Aspects of the disclosure relate to management node failover systems and methods. The system includes two management devices and a detection and reversal device. Each of the two management devices has a processor and a non-volatile memory storing computer executable code. The two management devices function respectively as an active node and a passive node. The detection and reversal device monitors status of the active node. When the active node fails, the detection and reversal device sends an activation signal to the passive node. The passive node, in response to receiving the active signal, switches from the passive node to the active node.