To ensure that you configured the Enhanced Failover feature properly, use the following checklist. This checklist lists each task in the configuration process, and whether it applies to the primary node, secondary node, and/or iClient.
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iClient(s) |
For more information see... |
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Confirm that each computer's hardware is setup correctly and meets the minimum requirements. |
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Hardware Requirements section of the iFIX Getting Started guide |
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Validate that all iFIX systems run properly, making sure that the SCADA Servers, I/O drivers, and Clients function independently before even starting to configure Enhanced Failover. |
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Define the local and logical names in the SCU. |
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Enable Enhanced Failover and configure your primary and secondary pair in the SCU. |
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Enable at least one LAN adapter for data synchronization and configure IP addresses in the Data Transport Options dialog box in the SCU. |
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Configuring Data Transport for Options for Enhanced Failover |
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Add the logical node name of the SCADA pair in the remote node list on the iClient. |
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In the remote node list of iClient, enable the logical node name and define the Primary Node and Secondary Node. |
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Disable the 1914 error message. |
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Validate your Enhanced Failover configuration. |
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