System information

Stacking PowerConnect 10G Switches: M8024-k, 8024, 8024F
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New member unit added
New Stack Unit Added (CLI method) Figure 12.
Power up the new member switch by restoring the power cables (on 8024/8024F) or plugging it into the
blade chassis (on the M8024-k).
It usually takes a few minutes for the stack to build and restart. Once restarted and the new member
has joined the stack, the remaining configuration can be set on including VLANs, LAGs, data cables to
other equipment, etc. Validate the new stack configuration with the following command on the
Master switch.
console#show switch
Management Standby Preconfig Plugged-in Switch Code
SW Status Status Model ID Model ID Status Version
--- ---------- --------- ------------- ------------- -------- -------
1 Mgmt Sw PC8024 PC8024 OK 4.2.0.1
2 Stack Mbr PC8024F PC8024F OK 4.2.0.1
3 Stack Mbr Oper Stby PC8024 PC8024 OK 4.2.0.1
4 Stack Mbr PC8024 PC8024 OK 4.2.0.1
Repeat the above steps to add more new members to the stack.
Once added to as a member of a stack, the user will no longer have access to the out-of-band IP
address or the console port of the stack member. Only the IP address and console of the Master unit
provides management access, since the stack now acts as a single large switch.
Web Interface Method
The example below shows how to add a stack member to an existing stack using the Web user
interface. An 8024 is used for this example, but the same screens can be used on an 8024F or
M8024-k. Before cabling an additional member to a stack, perform the settings below to setup the
switch to join the stack. Once configured, continue to follow the instructions below for cabling to
complete the task. This works best when adding one stack member at a time. If multiple new