This works well. follow these steps for adding hardware. Failover doesn't work if hardware configurations are different. You should 1. power down the primary 2. Install card in primary 2. power down secondary 3. power up primary 4. install card in secondary 5. power up secondary
Here is the tricky part. I had installed additional Ethernet card. The PIX renumbered the ports so my config was invalid. I had to basically enable all of the ports and plug them in to a switch one at a time so I could identify which port corresponded to which interface. ugly! -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Patrick Ramsey Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2002 10:48 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: pix HW upgrade in failover config [7:36812] Hey list, Anybody ever used failover on the pix to upgrade hardware with minimal downtime? I'm wondering what exactly is goign to happen. I want to take the secondary offline, insert a gig module, then bring it back online....will the difference in hardware cause issues with the config sync? I then want to bring the primary down and insert a gig module.... (or vice versa) Maybe I should bring the primary down first so when I bring it back up, at least I will have one working firewall...? anybody? -Patrick >>>>>>>>>>>>> Confidentiality Disclaimer <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< This email and any files transmitted with it may contain confidential and /or proprietary information in the possession of WellStar Health System, Inc. ("WellStar") and is intended only for the individual or entity to whom addressed. This email may contain information that is held to be privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized access, dissemination, distribution or copying of any information from this email is strictly prohibited, and may subject you to criminal and/or civil liability. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by reply email and then delete this email and its attachments from your computer. Thank you. ================================================================ Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=36829&t=36812 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]