removing switches for move and reuse in new space.

MG_Underwood
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removing switches for move and reuse in new space.

Hello,
We are in the process of moving from one office to another. 

In our current space we have 5 MSP48 switches.

I will only need 2 of them in the new space, initially at least.

so I have removed all of the connections from 2 of the switches shown below. However the ports in the back are still connected in the chain. 

It was suggested that I remove the switches logically from the stack before removing them physically. 
Makes sense.
So I am wanting to confirm the proper process for this. 

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I presume I select them as shown above then delete them. 

 

Switches 2 and 3 are now empty device connection wise.

sw1-sw5 are all daisy chained via the rear connector ports going from 1to 2, 2 to 3 etc with the second port on sw 5 going back to sw1.

 

Once they have been removed logically from the stack, Do I then take the cord that is going from 4 into 3  currently and replace the cord going from 2 into 1 with it?

So the cords would now going from switch 4 to switch 1?
basically 
1-->4, 4-->5, then 5 back to 1?

 

Then in the new space I would link 2 to 3 and vice versa (and very likely rename them) and add them to a new network stack. in the admin center. Am I correct?

I am relatively new to Meraki administration and set up so I apologize if these are total newbie type questions. 

 

Thanks in advance for any assistance / suggestions you can provide. 

 

Warm regards,

M.G. Underwood

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Brash
Kind of a big deal
Kind of a big deal

I believe the only safe way to do this is the unstack the switches, and rebuild the stack without switches 2 and 3.

Best to confirm the exact steps with support though.

I submitted a support ticket asking for confirmation yesterday and haven't heard back yet so figured I would try community as well. 

-M

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