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Device HA

26.1 Overview

Device HA lets a backup ZyWALL (B) automatically take over if the master ZyWALL (A) fails.

Figure 235 Device HA Backup Taking Over for the Master

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26.1.1What You Can Do in this Chapter

•Use the General screen (Section 26.2 on page 360) to configure device HA global settings, and see the status of each interface monitored by device HA.

•Use the Active-Passive Mode screens (Section 26.3 on page 361) to use active-passive mode device HA. You can configure general active-passive mode device HA settings, view and manage the list of monitored interfaces, and synchronize backup ZyWALLs.

26.1.2What You Need to Know

Active-Passive Mode

• Active-passive mode lets a backup ZyWALL take over if the master ZyWALL fails.

Management Access

You can configure a separate management IP address for each interface. You can use it to access the ZyWALL for management whether the ZyWALL is the master or a backup. The management IP address should be in the same subnet as the interface IP address.

Synchronization

Use synchronization to have a backup ZyWALL copy the master ZyWALL’s configuration, and certificates.

 

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