3Com Switch 7750 Configuration Guide

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CLUSTER
Cluster Overview
Introduction to Switch
Clustering V2
A cluster is implemented through Switch Clustering V2. By employing the group
management protocol (Switch Clustering V2), a network administrator can
manage multiple switches using the public IP address of a switch known as a
management device. The switches under the management of the management
device are member devices. The management device, along with the member
devices, forms a cluster. Normally, a cluster member device is not assigned a public
IP address. Management and maintenance operations intended for the member
devices in a cluster are redirected by the management device. Figure 182illustrates
a typical cluster implementation.
Figure 182 Diagram for cluster
Switch Clustering V2 offers the following advantages:
■ The procedures to configure multiple switches remarkably simplified. When the
management device is assigned a public IP address, you can configure/manage
Network Mangerment Station
69.110.1.100
Network
69.110.1.1
Mangerment Device
Member Device
Member Device
Member Device