Instantly Create a Switch Engine Device Stack

Before you begin

To instantly create a stack, onboard the switches into ExtremeCloud IQ via the ExtremeCloud IQ MobileApp. Unbox the switches, connect the stacking/power/uplink cables, and push the Mode button until the STK LED lights up. Depress the Mode button for at least 5 seconds. All of the front panel ports LED will flash. The stack forms automatically, all the slots reboot, and ExtremeCloud IQ detects the newly formed stack.

About this task

Use this task to instantly configure a Switch Engine stack in ExtremeCloud IQ.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to Manage > Devices
  2. Find the new stack in the Devices List and select its checkbox.
  3. In the Template column, select Assign/Create Template.
  4. Select the Create template based on currently selected device.
  5. Select an existing stack template from the dropdown.
  6. Select Assign.

Results

The assigned template now displays in the Policy column. To make any changes to the individual devices in the stack at the device level, see Configure Device-Specific Settings.