Working with the Distribution Mode
The Distribution Mode is the way that an SSM assigns incoming traffic to SGMs. These are the supported Distribution Modes:
Mode
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Description
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Applies to
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User
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Packets are assigned to an SGM based on the packet destination.
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An SSM
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Network
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Packets are assigned to an SGM based on the packet source.
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An SSM
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General
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Packets are assigned to an SGM based on both the packet source and destination.
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All SSMs in the 61000/41000 Security System
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Per-Port
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Each SSM data interface is configured separately as User mode or Network mode.
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SSM data interface
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Note: User and Network modes always work together and are known collectively as the mode.
By default, the 61000/41000 Security System automatically configures the Distribution Mode. You can manually assign the General mode as necessary. There can be some scenarios where you must manually assign the General mode. The system does not automatically assign the General mode, with these exceptions:
- For Security Gateway deployments, the General mode is automatically assigned if there is at least one Bridge Mode interface.
- For VSX environments, the General mode is automatically assigned if there is at least one Virtual System configured in the Bridge mode.
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