Change the control node

Use this procedure when you need to specify the exact unit you want to become the control node. For centralized features, forcing a control node change will drop all connections, requiring you to re-establish the connections on the new control node.

Caution

The best method to change the control node is to disable clustering on the control node, wait for a new control election, and then re-enable clustering. If you must specify the exact unit you want to become the control node, use the procedure in this section. Note that for centralized features, if you force a control node change using either method, then all connections are dropped, and you have to re-establish the connections on the new control node.

Follow these steps to change the control node:

Procedure

Step 1

Open the Cluster Status dialog box by choosing Devices > Device Management More (more icon) Cluster Live Status.

Cluster status
Cluster Status

Step 2

For the unit you want to become the control unit, choose More (more icon) Change Role to Control.

Step 3

You are prompted to confirm the role change. Check the check box, and click OK.