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Description

 

This article describes different methods to promote the role of subordinate to primary in a HA cluster.

 

It is recommended to read first the 'Primary unit selection' chapter from 'FortiOS Handbook: High Availability'.


Solution

 

  1. Use the following command from CLI when the override is enabled:

    config system ha
        set priority 250 <change the priority on the Master unit to be lower than the secondary unit>
        set override enable
    end

    Or:

  2. Reset the uptime of the master device when the override is disabled:

    config system ha
        set override disable
    end

    diag sys ha reset-uptime

    Or:

  3. Disconnect the cable from the interface which is being monitored on the primary.