Switch Stacking

[a.perriman]

Hi

We currently have a stack of 5 x 3750 switches and i want to remove switch number 3 (it has the least number of things plugged in).

Can anyone tell me what will happen to switch 4 and 5 will they be renumbered 3 and 4, and will the config automatically update this if it does?

Thanks

[Joseph W. Doherty]

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Existing stack members should retain their existing switch numbering.

You'll also will see the removed switch's configuration remain in the stack.  (This to allow easier replacement of a failed switch, with like model.)

[Thiago Cardoso]

They will not renumber by itself.

First make sure once switch3 is removed and the stack ring is as it should be, follow guide line below

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst3750x_3560x/hardware/installation/guide/HIGINSTL.html

After your stack ring is up and running again do

show switch

make sure you see all ports up and and you will see swich 1 2 4 5

then you do

no switch 3 provision

switch 4 renumber 3

switch 5 renumber 4

and change the priotiry if you care

Make sure you do this off production hours.

Joseph's disclaimer apply to mine