Connect PacketShapers into Redundant Topologies

PacketShapers can be connected into four basic topologies:

Topology 1: Single LEM

Topology 2: Dual LEM

Topology 3: Firewall

Topology 4: Dual Router

Select the topology that corresponds to your network and print the diagram.

Refer to the appropriate topology diagram as you follow these basic connection instructions:

1. Disable the bypass relays.
   
   
2. On the router, disconnect the straight-through cable that goes to the switch.
   
   
3. Reconnect this cable to the PacketShaper’s built-in port labeled INSIDE.
   
   
4. Connect the built-in OUTSIDE port to the router, using the orange crossover cable.
   
   
5. Repeat the above steps for the other router/switch.
   
   
6. To directly connect the two PacketShapers, connect a crossover cable between the OUTSIDE LEM port on each unit. If a unit has two LEM cards installed, you must use the upper or right LEM.
   
   
7. Turn on the PacketShapers.
   
   
8. Configure the PacketShapers for direct standby.

Note: If you plan to deploy PacketShaper 1400 models in a direct standby configuration, please contact Packeteer Customer Support for assistance.

Connecting to a Management Network

When you connect a PacketShaper in a redundant topology, you can access and manage the unit from any of the LAN-connected ports. If desired, the INSIDE port on the direct-standby LEM can be connected to a management network. Note, however, that when this port is connected, it becomes the exclusive management port for the unit; you will not be able to access the unit from the other ports.

On PacketShaper 3500 and 7500 models, you can connect to a management network via the MGMT port. This connection would provide a secondary way to access the unit. If you enable the Dedicated Management Port option, you would be able to access the unit through this port only. If both the MGMT port and the INSIDE port on the direct standby LEM are connected, the MGMT port takes precedence.