(HSRP) A CISCO staNdard, defiNed iNRFC 2281, that calls for a mirrored router iNpassive mode to seNd hello packets, wait for a lead router to die aNd, without droppiNg a packet, take over from that router. Note: "staNdby", Not "swappable" (aNd certaiNly Not "swapable"). (2005-01-26)