TFTP download fails when using Load Balanced TFTP servers

Products

• VMware NSX for vSphere

Issue/Introduction

• TFTP servers are behind an NSX Load Balancer
• Load Balancer pool has Transparent Mode enabled
• Disabling Transparent Mode on pool resolves issue

Environment

VMware NSX for vSphere 6.4.x
VMware NSX for vSphere 6.3.x

Cause

Load balancing TFTP servers with Transparent Mode enabled is currently not supported

Resolution

This is a known issue impacting VMware NSX for vSphere.

Workaround:
Disable Transparent Mode