Verifying Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity; Gigabit Ethernet High Availability; Configuring Vrrp - Cisco DS-C9216I-K9 Configuration Manual

Configuring Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces
If the IPS module is connected to a Cisco Ethernet switch, and you need to have traffic from multiple
VLANs coming to one IPS port, verify the following requirements on the Ethernet switch:
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Verifying Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity

The ping command sends echo request packets out to a remote device at an IP address that you specify.
Once the Gigabit Ethernet interfaces are connected with valid IP addresses, verify the interface
connectivity on each switch using the ping command. Ping the IP host using the IP address of the host
to verify that the static IP route is configured correctly.
If the connection fails, verify the following, and repeat the ping command:
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Gigabit Ethernet High Availability

Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) and Ethernet PortChannels are two Gigabit Ethernet
features that provide high availability for iSCSI and FCIP services.

Configuring VRRP

VRRP provides a redundant alternate path to the Gigabit Ethernet port for iSCSI and FCIP services.
VRRP provides IP address fail over protection to an alternate Gigabit Ethernet interface so the IP address
is always available.
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The Ethernet switch port connected to the IPS module is configured as a trunking port.
The encapsulation is set to 802.1Q and not ISL, which is the default.
The IP address for the destination (IP host) is correctly configured.
The host is active (powered on).
The IP route is configured correctly.
The IP host has a route to get to the Gigabit Ethernet interface subnet.
The Gigabit Ethernet interface is in the up state.
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