Quick Question on failover

[kfriend]

I have 6 NICS in my PIX
(don't worry this isn't a poem)

I have active networks on all NICS.

Wondering...instead of using the failover cable, can I failver via NIC...even if it's on an active network? Or do you have to use a x-over from one NIC to another if you are using NICS to failover.

or...is the failover cable the best way to do business?

thanks

MCSE/MCDBA
SANS GIAC + SANS FIREWALL

 

[themut]

You could use lan failover... The link below is an excellent guideline:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products...h_note09186a0080094ea7.shtml#lanbasedfailover