In an HA configuration, the two SBC platforms are connected to each other with the two HA ports using a pair of GigE cables. The connection provides both box-level and port-level redundancy. The HA pair consists of eight management ports; four ports each per platform. When switchover occurs, the logical management address follows the currently active server. The packet ports, the MAC and IP addresses float between the HA pair (are replicated from active to standby on switchover).
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