Example Concept: Scalability in cloud-based load balancers depends on the elasticity of the cloud infrastructure, which allows for dynamic scaling of resources based on demand. The load balancing algorithm (e.g., round-robin, least connections, IP hash) determines how traffic is distributed across servers, impacting performance and resource utilization. Additionally, network throughput and bandwidth limitations can affect the ability to handle large volumes of traffic, necessitating proper configuration and monitoring to maintain optimal performance.