Stacking Dell PowerConnect Switches: 8132, 8132F, 8164, 8164F
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Type the
switch renumber
command to change the number of the switch.
console(config)#
switch 4 renumber 3
The switch will be reset to perform unit renumbering
and the configuration of switch interfaces will be cleared.
Are you sure you want to renumber? (y/n)
y
Allow a few minutes for the switch to renumber, then enter the following.
console#
show switch
Management Standby Preconfig Plugged-in Switch Code
SW Status Status Model ID Model ID Status Version
--- ---------- --------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ----------
1 Stack Mbr Oper Stby PCT8164F PCT8164F OK 5.0.0.3
2 Mgmt Sw PCT8132F PCT8132F OK 5.0.0.3
3 Stack Mbr PCT8164F PCT8164F OK 5.0.0.3
4 Unassigned PCT8164F Not Present 0.0.0.0
The switch that was Unit #4 is now Unit #3. Unit #4 is no longer present. To remove it from the list,
perform the
no member
command in Stack Configuration Mode.
console(config)#
stack
console(config-stack)#
no member 4
console(config-stack)#
show switch
Management Standby Preconfig Plugged-in Switch Code
SW Status Status Model ID Model ID Status Version
--- ---------- --------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ----------
1 Stack Mbr Oper Stby PCT8164F PCT8164F OK 5.0.0.3
2 Mgmt Sw PCT8132F PCT8132F OK 5.0.0.3
3 Stack Mbr PCT8164F PCT8164F OK 5.0.0.3
Configuring a removed unit to be stand-alone
After removing a unit from a stack, the unit converts back to its original configuration that it had prior
to adding it to the stack, retaining the IP address, VLAN, LAG, and other settings. This allows
immediate access to the stand-alone through the out-of-band port if previously configured.
Note:
A duplicate address could occur on the network if another device was assigned the IP
address of the device while it was a stack member. If this occurs simply detach the device
from the network and change the IP address through the console port.
Meta-data will remains on the switch until cleared or changes are made to the
stack
settings, but will
not affect functions of the switch. For example, a stand-alone switch is assigned to be unit #1. Upon
joining the stack it was assigned to be unit #3. When it is removed from the stack it will retain the
assignment of unit #3 until changed by the administrator. For instructions on how to make this change,
see
Renumbering stack
on
page 42.
