
1.4.2 Specifying a Backup Interface
After a backup interface is specified, it starts to transmit services with the primary interface if
the primary interface is overloaded.
Context
In load balancing mode, traffic is load balanced among multiple interfaces.
Procedure
Step 1
Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
Step 2
Run:
interface
interface-type
interface-number
The primary interface view is displayed.
Step 3
Run:
standby interface
interface-type
interface-number
[
priority
]
A backup interface is specified and the priority of the backup interface is set.
NOTE
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Only WAN-side interfaces can function as primary and backup interfaces. The primary and backup
interfaces can be of different types.
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To configure multiple backup interfaces for a primary interface, run the
standby interface
command
multiple times.
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A primary interface can be configured with a maximum of three backup interfaces.
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A backup interface can be configured for only one primary interface.
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A maximum of 10 primary interfaces can be configured on an AR.
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1.4.3 (Optional) Setting the Maximum Bandwidth on Primary
Interface
You need to set the bandwidth on the primary interface based on networking requirements.
Context
In load balancing mode, the maximum bandwidth of the primary interface needs to be set.
Procedure
Step 1
Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
Step 2
Run:
interface
interface-type
interface-number
Huawei AR2200-S Series Enterprise Routers
Configuration Guide - Reliability
1 Interface Backup Configuration
Issue 01 (2012-01-06)
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