Assuming that systems are synchronized, which action could take place if the failover cable is connected correctly and working properly, but the systems cannot communicate over the network due to exte

Network failover only triggers a standby-to-active transition when the active unit cannot be reached by any path, but the working failover cable still provides a live heartbeat, preventing any transition.

The failover cable provides a dedicated, direct communication path between the two units independent of the external network. Because the cable is working, the standby unit continuously receives heartbeat signals from the active unit confirming it is alive. This direct link takes precedence over network-based failover logic, so the standby system stays in standby mode whether network failover is enabled or not.

The standby system will not unconditionally assume active mode because the functional failover cable confirms the active system is still running, negating any trigger condition for failover.

No temporary active-mode takeover occurs because the failover cable communication remains intact and the active system is verified as operational, removing the condition that would cause even a temporary failover.