Command-Line Interface Method - Dell PowerConnect 8132 Manual

Stacking guide

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Stacking Dell PowerConnect Switches: 8132, 8132F, 8164, 8164F

Adding new member units to a stack

It is important that all stack member units run the same version of firmware. Make sure to either

upgrade firmware on the new units to be added to match the firmware on the Master, or use the

automatic firmware update method found in section Automatic firmware updates for new members

joining the stack.

Caution: 5.0.x.x firmware will not load on a switch with the newer "B1" CPU. It is

therefore recommended to upgrade all PowerConnect 8100 switches to the latest

firmware. See "Important Firmware Update for PowerConnect 81xx Stacking" at the

beginning of this document for more information.

The example below shows how to add a stack member to an existing stack. Before cabling a new

switch into the stack, perform the commands below to setup the switch ports to be stacked. Once

configured, continue to follow the instructions for cabling to complete the task. If multiple new

members are to be added, complete the installation of one switch before going to the next. Complete

these steps again for each switch to be added.

This example allows adding new members without preconfiguring the existing stack, though the new

members themselves will need to be configured. To preconfigure a stack before connecting the new

stack member, consult the User Guide under Preconfiguring a Stack Member.