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High Availability for Vcontroller and CPM
Connecting the appliances
To set up a High Availability system, you must connect two Firebox
Vclass appliances through the HA port. For Active/Active mode, both
appliances must be the same model.
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Connect the Private interface (0) of the Primary appliance to a hub or
switch.
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Connect the Private interface (0) of the Secondary appliance to the
same hub or switch.
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Connect all other interfaces that are being used in the same way.
Every interface connection from the Primary appliance to a hub or
switch must be matched with a connection from the Secondary
appliance to the same hub or switch.
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Connect the HA interfaces with crossover cables.
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Connect the management station to a hub that is connected to
interface 0 (private) on both appliances. The management station can
also be connected to an HA2 port.
Installing High Availability
Your purchase of the WatchGuard High Availability Active/Active
software upgrade includes a license key certificate. You enter this license
key at the LiveSecurity Web site. The LiveSecurity web site will then
generate a feature key for you.
Import the High Availability license to your Appliances
To use two appliances in a High Availability configuration, you must
import separate High Availability licenses into both appliances.
Generate a Feature Key
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Generate the feature key at the LiveSecurity web site. You must
register and log in.
Once you are logged in, you must activate your products if they are not already
activated.
