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Figure 1 depicts a typical VSS environment where an FWSM cluster needs to be deployed. Each
data center (DC) has one VSS, which is connected to the core, to the DC’s related access, and to
the other DC’s VSS. The term “VSS domain” used in this document refers to the DC.
data center (DC) has one VSS, which is connected to the core, to the DC’s related access, and to
the other DC’s VSS. The term “VSS domain” used in this document refers to the DC.
Figure 1 – Typical VSS Environment
There are two ways to add a level of security to this environment. Figure 2 depicts the first
deployment option. The FWSM cluster is deployed across the two VSS domains inside the VSS
chassis (switch 1 or switch 2).
deployment option. The FWSM cluster is deployed across the two VSS domains inside the VSS
chassis (switch 1 or switch 2).
Figure 2 –VSS Deployment Option 1