Irf Network Topology; Master Election - H3C MSR 5600 Configuration Manual

Figure 5 A network that contains two IRF domains
Device A
Device C

IRF network topology

An IRF fabric can use a daisy-chain topology, as shown in
IMPORTANT:
No relay devices are allowed between IRF member devices.
Figure 6 Daisy-chain topology
Master
IRF-port 1
Subordinate

Master election

Master election occurs each time the IRF fabric topology changes in the following situations:
•
The IRF fabric is established.
•
The master device fails or is removed.
Core network
IRF fabric 1
(domain 10)
IRF link
IRF fabric 2
(domain 20)
IRF link
Access network
IRF
fabric
IRF-port 2
Device B
Device D
Figure 6.
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