Steps to Replace Standby ZD in Smart Redundancy Setup

Summary

Steps involved in replacing defective/failed Standby ZD in Smart Redundancy Setup

Question

What are the steps involved in replacing defective/failed Standby ZD in Smart Redundancy Setup

Customer Environment

Standby ZD in Smart Redundancy is defective and has to be replaced

Resolution

Steps:
1.Upgrade/downgrade the controller firmware to match Primary ZD
2.Set IP address for the backup controller and bring it up on the network and ensure reachability to the active/ primary controller
3.Browse to the new controller and add smart redundancy settings
4. Select 'Sync from Peer' to pull the config from Primary/Active controller

Note:
1. Do take a backup of the configuration before this activity
2. Make sure that the software version of both the ZDs is the same
3. Schedule a maintenance window for this activity
4. Use Chrome or Firefox to configure the controller

https://support.ruckuswireless.com/articles/000004949

Article Number:
000012417

Updated:
August 15, 2022 12:29 AM (about 2 years ago)

Tags:
Configuration, ZoneDirector

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