4. Select the connection path through which the Route Control server pair is connected in the 
drop-down list.
– For connection via RJ45 cable: 
In the "Network adapter" drop-down list, select the network adapter to which you want 
to attach the network cable for the redundant connection between the two PC stations 
of a server pair.
– For a serial connection: 
In the "Serial port" drop-down list, select the port to which you want to attach the null-
modem cable for the redundant connection between the two PC stations of a server 
pair: "COM1" or "COM2"
5. Click "OK".
5.7.6 How to set the redundancy of the Route Control servers
Introduction
Only the PC stations have to be configured in the SIMATIC Manager for a redundant Route 
Control server.
The computer name must be configured and the "Computer name identical with PC station 
name" option must be enabled in the object properties of the PC station.
Additional information
● Section "How to configure a Route Control server and its redundant Route Control partner 
server (Page 178)"
5.7.7 How to download the target systems for SIMATIC Route Control
Introduction
For Route Control plants with redundant Route Route Control servers, you should always 
download the Route Control configuration to the Route Control server and Route Control 
clients.
Additional information
● You can find information on downloading the Route Control server in the manual 
Process 
Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC Route Control.
● You can find information on downloading the configuration to a Route Control client in the 
manual 
Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC Route Control
.
Advantages of high availability components
5.7 SIMATIC Route Control stations
High Availability Process Control Systems (V9.0)
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