Prerequisites For A High Availability System - Watchguard V10 Supplementary Manual

Configuration Comparison Between Active/Standby and
Active/Active Mode
Configuration Item
Host Name
IP addresses
MAC address
Sending/Receiving
Packets
In This Guide
This guide discusses High Availability Active/Active mode for both Vcontroller
and CPM. To learn about High Availability Active/Standby mode, see the
Vclass User Guide and the CPM User Guide.

Prerequisites for a High Availability System

To set up the High Availability feature, you need the following:
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High Availability Guide
Active/Standby Mode
Same for primary and secondary
appliances.
Same for primary and secondary
appliances.
Same for primary and secondary
appliances. Uses VRRP defined
MAC addresses.
Only the Active appliance can send
and receive packets.
Two Firebox Vclass appliances. For HA Active/Active mode, the
appliances must be the same model. Only V80 and V100 appliances
are supported for HA Active/Active.
The appliance you use as the Secondary or backup device must be
reset to the factory default configuration.
Software upgrade licenses for the High Availability feature. You
obtain these licenses from the WatchGuard LiveSecurity web site,
after you register your appliances.
Crossover cables to connect the appliance HA ports.

Prerequisites for a High Availability System

Active/Active Mode
Different for primary and
secondary appliances.
Different for primary and
secondary appliances.
Different for primary and
secondary appliances. Use the
devices' factory MAC addresses.
Both Active appliances can send
and receive packets, potentially
doubling system throughput.
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