Add nodes to Master NGFW Engine elements

By default, the Master NGFW Engine element has two nodes on the Clustering pane of the Engine Editor. You can add new nodes to the Master NGFW Engine element. Each Master NGFW Engine supports up to 16 nodes.

Before you begin

Install the additional physical engine device. Connect the cables for at least the interface for communication with the Management Server and the interface for communications between the clustered engines. If the device already has a working configuration from previous use, return it to the initial configuration state in the NGFW Initial Configuration Wizard on the command line before connecting it to the network. Do not make initial contact with the Management Server before you add the node to the Master NGFW Engine configuration in the Management Client.

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Steps

  1. Select Configuration.
  2. Right-click the Master NGFW Engine and select Edit Master NGFW Engine.
  3. In the navigation pane on the left, browse to General > Clustering.
  4. Click Add Node.
  5. Give the node a unique Name.
  6. In the Nodes table, review and update the information in the IP Address, Contact IP Address, and Comment columns for each NDI. (Double-click the value you want to change.)
  7. Click OK.
  8. Click Save.
  9. Save the initial configuration for the new Master NGFW Engine node to create a one-time password.
  10. Make initial contact between the new engine and the Management Server.
  11. Refresh the policy of the Master NGFW Engine to transfer the changes to the engines.