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Force10 Networks CC-C-BLNK-LC manual Managing a Stack, Master and Member Switches, Stack Startup

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Managing a Stack

management if the Master Switch fails. For example:

FTOS> enable

FTOS# configure

FTOS(conf)# stack-unit 0 priority 14

The no form of the stack-unitunit-numberpriority number command reverts the management priority of a stack unit to the default value of 0.

Managing a Stack

Master and Member Switches

You can manage a stack of MXL 10/40GbE Switches as a single entity when connected together. Manage the stack from the CLI through the serial console connection or a remote Telnet session over the OOB management IP address.

When a stack is created, one switch automatically becomes the Master Switch and another switch is elected Standby Master. The Master Switch maintains stack operation with minimal impact in the event of:

•Switch failure

•Inter-switch stacking link failure

•Switch insertion

•Switch removal

If the Master Switch goes off line, the Standby Master replaces it as the new master and the switch with the next highest MAC address or priority becomes Standby Master.

Stack Startup

Topology Discovery

When a stack is formed, a topology discovery process builds up a database that contains information about all of the switches in the stack, including the FTOS version, hardware version, management priority, and switch MAC address. Use the CLI (show system command) to view this information.

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Force10 Networks CC-C-BLNK-LC manual Managing a Stack, Master and Member Switches, Stack Startup, Topology Discovery

Contents

Dell Force10 MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module Getting Started GuideJune Regulatory Model DF10MXLNotes, Cautions, and Warnings June 2012 P/N WMDP6 Rev. A00Contents 4 Installing and Configuring the SwitchInstalling the Switch Blade in a PowerEdge M1000e Connecting a Console Terminal9 Technical Specifications 6 Splitting 40GbE QSFP+ Ports into 10GbE SFP+5 Assembling a Switch Stack Configuring and Bringing Up a StackProduct Description IntroductionIntroduction Internal Ports Hardware OverviewFront Panel Base Module FlexIOTM Plug-in ModulesThen save the configuration and reload the switch Port Numbering USB Ports Figure 1-3. USB Ports on Front PanelSystem and Port LEDs Figure 1-4. System LEDs on Front PanelSystem LED ColorLink Status Activity Link Status Activity Link Status Activity Installation Site PreparationInstalling and Configuring the Switch Unpacking the SwitchPackage Contents Unpacking StepsInstalling and Configuring the Switch Insert Switch Blade and Power On Connect ConsoleInstalling the Switch Blade in a PowerEdge M1000e After you slide the MXL 10/40GbE Switch in so that the connectors on the back of the blade touch the chassis midplane, the switch receives power from the chassis and automatically powers on. The chassis management controller CMC in the chassis validates that the switch blade is a supported I/O module before powering it on Page Invoking the X-Loader and U-Boot CLIs Performing the Initial ConfigurationInitial Configuration Procedure Sample Setup Wizard Session set up the initial SNMP version 2 account now To access the switch through any Management Interface you can This is the configuration information that has been collected Assembling a Switch Stack Figure 1-9. Six Stacked MXL 10/40GbE SwitchesConfiguring and Bringing Up a Stack 2 Save the stacking configuration on the 40GbE ports Master and Member Switches Managing a StackStack Startup Topology DiscoveryAuto Stack Number Assignment FTOS Version CheckingFTOS# upgrade system stack-unit unit-number partition FTOS# upgrade system stack-unit 3 aSystem Initialization Splitting 40GbE QSFP+ Ports into 10GbE SFP+ PortsSwitch Configuration Switch ConfigurationFCoE Connectivity DCB SupportiSCSI Operation Next Steps Next StepsChassis Physical Design Technical SpecificationsEnvironmental Parameters Power Requirements IEEE StandardsTechnical Specifications Page w w w. d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Printed in the U.S.A