Dell Force10 MXL Manual 

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Stacking Dell Force10 MXL 10/40G Switches6no ip addressshutdown!interface TenGigabitEthernet 0/2no ip address--More--Additional stack-unit lines like the one below may be found in an unstacked MXL if one or moreexpansion modules are present. In order to use these ports for stacking the quad mode will need to beremoved.stack-unit 0 port (41, 43, 49, 53) portmode quadBare Metal ProvisioningThe system is configured for Bare Metal Provisioning (BMP) mode when it leaves the factory. Bare MetalProvisioning can be used to help configure a stack or a stand-alone system. With minimum effort, BMPcan obtain IP address, running configuration and boot image information from a DHCP server. For moreinformation regarding how to setup BMP, consult the Dell Force10 MXL User Guide.Identifying physical units and ports in a stackThe Master will always have a blue LED illuminating steadily (not flashing). A stand-alone will alsohave the blue light illuminated since it is it’s own Master. Standby and Member units in the stack donot illuminate this light.Note: The CMC shows each Master in the chassis and the fabric (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, or C2) where it islocated. See 0.I/O module overview from the CMCFigure 2.