H3C S7500 Series Ethernet Switches Operation Manual

Operation Manual – Cluster
H3C S7500 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1
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Chapter 1 Cluster
When configuring cluster, go to these sections for information you are interested in:
z Cluster Overview
z Management Device Configuration
z Member Device Configuration
z Intra-Cluster Configuration
z Displaying and Maintaining a Cluster
z Cluster Configuration Example
1.1 Cluster Overview
1.1.1 Introduction to HGMP V2
A cluster is implemented through Huawei group management protocol (HGMP V2). By
employing HGMP 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 are member devices. The management device, along with the member
devices, forms a cluster. Normally, a public IP address is not assigned to a member
device. Management and maintenance operations intended for the member devices in
a cluster are redirected by the management device.
Figure 1-1 illustrates a typical
cluster implementation.
Network Management Station
69.110.1.100
Network
69.110
Management Device
Member Device
Member Device
Member Device
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HGMP V2 offers the following advantages: