protocols.

Key Capabilities

  • Network load balancing for bare metal Kubernetes
  • Support for BGP and Layer 2 operating modes
  • FRR mode with BFD and IPv6 support
  • Configurable via Kubernetes CRDs
  • Integration with standard network equipment

Integrations

KubernetesFRR routing suiteOpenShift

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Quick Facts

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CategoryCloud Infrastructure
PricingOpen Source
DeploymentOpen Source, On-Premises
Target SizeEnterprise