Connecting The Appliances; Configuring A Standby Appliance - Watchguard V10 User Manual

CHAPTER 19: Setting Up a High Availability System

Connecting the Appliances

To set up a high availability system, you must connect two
Firebox Vclass appliances through the HA port.
• Connect the private interface (0) of the primary
appliance to a hub or switch.
• Connect the private interface (0) of the standby
appliance to the same hub or switch.
• Connect all other interfaces that are being used in the
same way. Every interface connection from the
primary appliance to a hub or switch must be matched
with a connection from the standby appliance to the
same hub or switch.
• Connect the HA interfaces with crossover cables.
Connect HA1 to HA1, and HA2 to HA2.
• Connect the Management Station to a hub that is
connected to interface 0 (private) on both appliances.
The Management Station can also be connected to an
HA2 port.

Configuring a Standby Appliance

Use the High Availability tab to configure the standby
appliance.
1
From the main Vcontroller window, click System
Configuration.
The System Configuration dialog box appears.
2
Click the High Availability tab.
The High Availability settings are displayed.
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