Software Secure Firewall Threat Defense
Platform Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual
Activity Onboard

Change the Control Node


 

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.

To change the control node, perform the following steps.

Procedure

1

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

Cluster Status
Figure 1: Cluster Status
2

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

3

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