Individual interfaces

You can configure cluster interfaces as individual interfaces.

Individual interfaces are normal routed interfaces, each with their own local IP address used for routing. The main cluster IP address for each interface is a fixed address that always belongs to the control node. When the control node changes, the main cluster IP address moves to the new control node, so management of the cluster continues seamlessly.

IPS-only interfaces (inline sets and passive interfaces) are not supported as Individual interfaces.

Because interface configuration must be done only on the control node, configure a pool of IP addresses for a given interface on the cluster nodes, including one for the control node.

Load balancing must be configured separately on the upstream switch.

Layer 2 Spanned EtherChannels are not supported.