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Chapter 9: Adding or Removing Switches
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sure to include the .CFG extension. This example of the command
uploads a configuration file called stack_eng.cfg:
awplus# copy stack_eng.cfg zmodem
4. After you enter the command, begin the file transfer using your
terminal emulator program. The upload, which takes only a few
seconds, is completed when the command prompt is displayed again.
5. Go to the next procedure.
Removing the
Current Master
Switch
Now that you have uploaded the configuration file to your workstation, you
may remove the master switch from the stack and equipment rack.
1. Power off the master switch by disconnecting the power cord from the
power source and the back panel of the switch.
If you are not powering off the stack, the remaining switches perform
the following actions:
 The member switch which has the lowest ID number among all of
the remaining switches is selected as the new master switch.
 The new master switch configures all of the switches using its
active boot configuration file.
 The new master switch transmits its active boot configuration file to
the other switches, over the stacking ports.
2. Label and disconnect all of the network cables from the twisted pair
and fiber optic ports on the master switch. For example, label the cable
connected to port 1 with “1.0.1.” Labelling the cables makes it easier to
cable the new master switch.
Figure 52. Removing the Network Cables