System information
Stacking PowerConnect 10G Switches: M8024-k, 8024, 8024F
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20. Once every switch in the stack has been configured, power down (unplug) all M8024-k
switches that will be joining the stack.
21.
Cable
together two switches stack ports using a single cable. When the stack is first created,
the switch with the highest MAC address will become master.
22. Power up the two M8024-k switches by inserting them back into the M1000e blade chassis slots.
Allow several minutes for this stack of 2 devices to come up completely. You can ensure the
stack is ready using the steps in the Validation section below.
Once the stack of 2 members has been established, all other switches cabled to the stack will enter the
stack as Member Units.
23. Cable the remaining switches using one cable per switch, powering up each one as you go.
These can be done at the same time without pausing between devices.
24. Once all members are added and verified through the Validation screen (below), install the
final cable between the first and last members to create a ring or loop. Then add any
additional cables between the devices that have ports configured for stacking. This completes
the stack setup.
Note: Each stack members’ role (including the Master and Standby) can be redefined by the user at any
time after the initial stack is created.
Note: The running-configuration doesn’t need to be copied to the startup-configuration in order to
create the stack on the next reload. When the stacking commands above were added to the running-
configuration they were also added to the meta-data (see meta-data considerations above) and will be
utilized from that location upon reload. After a reload the running-configuration will continue to show
the stack members, though may not be reflected in the startup-configuration until a “copy running-
configuration startup-configuration” command is issued.
Stack Member units serial ports and management IP addresses are no longer accessible for managing
those devices. The Master’s management ports are required to monitor and configure every port in
the stack.
Validation
To see the new stack, login to the Master’s Web UI. Select System > Stack Management > Stack
Summary.