- active/standby
- Yes. The failover AirWave appliance is dedicated to the failover function while the active appliance is operational.
- Failover appliance will copy the backup from the active appliance. Upon failure detection, the backup is restored and the appliance will start polling.
- Failover AirWave appliance will poll devices, information flow originating from device to AirWave will be interrupted while the failover server is operational.
https://arubanetworking.hpe.com/techdocs/AirWave/830/webhelp/Content/Failover%20Guide/failover_basics.htm
The purpose of the failover server is to provide a bridge during the appliance failure state. Return to service should include replacing/repairing the failed appliance and then bringing AirWave back to operation on the same IP address as previous, with the latest backup applied.
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Carson Hulcher, ACEX#110
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