Stacking recommendations, General practices – NETGEAR 7000 Series Managed Switch User Manual
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NETGEAR 7000 Series Managed Switch Administration Guide Version 7.2
Managing Switch Stacks
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v1.0, May 2008
Stacking Recommendations
The purpose of this section is to collect notes on recommended procedures and expected behavior
of stacked managed switches. Procedures addressed initially are listed below.
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Initial installation and power-up of a stack.
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Removing a unit from the stack
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Adding a unit to an operating stack
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Replacing a stack member with a new unit
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Renumbering stack members
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Moving the master to a different unit in the stack
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Removing a master unit from an operating stack
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Merging two operational stacks
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Preconfiguration
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Upgrading firmware
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Migration of configuration with a firmware upgrade
General Practices
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When issuing a command (such as move management, or renumber), it is recommended that
the command has fully completed before issuing the next command. For example, if a reset is
issued to a stack member, use the show port command to verify that the unit has re-merged
with the stack, and all ports are joined before issuing the next command.
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When physically removing or relocating a unit, always power down the unit before
disconnecting stack cables.
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When reconnecting stack cables, connect them before powering up the unit, if possible, and
insure a good connection by tightening all connector screws (where applicable).