Netgear XSM4324FS Software Administration Manual Software Version 12.x - Page 463

M4300 Series and M4300-96X Fully Managed Switches CAUTION: If the switch stack is not cabled correctly, removing powered-on stack members might cause the switch stack to divide (that is, partition) into two or more switch stacks, each with the same configuration. Make sure that the switch stack is cabled correctly. 3. Disconnect the stack cables. 4. If you do not intend to replace the switch, reconnect the stack cable from the stack member above to the stack member below the switch that you intend to remove. 5. Remove the switch from the rack. 6. To remove the switch not only from the stack but also from the stack configuration, issue the no member unit-id command. Note: If the switch stack divides, and you want the switch stacks to remain separate, change the IP address or addresses of the newly created switch stacks. 7. If the switch stack divides but you do not intend to partition the switch stack, do the following: a. Power off the newly created switch stacks. b. Reconnect them to the original switch stack through their stack ports. c. Power on the switches. Replace a Stack Member To replace a stack member: 1. Make sure that the redundant stack connection is functional. All stack members must be connected in a logical ring. 2. Power down the switch that you intend to remove and disconnect its stack cables. 3. Remove the switch from the rack. 4. If you intend to install a different model switch, remove the unit from the configuration by issue the no member unit-id command. 5. Install the new switch in the rack: • If you are installing the same model switch, place the switch in the same position in the stack as the switch that you just removed. • If you are installing a different model switch, either place the switch in the same position as the previous switch, or at the bottom of the stack. 6. Cable the new switch, following the established order of stacking cables. 7. Power up the new switch. Switch Stacks 463 Software Administration Manual