8510 wireless controllers configured as HA and providing extra redundancy

[jlarriega]

I have two 8510 wireless controllers connecting to each other via the redundancy port, one WLC is the active controller and the 2nd WLC is the standby controller. Each WLC connects to a pair of Nexus 9708 distribution/router using Port1 and Port2. I like to know if there is any extra advantage to connecting the WLCs to both distribution routers and if it will add unnecessary complexity to the configuration.

Thanks;

Juan

[Scott Fella · Accepted solution]

I don't see an issue unless there is something going on between the Nexus pair.  The RP port is the main link that controls the HA.  I'm one to not tinker with something that has been working:)

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Scotty

[jlarriega]

Thank you Scotty.

[Abhishek Abhishek]

No, i can't see any advantage to connecting the WLCs to both distribution routers using port 1 and port 2.