Moving A Master To A Different Unit In The Stack; Removing A Master Unit From An Operating Stack; Merging Two Operational Stacks - NETGEAR ProSafe FSM7328S User Manual

User Manual for the NETGEAR 7300S Series Layer 3 Managed Switch Software

Moving a Master to a Different Unit in the Stack

Using the "movemanagement" command, move the master to the desired unit number. The
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operation may take between 30 seconds and 3 minutes depending on the stack size and
configuration. The command is movemanagement <fromunit-id> <tounit-id>
Make sure that you can log in on the console attached to the new master. Use the show switch
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command to verify that all units rejoined the stack.
It is recommended that the stack be reset with the reload command after moving the master.
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Removing a Master Unit from an Operating Stack

First, move the designated master to a different unit in the stack using
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Different Unit in the Stack" on page
Second, using "Removing a Unit from the Stack" on page
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stack.

Merging Two Operational Stacks

It is strongly recommended that two functioning stacks (each having an independent master)
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not be merged simply by the reconnection of stack cables. That process may result in a number
of unpredictable results and should be avoided.
Always power off all units in one stack before connecting into another stack.
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Add the units as a group by unplugging one stacking cable in the operational stack and
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physically connecting all unpowered units at that point.
Completely cable the stacking connections, making sure the redundant link is also in place.
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Then, power up each unit, one at a time, by following
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on page 12-12.
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"Moving a Master to a
12-12, remove the unit from the
"Adding a Unit to an Operating Stack"
Managing Switch Stacks