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List:       linux-ha
Subject:    Re: [Linux-HA] Heartbeat connections
From:       Dejan Muhamedagic <dejanmm () fastmail ! fm>
Date:       2008-07-29 10:52:22
Message-ID: 20080729105221.GB5700 () rondo ! homenet
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Hi,

On Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 01:19:11PM +0100, Matthew Macdonald-Wallace wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> I currently have a two-node setup linked via cross-over cable and
> serial cable for the heartbeat.
> 
> I now have a requirement for an extra NIC in the server - Although I
> realise that it will remove one level of redundancy, do people
> recommend only using serial cables as the hearbeat link?

No. With three or more nodes it's not easy to use serial links.

> This would
> free me up to use the current heartbeat-IP NIC instead of purchasing
> another NIC! [0]
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Matt
> 
> [0] yes, I know, I'm cheap, but if I have to purchase another card, I
> will.

I'd suggest having at least two.

Thanks,

Dejan

> -- 
> Matthew Macdonald-Wallace
> matthew@truthisfreedom.org.uk
> http://www.truthisfreedom.org.uk
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