Cisco Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Firewall Services Module Guía Para Resolver Problemas
Catalyst 6500 FWSM − Replacement of Failover
Unit after a Hardware Failure
Unit after a Hardware Failure
Document ID: 65604
Contents
Introduction
Prerequisites
Requirements
Components Used
Conventions
Overview
Upgrade the FWSM Code
Enable a New Switch VLAN that is not Currently in Use
Define Firewall VLANs on the Switch
Basic FWSM for Failover Configuration
Confirm Setup and Configuration
Related Information
Prerequisites
Requirements
Components Used
Conventions
Overview
Upgrade the FWSM Code
Enable a New Switch VLAN that is not Currently in Use
Define Firewall VLANs on the Switch
Basic FWSM for Failover Configuration
Confirm Setup and Configuration
Related Information
Introduction
This document describes how to configure and upgrade a replacement Firewall Services Module (FWSM) for
one that has failed. This document also describes how to configure the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch in order to
minimize downtime. This applies to a FWSM as part of a failover pair, and a FWSM that is already physically
swapped (refer to the hardware installation guide for details).
one that has failed. This document also describes how to configure the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch in order to
minimize downtime. This applies to a FWSM as part of a failover pair, and a FWSM that is already physically
swapped (refer to the hardware installation guide for details).
Prerequisites
Requirements
Before you complete the procedures in this document:
Ensure the basic properties of your switch are configured.
Note: This document does not describe the initial configuration of the FWSM and switch. Rather, it
assumes the FWSM and switch successfully worked before a hardware failure.
assumes the FWSM and switch successfully worked before a hardware failure.
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Components Used
The information in this document is based on the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Firewall Services Module.
The information in this document was created from the devices in a specific lab environment. All of the
devices used in this document started with a cleared (default) configuration. If your network is live, make sure
that you understand the potential impact of any command.
devices used in this document started with a cleared (default) configuration. If your network is live, make sure
that you understand the potential impact of any command.
Conventions
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