adding 2 switches to existing stack of MS425-32

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adding 2 switches to existing stack of MS425-32

I have a core of 2 MS425-32 in a stack using the 40 gig QSFP ports.

 

I want to add 2 more to the stack over SMF.  Should be supported on this model.

 

I can't have existing stack problems since it is running Aggrs and is the core of my network.

 

What is the procedure to keep current stack running and ad the 2 switches to it without downtime.

 

My thoughts from Cisco catalyst side is connect added switch while powered off.

 

It should get added to running stack? No problems?

 

I have the switches to be added already configured to use the QSFP ports as stacking ports.

 

Please let me know of any gotchas.

Thanks,

Greg

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DarrenOC
Kind of a big deal
Kind of a big deal

Are you able to perform this during an agreed outage window just to cover yourself?

 

Varied experiences reported here:

 

https://community.meraki.com/t5/Switching/Adding-a-switch-to-an-existing-stack/m-p/22615

Darren OConnor | doconnor@resalire.co.uk
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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.
alemabrahao
Kind of a big deal

Here is all the steps: https://documentation.meraki.com/MS/Stacking/Switch_Stacks#Adding_a_new_member_to_the_stack

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

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