09-16-2013 10:17 AM - edited 07-04-2021 12:51 AM
I need to peer a new AIR-CT5508-HA-K9 with an existing 5508-50 currently in production. Where to begin?
The existing 5508 is running 7.2.115.1. and is cabled to a 6509 via port-channel. What is the recommended code level now for the existing 5508 to utilize HA?
Can I cable the HA 5508 to the 6509's redundant peer three doors down the same row?
Do I need to match up the code levels on the two 5508's before attempting to peer.
How much config do I need to put on the HA 5508? Basically, just IP?
Any gotcha's to watch out for?
Any links to docs, YouTube videos, etc. would be much appreciated!
Thanks
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09-16-2013 10:30 AM
Hi,
1.Review the following guide http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10315/products_tech_note09186a0080bd3504.shtml
2. What is the recommended code level now for the existing 5508 to utilize HA?
7.3 or later,
3.Can I cable the HA 5508 to the 6509's redundant peer three doors down the same row?
on the 7.5 its supported. "no direct connection, but same L2"
4.Do I need to match up the code levels on the two 5508's before attempting to peer.
Yes.
5.How much config do I need to put on the HA 5508? Basically, just IP?
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10315/products_tech_note09186a0080bd3504.shtml
6.Any links to docs, YouTube videos, etc. would be much appreciated!
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10315/products_tech_note09186a0080bd3504.shtml
let me know if you need anything else.
09-16-2013 10:30 AM
Hi,
1.Review the following guide http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10315/products_tech_note09186a0080bd3504.shtml
2. What is the recommended code level now for the existing 5508 to utilize HA?
7.3 or later,
3.Can I cable the HA 5508 to the 6509's redundant peer three doors down the same row?
on the 7.5 its supported. "no direct connection, but same L2"
4.Do I need to match up the code levels on the two 5508's before attempting to peer.
Yes.
5.How much config do I need to put on the HA 5508? Basically, just IP?
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10315/products_tech_note09186a0080bd3504.shtml
6.Any links to docs, YouTube videos, etc. would be much appreciated!
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10315/products_tech_note09186a0080bd3504.shtml
let me know if you need anything else.
09-16-2013 10:45 AM
Thank you!
09-16-2013 03:51 PM
What is the recommended code level now for the existing 5508 to utilize HA?
7.5. Please use 7.5. For goodness sake, please don't use 7.4 and enable SSO.
09-16-2013 03:59 PM
???
I've read here that 7.3 is questionable at best. 7.4 is no better? This HA pair is for an LE application and must be bulletproof.
09-16-2013 04:09 PM
7.4 is no better?
Running HA SSO in 7.4 is downright a Russian Roulette. Read the 7.4 Release Notes and see for yourself.
I am currently using 7.5 with HA SSO and we've tested the SSO in production hours using production blades. No issues. Can't say the same with 7.4.
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