Stacking (VSF) Aruba Switches
Dec03

Stacking (VSF) Aruba Switches

KB ID 0001492 I noticed some shiny Aruba switches on the bench today, they were for a job my colleague is working on. (Note: Each switch in a stack should be the same model, so these will need two stacks!) I work on the occasional HP/Aruba core switch, but it’s been a while since I did any work on distribution switches like these. The first thing I learned, was there’s no dedicated stacking cable for them. They simply use...

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Cisco Stacking 2960-X Catalyst Switches
Jun05

Cisco Stacking 2960-X Catalyst Switches

KB ID 0001444 Problem You can stack up to 8 2960-X Switches*, you will require the stack modules and cables, (shown below).  *Note: If you are studying for an exam, and the question is StackWize the answer is 9. Solution Stack Modules: Power down the switch, remove the blanking plate and fit the module, then when powered on you can use a show inventory command to make sure the module has been detected correctly. Switch#show inventory...

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Cisco Stacking 3750 Switches
Jun16

Cisco Stacking 3750 Switches

KB ID 0001205  Problem You can stack Cisco 3750-X Switches in groups of up to 9 switches, and they can then be managed as one switch. Here I’ve got 2 switches.   Solution Removing 3750-X Switches Stack Configuration One of my switches had already been in a stack, so I needed to remove its stack configuration. It thought it was switch 4 in the stack so I issued the following commands; Switch(config)# no switch 4 provision...

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