Table 2.1 Available option functions in each mode. shows the option functions that can be used in each mode.
Function | Mode | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fast switching mode | RIP mode | NIC switching mode | GS/SURE linkage mode | |
Multiple virtual interface definition | A | A | A | A |
Cluster failover because of a line failure | A | X | A | A |
Concurrent operation with other modes via one virtual interface | A | A | X | X |
Sharing function of physical interface | A | A | A | X |
Multiple logical virtual interface definition | A | A | O | X |
Single physical interface definition | A | A | A | A |
Router/HUB monitoring | X | A | A | X |
Communication target monitoring | O | O | X | A |
Standby patrol | O | O | A | O |
Automatic failback | O | O | A | O |
Dynamic adding/deleting/switching of interfaces used | A | A | A | A |
User command execution | X | X | A | A |
[Meaning of the symbols] A: Allowed, X: Not allowed, O: Replaced by other functions
