# Drbd-reactor and virtual ip

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**Category:** DRBD Reactor\
**Tags:** drbd, linstor\
**Created:** [March 19, 2025, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.linbit.com/t/drbd-reactor-and-virtual-ip/678 "2025-03-19T15:46:58Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 25, 2025, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.linbit.com/t/drbd-reactor-and-virtual-ip/678/4 "2025-03-25T13:30:37Z")

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Hello, why do you setup virtual IP? I’ve created 2 PVE with linstor and DRBD reactor and it works perfectly.  
Have you followed this guide?

> [@Proxmox: no DRBD storage while LINBIT controller is down](https://forums.linbit.com/t/proxmox-no-drbd-storage-while-linbit-controller-is-down/489/35):
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> Sorry for the trouble, correct URL [here](https://owncloud.cesnet.cz/index.php/s/l7QB3tw53LMhOA4).

There is a guide for HA linstor DB, and it works.  
What’s the advantage of virtual IP?

Thanks

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