
8.3.4 Checking the Configuration
After configuring advanced HGMP functions, you can view the configuration.
8.3.1 Establishing the Configuration Task
Before configuring advanced HGMP functions, familiarize yourself with the applicable
environment, complete the pre-configuration tasks, and obtain the required data. This can help
you complete the configuration task quickly and accurately.
Applicable Environment
To optimize the performance parameters of the established cluster, you can configure advanced
HGMP functions to facilitate the management and maintenance of the HGMP cluster and better
manage member switches in the cluster.
Pre-configuration Tasks
Before configuring advanced HGMP functions, complete the following tasks:
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Ensuring that the device is correctly powered on and operates normally
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Configuring basic attributes of interfaces on the device
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Configuring Basic HGMP Functions
Data Preparation
To configure advanced HGMP functions, you need the following data.
No.
Data
1
Interval for sending handshake packets
2
Aging time of the device status
3
Aging time of member switches
4
Multicast MAC address of the cluster
5
IP addresses of the public FTP server, SFTP server, log host, SNMP host used in the
cluster
6
Default information about the FTP server that is configured for the cluster, including
the IP address, user name, and password
8.3.2 Adjusting Parameters of the Cluster
To better manage switches in a cluster, you can adjust HGMP parameters as required. Adjustable
parameters include the interval for sending Handshake packets, holdtime of the configuration,
whether to enable candidate switches to automatically join a cluster, aging time of member
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