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Shutdown one unit in HA setup

Hi!

I want to physically move my UTM boxes (SG310). They run in a HA setup.

My question is - how do I do this with the least amount of downtime?

I'm guessing that I should

1. shutdown (power off) the SLAVE unit (how?)
2. physically move SLAVE unit
3. reconnect all cables to SLAVE unit and power it back on
4. wait for sync
5. make SLAVE unit MASTER (how?)
6. repeat steps 1-3 for new SLAVE unit

Is this the right approach?

Also note my questions regarding shutdown of a single node (SLAVE unit) and switching MASTER role between units. (steps 1 and 5)

Kind regards

Karsten Stolten



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  • Hi @all,

     

    we are Planning to Upgrade our HA Cluster.

     

    We are running two Sophos SG 310 in a HA Cluster and want to Upgrade to two Sophos SG450. Can we do it also like Karsten it described:

     

    1. shutdown (power off) the SLAVE unit (how?)
    2. change SLAVE unit to the new one?
    3. reconnect all cables to SLAVE unit and power it back on
    4. wait for sync
    5. make SLAVE unit MASTER (how?)
    6. repeat steps 1-3 for new SLAVE unit

     

    Best Regards

    Manuel

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  • Hi @all,

     

    we are Planning to Upgrade our HA Cluster.

     

    We are running two Sophos SG 310 in a HA Cluster and want to Upgrade to two Sophos SG450. Can we do it also like Karsten it described:

     

    1. shutdown (power off) the SLAVE unit (how?)
    2. change SLAVE unit to the new one?
    3. reconnect all cables to SLAVE unit and power it back on
    4. wait for sync
    5. make SLAVE unit MASTER (how?)
    6. repeat steps 1-3 for new SLAVE unit

     

    Best Regards

    Manuel

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  • no, you can't.

    it is not possible to have different hardware within a cluster. (usually)

    You should install the SG450, import the configuration, install a new license.

    ... check all, powerdown the SG3xx and patch all cables to SG450.

    ... check system is running correctly

    ... install and join the other cluster node.

    If you are unable to get a downtime ... ask your sophos-partner for support.

    Possible the vendor make it possible to use different Hardware within a cluster.

    But you need a really good reason.  (unable to work at night or sunday isn't one)

     

     


    Dirk

    Systema Gesellschaft für angewandte Datentechnik mbH  // Sophos Platinum Partner
    Sophos Solution Partner since 2003
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