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For Linux(R) (x86) Systems HA Monitor Cluster Software


4.3.3 Managing a LAN

HA Monitor assigns an alias IP address to a server and switches a LAN by adding and deleting that alias IP address to and from the LAN adapter.

Organization of this subsection

(1) Connecting

When HA Monitor sets a network interface status, it adds an alias IP address to the LAN adapter. The following figure shows the processing flow for connecting with a LAN.

Figure 4‒23: Processing flow for connecting with a LAN

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(2) Switching

When HA Monitor sets the network interface status, it deletes the alias IP address.

The following figure shows the processing flow for switching a LAN in the event of a server failure.

Figure 4‒24: Processing flow for switching a LAN in the event of a server failure

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The following figure shows the processing flow for switching a LAN in the event of a host failure.

Figure 4‒25: Processing flow for switching a LAN in the event of a host failure

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