5.7.5 How to set the redundancy connection for Route Control servers
Introduction
You will now select the connection path for the redundancy connection between two Route
Control servers.
You can make the following settings directly on each of the mutually redundant Route Control
servers.
Changing the connection path
Note
When the redundancy connection is established via a serial interface, you need to reboot the
PC station after changing the connection path.
Validity
The procedure described in this section applies to Route Control servers.
Requirements
● The Route Control server and Route Control partner server are connected by a redundancy
cable.
You can use the following as the redundancy cable:
– Null modem cable on the COM port
– Network cable on an additional network adapter
● Route Control server and Route Control partner server are installed as redundant Route
Control servers.
Procedure
1. Select the PC station (workplace) in the tree view of Windows Explorer.
2. Select the "Simatic Shell" folder.
If you are using the Windows 10 operating system, you can find the Siemens SIMATIC
programs in the "Start" menu under All apps > Siemens Automation.
3. Select the shortcut menu command Redundancy Settings....
The "Redundancy Settings" dialog box opens.
Advantages of high availability components
5.7 SIMATIC Route Control stations
High Availability Process Control Systems (V9.0)
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