Configuring High Availability
Background
Cluster Two Quantum Spark Appliances connected to each other for High Availability. maintains connections in the organization's network when there is a failure in one of the Cluster Members. The cluster provides redundancy.
In SmartConsole Check Point GUI application used to manage a Check Point environment - configure Security Policies, configure devices, monitor products and events, install updates, and so on. connected to your Management Server A Check Point Security Management Server or a Multi-Domain Security Management Server., you configure a Small Office Cluster object and install a security policy on that cluster object.
Limitations
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You cannot create a cluster when you have a switch or bridge defined in the network settings on the appliance. If necessary, change network settings in the Device > Local Network page.
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It is not supported to configure a Cluster of Quantum Spark Appliances when an Internet connection is a Bond interface.
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Cluster requires Static IP addresses on the physical cluster interfaces.
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Cluster does not support pure IPv6 addresses on cluster interfaces (you must also configure IPv4 addresses).
Prerequisites
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In WebUI > Device > Local Network, delete bridge and switch configurations before you start to configure a cluster.
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The appliances in a cluster must have the same hardware, firmware, and licenses.
Note - Connect the sync cables only after you complete the First Time Configuration Wizard and remove the switch on both appliances. No additional configuration is required on the members.
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Best Practice - Designate the same LAN port for the Sync interface. The default Sync interface is LAN2/SYNC. |
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Notes:
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Note - A cluster in a Bridge Active/Standby mode is supported. |