Dell PowerConnect M8024-k User Manual

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Stacking PowerConnect 10G Switches: M8024-k, 8024, 8024F49Note: An M8024-k modular blade switch does have a blue LED identifier for its Master only.An easy way to find the Unit number and identify order of the stacked units is to use loggingcommands. From the Telnet or Serial port CLI, perform the following.console(config)#logging onFrom the stack, create a link-up or link-down on any port for two to three seconds by either plugging inor unplugging a cable, then reversing the action. Check the log on the stack using the followingcommand in enable mode.console#show loggingThe log will identify both the Unit and Port that was used in the link operation. Continue this processto identify all Unit numbers in the switch. If the show logging command is full, it can be saved off toanother location then cleared for easier reading. Also if the log is not needed, it can be cleared aswell prior to creating the link events.To now identify which unit is the stack Master and which ones are members, type the followingcommand.console#show switchManagement Standby Preconfig Plugged-in Switch CodeSW Status Status Model ID Model ID Status Version--- ---------- --------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------1 Mgmt Sw PC8024 PC8024 OK 4.2.0.12 Stack Mbr PC8024F PC8024F OK 4.2.0.13 Stack Mbr Oper Stby PC8024 PC8024 OK 4.2.0.14 Stack Mbr PC8024F PC8024F OK 4.2.0.1Note that in this example Unit 1 is the Master (Mgmt Sw) and Unit 3 is the Standby (Oper Stby)ready totake over as Master in the event the Master fails.Note: If the stack consists of M8024-k modular switches in an M1000e chassis, the CMC will also showthe fabric (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, or C2) in which the Master is located.Removing the Physical Switch Unit from the StackBefore removing a physical unit from a stack, the administrator will need to prepare ports on the otherstack member units to receive the cables and traffic that will be redirected to them from the memberunit being removed. Consider all LAGs, VLANs, STP, ACLs, security, etc., that will need to beconfigured on the new ports in order to accept cables, establish links, and begin to forward traffic. Itis highly recommended to not continue until these things have been considered and properpreparations are made.Note: Do not remove or re-route stacking cables until prompted in the last step below.