How to handle down memcached server

[eluser]gullah[/eluser]
We are just getting started with memcached and would like some tips on how to handle a down memcached server in our code.

Also, for the future if anybody would like to share any tips for using multiple memcache servers that's be great.

[eluser]pistolPete[/eluser]
http://ellislab.com/forums/viewreply/538307/