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Performing Manual Switchover

Manual switchover can be initiated from one of the node devices under different conditions, but is disabled during certain system processes.

Condition

Manual Switchover Available

Active node device hardware failure in any of the following components:

  • Loss in redundant power supply

    Note:

    This only applies to device models that have a redundant power supply.

  • Failure of system fan module

  • Failure of CPU fan

  • Access denied to application volume

  • Errors related to disk health

Yes

The standby node is unable to detect the active node.

Yes, but can only initiate from the standby node

The active node is unable to detect the standby node.

No

The system is setting up the initial HA configuration between the two devices.

No

The system is updating the firmware on both devices.

No

The system is syncing data between the node devices.

Yes, but may cause data loss or unexpected errors

All other situations

Yes
  1. Log on to QNE on the active or standby node.
  2. Open HA Manager.
  3. Go to HA Settings > HA Maintenance.
  4. Click Switchover.

    A warning message appears.

  5. Click Yes.

HA Manager begins the switchover process.