Switch Stack Software Compatibility Recommendations; Incompatible Software And Stack Member Image Upgrades; Switch Stack Configuration Files; Switch Stack Management Connectivity - NETGEAR FSM7328SNA Administration Manual

NETGEAR Managed Switches Software Administration Manual, Release 8.0
Effects of Removing a Preconfigured Switch from a Switch Stack
If you remove a preconfigured switch from the switch stack, the configuration associated with the removed
stack member remains in the running configuration as configured information. To completely remove the
configuration, use the no member unit_number (this is in the stacking configuration mode).

Switch Stack Software Compatibility Recommendations

All stack members must run the same software version to ensure compatibility between stack members. The
software versions on all stack members, including the stack master, must be the same. This helps ensure full
compatibility in the stack protocol version among the stack members.
If a stack member is running a software version that is not the same as the stack master, then the stack
member is not allowed to join the stack. Use the show switch command to list the stack members and
software versions. See "Code Mismatch".

Incompatible Software and Stack Member Image Upgrades

You can upgrade a switch that has an incompatible software image by using the copy xmodem | ymodem |
zmodem | tftp://ip/filepath/filename command. It copies the software image from an existing stack member
to the one with incompatible software. That switch automatically reloads and joins the stack as a fully
functioning member.

Switch Stack Configuration Files

The configuration files record settings for all global and interface specific settings that define the operation
of the stack and individual members. Once a save config command is issued, all stack members store a copy
of the configuration settings. If a stack master becomes unavailable, any stack member assuming the role of
stack master will operate from the saved configuration files.
When a new, out-of-box switch joins a switch stack, it uses the system-level settings of that switch stack.
However, if you want it to store this system level configuration, you must issue a save config command.
You back up and restore the stack configuration in the same way as you would for standalone switch
configuration by using the copy command.

Switch Stack Management Connectivity

You manage the switch stack and the stack member interfaces through the stack master. You can use the web
interface, the CLI, and SNMP. You cannot manage stack members on an individual switch basis.
19-7 Managing Switch Stacks
v1.0, October 2009