Configuring Slot Numbers

Each node in a stack must be assigned a slot number, which must be unique to each node. You can assign the slot number only through configuration; the stack does not dynamically assign a slot number. The available slot numbers are 1 through 8. You can specify a slot number for each node manually, or you can have the system assign the slot numbers using a single command.

Note

Slot numbers take effect only after a restart. If you change a slot number, the unit continues to operate with the slot number it was last restarted with.

To manually add a slot number to a node, use the command:
configure stacking slot-number automatic configure stacking node-address node_address slot-number slot_number
To configure the system to choose slot numbers for all nodes, enter the command:
configure stacking slot-number automatic

Automatic slot number assignment is performed in the order of appearance of the nodes in the show stacking display. In the case of a ring topology, the first node in the display is the intended master node into which you have logged in.
Use the show stacking or show stacking configuration command to view the ordering and the assigned slot numbers.

Note
A node that boots in standalone mode does not use a slot number.

Published March 2020prev | next

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