Hi guys. I will be adding 2 new 2960x switch stacks to our network and as it's something I haven't done before, I wanted to run through the process to see if I am missing anything. Here's what I think the process is after researching:
Stack 1:
- Power up and console into the new stack master. I will copy the config of our existing stack to the new master, then set a new management IP, set the switch priority to set it as master and use the 'switch provision' command to get ready to add the other switches.
- I know that the IOS version needs to be the same on all stack members.
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Connect the stacking cable between master and 1st member switch. Power up the member switch. Verify the new stack member is detected by the master.
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Do the same for the other switches in the stack and connect the stacking cable to previous switch in stack as necessary.
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Connect the stack to the core router by fibre.
Stack 2:
- Do the same stacking procedure as above
- Create an etherchannel port that connects this stack with the stack above
The topology will be:
Core Router > New Stack 1 (fibre connection) New Stack 1 > New stack 2 (etherchannel)
Have I missed out anything or are there potential issues I should look out for?
Thanks in advance!
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