topic Re: Relocate a switch from one stack to another. in ExtremeSwitching (EOS)

Relocate a switch from one stack to another.

kmstech — Wed, 31 May 2023 19:58:11 GMT

I need to relocate a X450G2-48p from one stack/IDF to a different stack/IDF in the same building.

I would like the configurations and vlans from the new location to replace the old.

Re: Relocate a switch from one stack to another.

Jordan — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:18:31 GMT

The first step would be to remove the switch from the existing stack and then proceed with consoling onto it and clearing its configuration via command: unconfigure switch all

From memory I believe that If the switch was a standby switch and not master capable you will need to type: REBOOT AS MASTER-CAPABLE on the username login screen. The switch will then reboot and then the unconfigure switch all command can be issued

Once switch comes back online login and go through the prompts it will display (just press enter)
Now follow the Extreme knowledge base article for the adding of a new switch to a stack: https://extremeportal.force.com/ExtrArticleDetail?an=000083355

You will then need to manually add the configuration onto these new ports (spanning tree, vlans etc)

Re: Relocate a switch from one stack to another.

Bill_Handler — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:55:32 GMT

kmstech,

Jordan's response is mostly correct - If the switch in the original stack is no longer needed, you can remove it from the stack with the command:

clear slot <the slot number of the switch to be removed> i.e. - clear slot 3

When this command is executed, the switch in that slot is removed from the stack along with the configuration within the stack for that slots' ports. Additionally, the removed switch will be reset to factory defaults.

Depending on the firmware on this switch and the new stack to have the switch added, so long as the switch is on the same partition (Primary or Secondary) all you should need to do is connect the stacking cables to the switch and plug it in. The switch should come into the stack automatically, and will be given a 'Backup' role.

You will have to configure the VLANs on the ports as needed.

Please let us know what firmware is on the current stack and the stack to have the switch added.

Thanks,

Bill

Re: Relocate a switch from one stack to another.

kmstech — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:27:57 GMT

Both switches are running the same version.

Re: Relocate a switch from one stack to another.

kmstech — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:24:21 GMT

@Bill_Handler I ran the clear slot command on the original stack [ clear slot 4 ]

The switch no longer displayed the 4 on its panel.

We then installed the switch into the new stack and it now displays 4 again. XMC doesn't show the switch in the new stack, but in the original again.

Re: Relocate a switch from one stack to another.

Bill_Handler — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:09:20 GMT

kmstech,

If you ssh/console/terminal into the new stack, and run the command: show stacking does the new switch show up there?