How do I perform a server activity switch?
Purpose
Perform this procedure to reverse the primary and standby roles of the main servers in a redundant system. Consider the following before you perform a server activity switch.
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A server activity switch stops and starts the primary main server. Server redundancy is unavailable until the main server is fully initialized as the new standby main server.
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During a server activity switch:
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The NFM-P raises an alarm about the activity switch; the alarm is not self-clearing.
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A main server does not process SNMP traps, attempt to synchronize NEs, or collect statistics.
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All GUI, browser, and clients lose connectivity to the NFM-P.
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Auxiliary servers process outstanding requests, but do not communicate with a main server.
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After a server activity switch:
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The new primary main server deploys outstanding configuration changes to NEs, establishes communication with the auxiliary servers, and synchronizes information with the auxiliary servers.
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The GUI clients automatically connect to the new primary main server.
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XML API and browser clients must be redirected to the new primary main server.
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