What does the Ratio Failover/Load-balance feature allow administrators to do?

The Ratio Failover/Load-balance feature enables administrators to assign specific percentages of traffic to each WAN interface, allowing for a more controlled and efficient distribution of internet bandwidth among multiple connections. This means that if there are multiple WAN links available, an administrator can designate how much bandwidth each link utilizes based on the assigned ratios.

This capability is particularly useful in scenarios where different WAN links may have varying capacities or performance levels. By allocating traffic in proportion to the capabilities of each WAN interface, organizations can optimize resource utilization and maintain better performance for users. The ability to manage traffic load in this manner enhances the overall performance of network services and can improve failover mechanisms by ensuring that less-prioritized links are not overwhelmed by excessive traffic.

The other choices, such as setting equal bandwidth for all interfaces or limiting total bandwidth use, do not provide the granular control offered by the ratio feature. Choosing interfaces based on latency, while useful in some contexts, does not pertain to the load-balancing aspect that assigning percentages to each WAN encompasses.