ProSafe 7000 Managed Switch Software Administration Manual, Release 8.0.3
Managing Switch Stacks
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v1.0, June 2010
Stacking Recommendations
The purpose of this section is to collect notes on recommended procedures and expected behavior of stacked
managed switches. Procedures addressed initially are listed below.
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Initial installation and power-up of a stack.
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Removing a unit from the stack
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Adding a unit to an operating stack
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Replacing a stack member with a new unit
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Renumbering stack members
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Moving the master to a different unit in the stack
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Removing a master unit from an operating stack
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Merging two operational stacks
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Preconfiguration
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Upgrading firmware
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Migration of configuration with a firmware upgrade
General Practices
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When issuing a command (such as move management, or renumber), it is recommended that the
command has fully completed before issuing the next command. For example, if a reset is issued to a
stack member, use the
show port
command to verify that the unit has re-merged with the stack, and all
ports are joined before issuing the next command.
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When physically removing or relocating a unit, always power down the unit before disconnecting stack
cables.
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When reconnecting stack cables, connect them before powering up the unit, if possible, and insure a
good connection by tightening all connector screws (where applicable).
Initial installation and Power-up of a Stack
1.
Install units in rack.
2.
Install all stacking cables. Fully connect, including the redundant stack link. It is highly recommended
that a redundant link be installed.
3.
Identify the unit to be the master. Power this unit up first.
4.
Monitor the console port. Allow this unit to come up to the login prompt. If unit has the default
configuration, it should come up as unit #1, and will automatically become a master unit. If not,
renumber as desired.
5.
If desired, preconfigure other units to be added to the stack. Preconfiguration is described in Section
“Preconfiguration”
.
