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FAILOVER BETWEEN VIRTUAL MOBILITY CONTROLLER AND PHYSICAL MOBILITY CONTROLLER

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  • 1.  FAILOVER BETWEEN VIRTUAL MOBILITY CONTROLLER AND PHYSICAL MOBILITY CONTROLLER

    Posted Jun 29, 2021 03:14 PM
    Dear Team,

    One of our customer is running with a Sigle controller 7220 (OS 8.X) and 400 APs. Now the Client need to add one more controller for failover. So here I need some clarifications

    1- Can add one more virtual mobility controller (VRRP) with existing physical controller?
    2- If it possible, will the centralized licensing work?
    3- If it possible, will the configuration synch as normal standalone setup?

    Reg,
    Shamz


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    SHAMZUDHEEN NK
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  • 2.  RE: FAILOVER BETWEEN VIRTUAL MOBILITY CONTROLLER AND PHYSICAL MOBILITY CONTROLLER
    Best Answer

    Posted Jun 29, 2021 04:18 PM
    Hi Shamzudheen,

    Take a look into this topic: https://community.arubanetworks.com/community-home/digestviewer/viewthread?MID=30723

    1.2.3 Yes Yes Yes

    Yes it is possible but for a big environment of 400AP a would advice a second HW controller with a Mobility Master and take all benefits from clustering as best solution.. 
    - active/active
    - AP and User load balancing
    - seamless failover for AP and Users
    - best roaming solution because client information is synced between controllers
    - Airmatch radio management for RF challenging environments
    - Live upgrades

    Standalone should be possible as cheapest solution for failover only.  Be sure that the Hypervisor can deliver the performance for all 400 AP's. For VRRP your hypervisor must have promiscuous  mode enabled. Your virtual controller also require a 2x MC-VA-250 licence bundle.

    Hope this helps





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    Marcel Koedijk | MVP Guru 2021 | ACMP | ACCP | ACDA | Ekahau ECSE | Not an HPE Employee | Opionions are my own
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  • 3.  RE: FAILOVER BETWEEN VIRTUAL MOBILITY CONTROLLER AND PHYSICAL MOBILITY CONTROLLER

    Posted Jun 29, 2021 04:43 PM
    Dear Marcel Koedijk ,

    Thanks for crystal clear answer. 

    As you recommended, a second HW controller with a Mobility Master is the best solution. But this pandemic tough situation especially the customer is a hospitality holdings, the budget is a matter. At present they are looking a solution for failover. 

    Reg,
    Shamz







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    SHAMZUDHEEN NK
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