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>I'm struggling with a network design as follows:
>2 L3 switches running HSRP with 2 VLANs - 1 for users, 1 for servers
>I then have a VLAN that my FW is connected to for Net access.
>
>Now, I have to add on two remote sites.
>These two sites have the main network (described above, call it Site
>HQ) as their default gateway. It is critical that they be able to reach
>the server VLAN and the FW VLAN.
>Now - I want to connect Sites 1 and 2 with redundancy and as much
>automated failover as possible. RIP is running (I plan to go to EIGRP
>later).
>
>Looking at one remote site only:
>The most expensive and I think most redundant solution would be to buy
>four routers with two T1s and build a square type topology where the
>remote LAN would reside on an L3 switch which would be the default GW,
>with it having default routes to both of the routers depending on which
>was "primary".
>
>I could also have two routers with Multilink PPP running to load
>balance between HQ and Site 1. My problem there is how do I connect it
>at HQ for HSRP to be effective? I have the "WAN" stuff running off of
>another VLAN on the 3750s - but HSRP is not enabled for that VLAN -
>should it be? If the HSRP master doesn't go down, but one of the T1s
>does, I don't really want the whole network to fail to the HSRP slave,
>I was thinking of just having a backup route pointing to the HSRP slave
>and then out to the remote site.
>
>Any comments/suggestions/ideas?
>
>Thanks
A few suggestions, based on the level of understanding implied by
your questions:
Distinguish between techniques appropriate for WAN designs and
those only appropriate for LANs (such as HSRP).
Remember that redundancy ONLY enhances availability if it is
correctly designed, implemented AND managed. Otherwise, all you
increase is cost.
Focus on improving the pieces which are most prone to failure
first. Fix the pieces with the biggest impact rather than the ones
which are easiest.
Consider hiring a competent consultant to hold your hand and guide
you through the details unless you have lots of time and can afford
the down time as you learn from trial and error.
You might want to pick up a copy of my book and read chapters 1,
2, and 6. Then think about how the concepts presented apply to your
network requirements.
Good luck and have fun!
--
Vincent C Jones, Consultant Expert advice and a helping hand
Networking Unlimited, Inc. for those who want to manage and
Tenafly, NJ Phone: 201 568-7810 control their networking destiny
http://www.networkingunlimited.com
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