In Active-Standby Pinning, what is the role of the standby unit?

In Active-Standby Pinning, the standby unit plays a critical role by remaining idle until it is needed. This setup is typically used in high-availability scenarios where one unit actively handles the operational workload while the other acts as a backup.

When the active unit fails or becomes inoperable, the standby unit is then poised to take over seamlessly, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining service continuity. The standby unit does not manage user connections or provide additional bandwidth during normal operations; its primary function is to be ready to activate as soon as the need arises. This idle state allows it to conserve resources while keeping the network resilient and responsive to potential failures.

This behavior contrasts with other configurations where the standby unit might be utilized differently, such as load balancing or performing ongoing tasks, which are not its primary role in the Active-Standby Pinning configuration.