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+# This is a test configuration.
+# It presents an active, a failed server, and a backup server in the
+# stats page. Connect to port 8000 to consult status.
+
+
+global
+	maxconn		10000
+	#daemon
+	#nbproc		2
+
+listen  to-pcw
+        mode            http
+        bind		:8000
+        clitimeout      15000
+        srvtimeout      15000
+        contimeout      15000
+        maxconn 40000
+	option httpclose
+	balance roundrobin
+	server srv1 127.0.0.1:6000 check inter 1000 maxconn 1000 maxqueue 100
+	server srv2 127.0.0.1:65535 check inter 1000 maxqueue 100
+	server srv3 127.0.0.1:65535 backup
+	stats uri /
+