Chapter 2 Cluster; Cluster Overview; Introduction To Hgmp - H3C S3100-52P Operation Manual

Operation Manual – Stack-Cluster
H3C S3100-52P Ethernet Switch
When configuring cluster, go to these sections for information you are interested in:

Cluster Overview

Cluster Configuration Task List
Displaying and Maintaining Cluster Configuration
Cluster Configuration Examples
2.1 Cluster Overview

2.1.1 Introduction to HGMP

A cluster contains a group of switches. Through cluster management, you can manage
multiple geographically dispersed in a centralized way.
Cluster management is implemented through Huawei Group Management Protocol
(HGMP). HGMP version 2 (HGMPv2) is used at present.
A switch in a cluster plays one of the following three roles:
Management device
Member device
Candidate device
A cluster comprises of a management device and multiple member devices. To
manage the devices in a cluster, you need only to configure an external IP address for
the management switch. Cluster management enables you to configure and manage
remote devices in batches, reducing the workload of the network configuration.
Normally, there is no need to configure external IP addresses for member devices.
Figure 2-1

Chapter 2 Cluster

illustrates a cluster implementation.
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Chapter 2 Cluster