Stacking Dell PowerConnect Switches: 8132, 8132F, 8164, 8164F 
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Type the switch renumber command to change the number of the switch. 
console(config)#switch 4 renumber 3 
The switch will be reset to perform unit renumbering 
and the configuration of switch interfaces will be cleared. 
Are you sure you want to renumber? (y/n)y 
 
 
Allow a few minutes for the switch to renumber, then enter the following. 
 
console#show switch 
    Management Standby   Preconfig  Plugged-in  Switch      Code 
SW  Status     Status    Model ID   Model ID    Status      Version 
--- ---------- --------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- 
1   Stack Mbr  Oper Stby PCT8164F   PCT8164F    OK          5.0.0.3 
2   Mgmt Sw              PCT8132F   PCT8132F    OK          5.0.0.3 
3   Stack Mbr            PCT8164F   PCT8164F    OK          5.0.0.3 
4   Unassigned           PCT8164F               Not Present 0.0.0.0 
 
 
The switch that was Unit #4 is now Unit #3.  Unit #4 is no longer present.  To remove it from the list, 
perform the no member command in Stack Configuration Mode.  
console(config)#stack 
console(config-stack)#no member 4 
console(config-stack)#show switch 
    Management Standby   Preconfig  Plugged-in  Switch      Code 
SW  Status     Status    Model ID   Model ID    Status      Version 
--- ---------- --------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- 
1   Stack Mbr  Oper Stby PCT8164F   PCT8164F    OK          5.0.0.3 
2   Mgmt Sw              PCT8132F   PCT8132F    OK          5.0.0.3 
3   Stack Mbr            PCT8164F   PCT8164F    OK          5.0.0.3 
 
 
Configuring a removed unit to be stand-alone  
After removing a unit from a stack, the unit converts back to its original configuration that it had prior 
to adding it to the stack, retaining the IP address, VLAN, LAG, and other settings.  This allows 
immediate access to the stand-alone through the out-of-band port if previously configured.   
  Note: A duplicate address could occur on the network if another device was assigned the IP 
address of the device while it was a stack member.  If this occurs simply detach the device 
from the network and change the IP address through the console port.  
Meta-data will remains on the switch until cleared or changes are made to the stack settings, but will 
not affect functions of the switch. For example, a stand-alone switch is assigned to be unit #1. Upon 
joining the stack it was assigned to be unit #3.  When it is removed from the stack it will retain the 
assignment of unit #3 until changed by the administrator.  For instructions on how to make this change, 
see Renumbering stack  on page 42.