Set Up a Redundant Chassis Pair

The setup process of a redundant chassis pair consists of the following:
  • Firmware bundle installation
  • FactoryTalk® Linx
     Redundancy Module Configuration Tool (RMCT) installation
  • Redundant chassis component installation and firmware updates
  • Identification of the primary and secondary chassis
  • Qualification and synchronization verification
After setup, you can reset, remove, and replace redundancy modules as needed.

Before You Begin

Before you begin, do the following:
  • Make sure that the redundant chassis pair has the required matching components. For best performance, place the redundancy module in the chassis as close as possible to the controller.
  • Read and understand the safety and environmental considerations explained in the installation instructions for each component.
  • Download and install the compatible versions of the
    Studio 5000 Logix Designer®
     application, communication software, and
    ControlFLASH Plus®
     software. For information on how to download and install
    ControlFLASH Plus®
     software, see the ControlFLASH Plus Quick Start Guide, publication CFP-QS001.
    IMPORTANT: If communication software is already on your system, be sure to shut it down before you install or update software.
  • Review the release notes for the firmware bundle that you are installing. Make sure that you have compatible hardware and the correct firmware revisions.
  • Determine the IP address for each of your Ethernet/IP™ communication modules. Both communication modules in the redundant chassis pair usually have the same IP address. See IP Address Swapping.
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