How to Configure Cluster on TR7 Devices?
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What is a Cluster Architecture?
Cluster architecture refers to the collaboration of two devices performing the same function. In the context of TR7:
It balances the network traffic between two devices, distributing the load and improving performance. Additionally, these devices manage traffic routing between servers on the network, balancing access requests and reducing service interruptions. By distributing the load across the servers, it ensures the service is faster, more reliable, and scalable.
TR7 supports Active/Active configuration on its own. In a cluster setup, it is possible to select which device will handle a specific IP at any time. This allows for flexibility in choosing either an Active/Passive or Active/Active structure, depending on the requirements.
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Cluster Configuration
Step > 1
Warning
Before performing any actions through the web management interface for cluster configuration, the network interfaces designated as SYNC must be connected to each other. This ensures that all synchronization processes between the two TR7 devices take place over a closed network.
On both TR7 devices, navigate through the web management interface by following the steps "Settings > Device Management > Cluster", and click on the "Edit" buttons.
The Cluster is activated for the Master TR7 device, and Cluster ID is set to 1.
The Cluster is activated for the Slave TR7 device, and Cluster ID is set to 2.
Step > 2
On the Master TR7 device, follow the steps "Network > Interfaces". The edit screen for the IP address configured on the MGMT network interface is opened.
In the opened screen, the IP address of the Slave TR7 device is entered next to the Master TR7 management IP address, and the changes are saved.
Step > 3
Next, follow the steps "Settings > Device Management > Local Services". First, click the "Restart Configuration Service" button for the Slave TR7 device, and then for the Master TR7 device. Wait for the services to restart.
Step > 4
Finally, follow the steps "Settings > Device Management > Cluster" and click the "Synchronize" button. Wait for the synchronization to complete. Once the synchronization is finished, the Cluster configuration will be successfully completed.
