Meet Active-Active and Stay Online; Always
Every business owner knows that downtime isn’t an option. If that sounds about right, it’s time to seriously consider redundancy. Meet Vox Active-Active, the revolutionary solution which delivers simultaneous usage of dual-internet links to ensure uninterrupted Internet even when your primary link fails. It means no passive standby, no wasted capacity, just reliable, unimpeded internet as and when you need it most.
First off – what is Vox Active Active?
Vox Active-Active is a load balanced, dual-link, redundant connectivity solution which utilises two broadband links (Fibre + Fibre, Fibre + Wireless etc.) simultaneously. Traffic is shared across both when active to maximise bandwidth use. The best part? When one link fails, the other seamlessly takes over – resulting in zero downtime and no interruption.
This is more than just a backup – it’s resilience.
The Short Version?
Vox Active-Active technology combines two dual-internet links into a single, resilient connection with high uptime. This combines failover with load balancing to keep you connected, always.
Why Choose This?
- Active-Active Ensures Genuine Uptime Through Simultaneous Links
Whereas passive redundancy, which keeps backup links idle until required, Active-Active uses both concurrently. This results in additional bandwidth for users, and not just a passive backup option.
- Smarter Load-Balancing
By balancing outbound traffic via multiple links, Active-Active can immediately reroute traffic when one drops without manually intervening.
- Cost Efficiency vs SD-WAN
Conventional redundancy usually leans on SD-WAN – which can be costly, complex, and quite honestly overkill for most SMEs. Vox Active-Active is a more cost-efficient, easy solution which delivers core benefits and none of the unnecessary additives.
Comparing Active-Active with Traditional Redundancy:
| Feature | Traditional Failover | Active-Active |
| Use of Secondary Link | Idle until primary fails | Active in load-balancing |
| Switching Time | Delays/switchover lag | Seamless and instant |
| Bandwidth Efficiency | Primary until failover | Combined throughput |
| Cost | Lower upfront, less efficient | Higher, better ROI for uptime |
| Complexity | Simple yet limited | Built-in smart balancing |
Who is this for?
- Enterprises/SME’s who can’t afford downtime
- Platforms such as e-commerce which require always-on
- Cloud/SaaS vendors reliant on connectivity
- Offices with mixed-link services
- Businesses wanting more reliable, performance-based redundancy
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does Vox Active-Active cost?
A: Pricing starts at R1,798/month for dual 20 Mbps links. The secondary link is often discounted if both links are provisioned by Vox.
Q: Can both links be fibre?
A: Yes — where two fibre providers are available, you can use dual fibre links. Where that isn’t possible, one link can be wireless.
Q: Is this just SD-WAN in disguise?
A: Unlike full SD-WAN platforms (which offer advanced routing, segmentation, etc.), Vox Active-Active focuses on redundant high-availability and load balancing — giving you resilience without unnecessary complexity.
Q: How does failover work with Active-Active?
A: If one link fails, traffic instantly shifts to the surviving link without interruption. Even in normal operation, traffic is split intelligently across both.
Conclusion:
There’s no just accepting downtime. With Vox Active-Active, we offer a smarter and more efficient redundancy solution which combines multiple technical aspects to craft a single seamless service.
Never go offline again – get Active-Active from Vox today.
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