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Catalyst 3750 Switch Software Configuration Guide
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Compatibility Recommendations 5-11
Incompatible Software and Stack Member Image Upgrades 5-11
Stack Protocol Version Compatibility 5-11
Switch Stack Configuration Files 5-12
Additional Considerations for System-Wide Configuration on Switch Stacks 5-13
Switch Stack Management Connectivity 5-14
Connectivity to the Switch Stack Through an IP Address 5-14
Connectivity to the Switch Stack Through an SSH Session 5-14
Connectivity to the Switch Stack Through Console Ports 5-14
Connectivity to Specific Stack Members 5-14
Switch Stack Configuration Scenarios 5-15
Assigning Stack Member Information 5-17
Default Switch Stack Configuration 5-17
Assigning a Stack Member Number 5-17
Setting the Stack Member Priority Value 5-18
Provisioning a New Member for a Switch Stack 5-18
Accessing the CLI of a Specific Stack Member 5-19
Displaying Switch Stack Information 5-20
CHAPTER
6 Clustering Switches 6-1
Understanding Switch Clusters 6-2
Cluster Command Switch Characteristics 6-3
Standby Cluster Command Switch Characteristics 6-3
Candidate Switch and Cluster Member Switch Characteristics 6-4
Planning a Switch Cluster 6-4
Automatic Discovery of Cluster Candidates and Members 6-5
Discovery Through CDP Hops 6-5
Discovery Through Non-CDP-Capable and Noncluster-Capable Devices 6-6
Discovery Through Different VLANs 6-7
Discovery Through Different Management VLANs 6-7
Discovery Through Routed Ports 6-8
Discovery of Newly Installed Switches 6-9
HSRP and Standby Cluster Command Switches 6-10
Virtual IP Addresses 6-11
Other Considerations for Cluster Standby Groups 6-11
Automatic Recovery of Cluster Configuration 6-12
IP Addresses 6-13
Host Names 6-13
Passwords 6-14