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Recommended way for Stacking M4300-24X24F
Hi, I intend to recommend and use 6x M300-24X24F and these 6 units will be stacked together. I have a few questions in setting this up: 1) The devices will be on 172.12.x.x. subnet and the m...
Thanks DaneA!
Had a few more questions about the stacking:
1) So I read that all the stack switches will keep a copy of the configuration. And when doing a replacement of a faculty unit it will just get it from one of these copies. Am i right? I can also backup a copy, and do the restore before inserting it back to the stack?
2) Is there any advantages to assigning a Master & Backup Master Management unit and the replacement method when it fails will still require a reboot of the stacking members in order so that the master unit will take it place in the stack?
3) Is there any advantages in numbering stacking members or should it just let it run it's course?
Thanks so much.
I apologized for the late response. :(
1) So I read that all the stack switches will keep a copy of the configuration. And when doing a replacement of a faculty unit it will just get it from one of these copies. Am i right? I can also backup a copy, and do the restore before inserting it back to the stack?
Yes, you can backup a copy and restore the settings to the replacement switch that you will insert to the stack. It is indicated on step 2 of the article below, it says "Preconfigure the new switches, if desired."
How do I add switches to an operating stack on my managed switch?
2) Is there any advantages to assigning a Master & Backup Master Management unit and the replacement method when it fails will still require a reboot of the stacking members in order so that the master unit will take it place in the stack?
The advantage of assigning a Master and Backup Master Management Unit is the ease of management. In the event the Master Switch fails, the Backup Master Switch can quickly take over the failed master switch function. There are situations wherein a reboot is needed when you replace the stack master or replace/ add a stack member for the stack port to take effect.
3) Is there any advantages in numbering stacking members or should it just let it run it's course?
The advantage of it for ease of management and you may also opt to run its course.
Regards,
DaneA
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