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Check Point - Manually Failover - Crossbeam OS (XOS) 9.0 and Above


Syntax:

vrrp-relinquish-master <VRRP_failover_group>

Note: The command need to be executed on appliance that is in "Master" state.


Example:


  • Ensure you are on the "Master" state firewall.
Crossbeam-FW01# show vrrp status
Priority is Actual/Configured

FG-ID  Priority  Status  Preempt  Master Sys ID  Master Priority
1      150/150   Master  off      2              150
(1 row)
Crossbeam-FW01#


  • Execure vrrp-relinquish-master command to manually failover.

Crossbeam-FW01# vrrp-relinquish-master UK-FW-failover-group
Crossbeam-FW01#
Crossbeam-FW01#

  • Check if the firewall has switched to "Standby" state.

Crossbeam-FW01# show vrrp status
Priority is Actual/Configured

FG-ID  Priority  Status  Preempt  Master Sys ID  Master Priority
1      150/150   Standby  off      2              150
(1 row)
Crossbeam-FW01#


Check Point - Manually Failover - Crossbeam OS (XOS) 9.0 and Above Check Point - Manually Failover - Crossbeam OS (XOS) 9.0 and Above Reviewed by Admin on 17:31:00 Rating: 5