Dell Networking N4032 Configuration Manual

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3 Stacking Dell Networking Switches: N4032, N4032F, N4064, N4064FTable of contentsRevisions ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 21 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................ 41.1 Stacking and management............................................................................................................................................ 51.2 Simplified firmware updates for stack members ....................................................................................................... 51.3 Dell Networking 8100 Support ..................................................................................................................................... 51.4 Stacking and redundancy .............................................................................................................................................. 51.5 Nonstop forwarding on the stack ................................................................................................................................ 61.6 Hot add/delete and firmware synchronization ......................................................................................................... 61.7 Meta-data considerations.............................................................................................................................................. 61.8 How a Master is selected ............................................................................................................................................... 71.9 How to select a Master during initial stack setup ...................................................................................................... 92 Stacking scenarios .................................................................................................................................................................... 112.1.1 QSFP+ quad-breakout cables .................................................................................................................................... 122.2 Creating a Stack ............................................................................................................................................................ 132.2.1 Command-line interface method .................................................................................................................. 142.2.2 Web interface method ..................................................................................................................................... 172.2.3 Automatic firmware updates for new members joining the stack ........................................................... 212.3 Adding new member units to a stack ........................................................................................................................ 232.3.1 Command-line interface method .................................................................................................................. 232.3.2 Web interface method ..................................................................................................................................... 272.4 Updating firmware on a stack ..................................................................................................................................... 312.4.1 Command-line interface method .................................................................................................................. 312.4.2 Web interface method ..................................................................................................................................... 332.5 Removing member units ............................................................................................................................................. 392.5.1 Command-line interface method .................................................................................................................. 392.5.2 Web interface method ..................................................................................................................................... 453 Managing the standby unit ..................................................................................................................................................... 553.1.1 Command-line interface method .............................................................................................................................. 553.1.2 Web interface method ................................................................................................................................................. 564 Appendix A – Commands used in this document ............................................................................................................. 595 Appendix B - Network switch versions ............................................................................................................................... 60