Configuring High Availability
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Configuring High Availability
Background
Cluster maintains connections in the organization's network when there is a failure in one of
the Cluster Members. The cluster provides redundancy.
In SmartConsole connected to your Management Server, you configure a Small Office
Cluster object and install a security policy on that cluster object.
Limitations
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You cannot create a cluster when you have a switch or bridge defined in the network
settings on the appliance. If necessary, change network settings in the Device > Local
Network page.
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It is not supported to configure a Cluster of Quantum Spark Appliances when an Internet
connection is a Bond interface.
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Cluster requires Static IP addresses on the physical cluster interfaces.
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Cluster does not support pure IPv6 addresses on cluster interfaces (you must also
configure IPv4 addresses).
Prerequisites
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In WebUI > Device > Local Network, delete bridge and switch configurations before you
start to configure a cluster.
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The appliances in a cluster must have the same hardware, firmware, and licenses.
Note - Connect the sync cables only after you complete the First Time
Configuration Wizard and remove the switch on both appliances. No additional
configuration is required on the members.
Best Practice - Designate the same LAN port for the Sync interface. The default Sync
interface is LAN2/SYNC.
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