To replace a member switch, use the procedure that matches what you need toaccomplish:• Remove, Repair, and Reinstall the Same Switch on page 149• Remove a Member Switch, Replace with a Different Switch, and Reapply the OldConfiguration on page 149• Remove a Member Switch and Make Its Member ID Available for Reassignment to aDifferent Switch on page 150Remove, Repair, and Reinstall the Same SwitchIf you need to repair a member switch, you can remove it from the Virtual Chassisconfiguration without disrupting network service for the other members. The masterstores the configuration of the member ID so that it can be reapplied when the memberswitch (with the same base MAC address) is reconnected.1. Power off and disconnect the member switch to be repaired.2. Repair, as necessary.3. Reconnect and power on the member switch.Remove a Member Switch, Replace with a Different Switch, and Reapply the Old ConfigurationIf you are unable to repair a member switch, you can replace it with a different memberswitch and retain the old configuration. The master stores the configuration of the memberthat was removed. When you connect a different member switch, the master assigns anew member ID. But the old configuration is still stored under the previous member IDof the previous member switch.NOTE: If you have used a preprovisioned configuration, use the replacecommand to change the serial number in the Virtual Chassis configurationfile. Substitute the serial number of the replacement member switch (on theback of the switch) for the serial number of the member switch that wasremoved.1. Power off and disconnect the member switch to be replaced.2. If the replacement member switch has been previously configured, revert that switch’sconfiguration to the factory defaults. For instructions, see the Dell PowerConnectJ-Series Ethernet Switch Complete Software Guide for Junos OS athttp://www.support.dell.com/manuals.3. Connect and power on the replacement member switch.4. Note the member ID displayed on the front panel.5. Issue the request virtual-chassis renumber command from the Virtual Chassis masterto change the member switch’s current member ID to the member ID that belongedto the member switch that was removed from the Virtual Chassis configuration).149Chapter 13: Removing Switch Components
