Replace a Switch

[jlopez_sv81]

Hello everybody.

I have to replace a Switch with a fan fail and I would like to know more about the replacement process.

Are these the steps to follow?

• Remove the damaged device and unclaim.
• Add new device and claim.
• Clone de new device.

Can I clone a new switch using the previously removed switch configuration?

Is the configuration still available?

Thank you.

[DarrenOC]

Hi @jlopez_sv81 

Documented process here:

https://documentation.meraki.com/MS/Other_Topics/Switch_Cloning

[jlopez_sv81]

but, is the configuration still available after removing of network the damaged switch?

[Dylan_YYC · Accepted solution]

You need to clone before removing the device from your network.

[DarrenOC]

Hi @jlopez_sv81 , as stated by @Dylan_YYC , clone first then remove from Network.

You won’t lose any switch config.

Completed a zillion times. Works a charm.