Configuring the Cluster Object and Members

You can use one of these procedures to define a cluster Two or more Security Gateways that work together in a redundant configuration - High Availability, or Load Sharing. object and its members:

• Simple Mode (Wizard) - Lets you quickly create a new cluster and configure some basic cluster properties:

  • Cluster properties and Virtual IP addresses

  • Properties and Topology of Cluster Members

  • Synchronization interfaces and IP addresses

  See Using the Wizard Mode in SmartConsole.

• Classic Mode - Opens the Cluster Gateway Properties window, where you manually create a cluster and configure its properties.

  See Using the Classic Mode in SmartConsole.

The Cluster Gateway Properties window lets you:

• Enable and configure Software Blades for the cluster

• Configure other cluster properties that you cannot configure with the wizards

• Change the properties of an existing cluster

See Changing the Settings of Cluster Object in SmartConsole.