5 Setting Up HA
5.1 Set up the First Unit
To build a HA LoadMaster environment there are a number of settings that must be carefully
specified. Follow the steps below to set up HA:
1. Log in to the LoadMaster that is desired to be the active (master) unit.
2. In the main menu, select the System Configuration > Miscellaneous Options > HA
Parameters option.
Figure 5-1: HA Mode option
3. Select HA (First) Mode in the HA Mode drop-down.
Figure 5-2: HA question
4. Click OK on the resulting message.
Do not reboot at this time.
Figure 5-3: Shared IP address reminder
5. Click OK on the resulting message reminding not to forget to set the Shared IP address.
Figure 5-4: HA settings