backup-interface

Syntax

Hierarchy Level

Release Information

Statement introduced before Junos OS Release 7.4.

Description

Configure a backup ES Physical Interface Card (PIC). If the primary ES PIC fails, the backup becomes active, inherits all the tunnels and security associations (SAs), and acts as the new next hop for IP Security (IPsec) traffic.

Options

es-fpc/pic/port—Name of ES interface to serve as the backup.

Required Privilege Level

interface—To view this statement in the configuration.

interface-control—To add this statement to the configuration.