In the event of a server outage, or if you detect a system failure, you can
automatically switch to the fallback mode on a device. The fallback mode determines
how a device manages traffic on each segment in the event of a system failure.
You can switch the fallback mode on the device from your mobile phone or tablet.
Procedure
- Select a device on the SMS web management console.
- Set the fallback mode to
On.
When a device is in fallback mode, it either permits or blocks all traffic on each segment, depending on the segment action setting. When a device is in fallback, any traffic allowed through the device is not inspected; it simply passes through the device.You cannot switch the fallback mode if the device is unable to communicate with the SMS.
- Select Confirm.
- To remove the fallback mode on a device, set the mode to Off.