Add a new cluster member

When you add a new cluster member in FXOS, the Cloud-Delivered Firewall Management Center adds the member automatically.

Before you begin

  • Make sure the interface configuration is the same on the replacement unit as for the other chassis.

Follow these steps to add a new cluster member:

Procedure

Step 1

Add the new unit to the cluster in FXOS. Refer to the FXOS configuration guide.

Wait for the new unit to be added to the cluster. Refer to the Firewall Chassis Manager Logical Devices screen or use the Firewall Threat Defense show cluster info command to view cluster status.

Step 2

The new cluster member is added automatically. To monitor the registration of the replacement unit, view the following:

  • Cluster Status dialog box (which is available from the Devices > Device Management, More (more icon) icon or from the Devices > Device Management and choose the Add, Cluster tab General area Cluster Live Status link)—A unit that is joining the cluster on the chassis shows "Joining cluster..." After it joins the cluster, the Cloud-Delivered Firewall Management Center attempts to register it, and the status changes to "Available for Registration". After it completes registration, the status changes to "In Sync." If the registration fails, the unit will stay at "Available for Registration". In this case, force a re-registration by clicking Reconcile.

  • System status Tasks —The Cloud-Delivered Firewall Management Center shows all registration events and failures.

  • Devices > Device Management and then choose Add Device—When you expand the cluster on the devices listing page, you can see when a unit is registering when it has the loading icon to the left.