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Follow these steps to modify a member ID for a member switch:
To do…
Use the command…
Remarks
Enter system view
system-view
—
Modify a member ID for a
member switch
irf member
member-id
renumber
new-member-id
Optional
The switch has no default ID in
standalone mode. After it
switches to the IRF mode, it uses
the member ID pre-configured in
standalone mode by default.
CAUTION:
•
Member ID changes take effect at the reboot of the switch.
•
Change member IDs for the switches in an IRF fabric with caution. The change might cause
configuration change and even data loss.
•
Different switch models and cards have different requirements for member IDs. See “Setting a member
ID for the switch.”
Specifying a priority for a member switch
Follow these steps to specify a priority for a member switch:
To do…
Use the command…
Remarks
Enter system view
system-view
—
Specify a priority for a member of
an IRF fabric
irf member
member-id
priority
priority
Optional
The priority of a member defaults
to 1.
Configuring IRF ports
After an IRF fabric is formed, you can add physical ports used to connect member switches.
Follow these steps to configure IRF ports:
To do…
Use the command…
Remarks
Enter system view
system-view
—
Enter physical IRF port view
interface
interface-type
interface-number
—
Shut down the port
shutdown
Required
Return to system view
quit
—
Create an IRF port and enter IRF
port view
irf-port
member-id
/
port-number
—
