Create new stack from two switches in different networks

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bit_transporter
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Create new stack from two switches in different networks

Hi all,

 

Looking for some advice here as we are looking to take a switch from a network and move into another network where we will stack it with another standalone switch.

 

I don't see any docs pertaining explicitly to this type of migration.

 

We have a single switch in Network A and a two-switch stack in Network B. We want to remove a switch from the stack in Network B, migrate it to Network A and create a stack with the existing switch in Network A. 

 

Could someone please give a sanity check to this plan (feel like I might be overlooking something)


1 - remove the switch B from its current stack in Dashboard (manage members)
2 - remove switch B from  Dashboard network (should clear config --> maybe a complete wipe is better?)
3 - power off switch B and disconnect physical stack stables from other switch in Network B
4 - power off switch A
5 - physically connect stack cables (switch A to switch B)
6 - power both switches back on

7 - move the switch B into the Network A network via the Dashboard
8 - apply template to switch B (since it will be a different VLAN)
9 - dashboard should recognize new stack and ask if you want to provision a new stack
10 - follow prompts to set up stack in Dashboard

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DarrenOC
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Hi @bit_transporter , I think you’re over thinking this one.

 

- Remove switch from stack in Network B. 

- Remove switch from Network B and move into Network A.

- Create your stack using the usual method.

Darren OConnor | doconnor@resalire.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenoconnor/

I'm not an employee of Cisco/Meraki. My posts are based on Meraki best practice and what has worked for me in the field.

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alemabrahao
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Kind of a big deal

I believe this is what is closest to what you need.

 

https://documentation.meraki.com/MS/Stacking/Switch_Stacks#Replacing_and_Cloning_Stack_Members

I am not a Cisco Meraki employee. My suggestions are based on documentation of Meraki best practices and day-to-day experience.

Please, if this post was useful, leave your kudos and mark it as solved.

Thank you very much. Reading over this today.

DarrenOC
Kind of a big deal
Kind of a big deal

Hi @bit_transporter , I think you’re over thinking this one.

 

- Remove switch from stack in Network B. 

- Remove switch from Network B and move into Network A.

- Create your stack using the usual method.

Darren OConnor | doconnor@resalire.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenoconnor/

I'm not an employee of Cisco/Meraki. My posts are based on Meraki best practice and what has worked for me in the field.

Thank you, I figured I might be.

 

We'll give it a try! 

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