Operation Manual – ClusterH3C S5600 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Cluster1-11Note:z If the queried IP address has a corresponding ARP entry, but the MAC addressentry corresponding to the IP address does not exist, the trace of the device fails.z To trace a specific device using the tracemac command, make sure that all thedevices passed support the tracemac function.z To trace a specific device in a management VLAN using the tracemac command,make sure that all the devices passed are within the same management VLAN asthe device to be traced.1.2 Cluster Configuration Task ListBefore configuring a cluster, you need to determine the roles and functions theswitches play. You also need to configure the related functions, preparing for thecommunication between devices within the cluster.Complete the following tasks to configure cluster:Task RemarksConfiguring the Management Device RequiredConfiguring Member Devices RequiredManaging a Cluster through the Management Device OptionalConfiguring the Enhanced Cluster Features Optional1.2.1 Configuring the Management DeviceI. Management device configuration task listComplete the following tasks to configure management device:Task RemarksEnabling NDP globally and on specific ports RequiredConfiguring NDP-related parameters OptionalEnabling NTDP globally and on a specific port RequiredConfiguring NTDP-related parameters OptionalEnabling the cluster function RequiredConfiguring cluster parameters RequiredConfiguring inside-outside interaction for a cluster Optional