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Install, Upgrade, and Maintenance Guide for Cisco Unity Connection Release 10.x
Chapter4 Configuring CiscoUnity Connection Cluster
Administering a Unity Connection Cluster
Table4-2 Server Status in a Unity Connection Cluster
Server Status Responsibilities of the Sever in a Unity Connection Cluster
Primary •Publishes the database and message store both of which are replicated to the other server in the
cluster.
•Receives replicated data from the other server.
•Displays and accepts changes to the administrative interfaces, such as Unity
Connection Administration and Cisco Unified Operating System Administration. This data is
replicated to the other server in the cluster.
•Answers phone calls and takes messages.
•Sends message notifications and MWI requests.
•Sends SMTP notifications and VPIM messages.
•Synchronizes voice messages in Unity Connection and Exchange mailboxes if the unified
messaging feature is configured.
•Connects with the clients, such as email applications and the web tools available through
CiscoPCA.
Note A server with Primary status cannot be deactivated.
Secondary •Receives replicated data from the server with Primary status. Data includes the database and
message store.
•Replicates data to the server with Primary status.
•Displays and accepts changes to the administrative interfaces, such as Unity
Connection Administration and Cisco Unified Operating System Administration. The data is
replicated to the server with Primary status.
•Answers phone calls and takes messages.
•Connects with the clients, such as email applications and the web tools available through
CiscoPCA.
Note Only a server with Secondary status can be deactivated.
Deactivated •Receives replicated data from the server with Primary status. Data includes the database and
message store.
•Does not display the administrative interfaces, such as Unity ConnectionAdministration and Cisco
Unified Operating System Administration. The data is replicated to the server with Primary status.
•Does not answer phone calls or take messages.
•Does not connect with the clients, such as email applications and the web tools available through
CiscoPCA.
Not Functioning •Does not receive replicated data from the server with Primary status.
•Does not replicate data to the server with Primary status.
•Does not display the administrative interfaces, such as Unity ConnectionAdministration and Cisco
Unified Operating System Administration.
•Does not answer phone calls or take messages.
Note A server with Not Functioning status is usually shut down.