CMM Files

Managing CMM Directory Content

 

 

 

 

Scenario 4: Adding a New Switch to a Stack

Since the OmniSwitch 6600 Family is designed to be expandable, it is very likely that new switches will be added to stacks. The OmniSwitch 6600 Family automatically detects new switches added to the stack, and new switches can pass traffic without a complete reboot of the stack.

However, a new switch added to the stack may not have the same software as the rest of the stack. In this case, the new switch will need to be synchronized with the stack software.

The following diagram illustrates this idea. The diagram shows a stack of three switches to which a fourth switch is added.

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1.Stack is pow- ered up and boots from the certified directory,

or a copy flash- synchro com- mand is issued.

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2.The contents of the certified direc- tory of the primary CMM switch are copied to the working directory of the secondary CMM switch. The working directory is then copied to the certified direc- tory.

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3.The contents of the certified direc- tory of the pri- mary CMM switch are copied to the working directory of additional switches. The working directory is then copied to the certified direc- tory.

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4.In a stack of four or more switches, the sec- ondary CMM switch assists in the synchroniza- tion process, after it has been syn- chronized to the primary CMM switch.

Synchronizing a Stack with more three Switches

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