Product specifications

Server Failover Configurations
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The following table describes what happens in the redundant-switch configuration as a result of
an outage:
Two-Node Cluster in an Avid ISIS Environment (Redundant-Switch Configuration)
Avid network switch 2
running VRRP or HSRP
Avid network switch 1
running VRRP or HSRP
Interplay editing
clients
Interplay Engine cluster node 1
Interplay Engine cluster node 2
Cluster-storage
RAID array
1 GB Ethernet connection
Fibre Channel connection
Private network
for heartbeat
VLAN 30
VLAN 30
LEGEND
Type of Outage Result
Hardware (CPU, network adapter,
memory, cable, power supply) fails
The cluster detects the outage and triggers failover to the remaining node.
The Interplay Engine is still accessible.
Network switch 1 (VLAN 30) fails External switches running VRRP/HSRP detect the outage and make the
gateway available as needed.
The Interplay Engine is still accessible.
Network switch 2 (VLAN 30) fails External switches running VRRP/HSRP detect the outage and make the
gateway available as needed.
The Interplay Engine is still accessible.