My assumption:  An Avamar is defined as a SN, correct? - In this case the next 
in the client's SN list should kick in and should backup the client.
Sorry, i never worked with more than one Avamar.

Yes, the NW server is usually the single point of failure. However, do not 
forget that you also may cluster it if you run Power Edition.

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