vsx_util convert_cluster

Description

Converts the VSX Cluster mode between High Availability (default) and Virtual System Load Sharing.

Important - Before you run the vsx_util commands:

  • Back up the VSX environment. See sk100395: How to backup and restore VSX gateway.

  • You must close all SmartConsole clients. Failure to do so may result in a database lock error.

  • On a Multi-Domain Security Management Server, you must switch to the context of the Main Domain Management Server that manages the VSX Gateway / VSX Cluster object.

    Use the command "mdsenv <IP Address or Name of Domain Management Server>".

Important:

  • The only mode available for a VSX Cluster that was installed as R81.10 and higher is Virtual System Load Sharing (VSLS).

  • The High Availability mode is available only if you upgrade a VSX Cluster from R81 or lower to R82.

    You can also convert a VSLS cluster to the High Availability mode (see Changing the VSX Cluster Type).

  • It is not supported to run the vsx_util convert_cluster command to convert a VSX Cluster from the High Availability mode to the VSLS mode when the VSX Cluster contains a Virtual Switch that is not assigned to any physical interface or to a VLAN interface.

Syntax

vsx_util convert_cluster

Required Input

  • The applicable VSX Cluster object.

  • The ClusterXL mode (case sensitive).

Comments

  • Execute the command and follow the instructions on the screen.

  • When you convert from Virtual System Load Sharing to High Availability:

    • All Virtual Systems are Active on the same VSX Cluster Member by default.

    • Peer Virtual Systems are Standby on other VSX Cluster Members.