Automatic Firmware Updates For New Members Joining The Stack - Dell Networking N4032 Configuration Manual

The following figure shows shows the Stack LED that is located on the back panel of every Dell N4000
series switch.
Figure 12 Stacking LED for the Dell N4000/N4000F series switch
When the switch is the Master of a stack, the LED glows solid blue. If it is a stack member only, it glows
solid amber. When in stand-alone mode, the LED is off.
Note: Each stack members' role (including the Master and Standby) can be defined at any time after the
initial stack is created.
2.2.3

Automatic firmware updates for new members joining the stack

For member units to work properly within a stack, they need to have the same firmware as the Master.
Perform a manual update of the firmware on a new member to synchronize the firmware prior to cabling
it into the stack. Or, another way to accomplish this is to configure the Master switch to use
Firmware Synchronization
21 Stacking Dell Networking Switches: N4032, N4032F, N4064, N4064F
, which automatically upgrades firmware on new members as they join the
Stack