Dell Networking N4032 Configuration Manual

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21 Stacking Dell Networking Switches: N4032, N4032F, N4064, N4064FThe following figure shows shows the Stack LED that is located on the back panel of every Dell N4000series switch.Stacking LED for the Dell N4000/N4000F series switchFigure 12When the switch is the Master of a stack, the LED glows solid blue. If it is a stack member only, it glowssolid amber. When in stand-alone mode, the LED is off.Note: Each stack members’ role (including the Master and Standby) can be defined at any time after theinitial stack is created.2.2.3 Automatic firmware updates for new members joining the stackFor member units to work properly within a stack, they need to have the same firmware as the Master.Perform a manual update of the firmware on a new member to synchronize the firmware prior to cablingit into the stack. Or, another way to accomplish this is to configure the Master switch to useStackFirmware Synchronization, which automatically upgrades firmware on new members as they join the