Establishing The Configuration Task; Adjusting Parameters Of The Cluster - Huawei Quidway S9300 Configuration Manual - Network Management

8 HGMP Configuration
You can use commands to configure the following features for member switches of an HGMP
cluster in batches: batch distribution, batch restart, incremental configuration, configuration
synchronization, and security features.
8.3.4 Checking the Configuration
After configuring advanced HGMP functions, you can view the configuration.

8.3.1 Establishing the Configuration Task

Before configuring advanced HGMP functions, familiarize yourself with the applicable
environment, complete the pre-configuration tasks, and obtain the required data. This can help
you complete the configuration task quickly and accurately.
Applicable Environment
To optimize the performance parameters of the established cluster, you can configure advanced
HGMP functions to facilitate the management and maintenance of the HGMP cluster and better
manage member switches in the cluster.
Pre-configuration Tasks
Before configuring advanced HGMP functions, complete the following tasks:
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Data Preparation
To configure advanced HGMP functions, you need the following data.
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8.3.2 Adjusting Parameters of the Cluster

To better manage switches in a cluster, you can adjust HGMP parameters as required. Adjustable
parameters include the interval for sending Handshake packets, holdtime of the configuration,
whether to enable candidate switches to automatically join a cluster, aging time of member
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Ensuring that the device is correctly powered on and operates normally
Configuring basic attributes of interfaces on the device
Configuring Basic HGMP Functions
Data
Interval for sending handshake packets
Aging time of the device status
Aging time of member switches
Multicast MAC address of the cluster
IP addresses of the public FTP server, SFTP server, log host, SNMP host used in the
cluster
Default information about the FTP server that is configured for the cluster, including
the IP address, user name, and password
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Quidway S9300 Terabit Routing Switch
Configuration Guide - Network Management
Issue 03 (2010-09-20)