A network engineer is configuring a device that distributes incoming web traffic evenly across several web servers. This is to ensure high availability and optimal resource utilization. Which device is BEST suited for this purpose?
Firewall
Patch panel
Load balancer
Hub
A load balancer is a device designed to distribute incoming network traffic across multiple servers to ensure no single server bears too much demand. By spreading the load, a load balancer reduces individual server load, prevents any one server from becoming a single point of failure, and improves overall network efficiency and performance. The other options are incorrect. A hub is a simple Layer 1 device that broadcasts traffic to all ports. A patch panel is a passive component for organizing cables. A firewall's primary purpose is to filter traffic for security, not distribute load.
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