Operation Manual – VRRP
H3C S3610&S5510 Series Ethernet Switches
Chapter 1 VRRP Configuration
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Host A
Host B
Host C
Switch A
Backup
Switch B
Backup
Switch C
Master
Virtual router 2
Virtual router 3
Virtual router 1
Master
Backup
Backup
Backup
Master
Backup
Network
Figure 1-6
VRRP in load balancing mode
A switch can be in multiple standby groups and hold a different priority in different
group.
In
, three standby groups are present:
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Standby group 1: Switch A is the master; Switch B and Switch C are the backups.
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Standby group 2: Switch B is the master; Switch A and Switch C are the backups.
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Standby group 3: Switch C is the master; Switch A and Switch B are the backups.
For load balancing among Switch A, Switch B, and Switch C, hosts on the LAN need to
be configured to use standby group 1, 2, and 3 as the default gateways respectively.
When configuring VRRP priorities, ensure that each switch holds such a priority in each
standby group that it will take the expected role in the group.
1.2 Configuring VRRP for IPv4
1.2.1 VRRP for IPv4 Configuration Task List
Complete these tasks to configure VRRP for IPv4:
Task
Remarks
Enabling Users to Ping Virtual IP Addresses
Optional
Configuring the Association Between Virtual IP
Address and MAC Address
Optional
Creating Standby Group and Configuring Virtual IP
Address
Required
Configuring Standby Group Priority, Preemption Mode
and Interface Tracking
Optional