Allied Telesis AT-8100S/24 User Manual

Stack Installation Guide for 8100S Series Switches

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11. Use the EXIT command to return to the Privileged Exec mode and 

Issue the SHOW CONFIG command to verify that the downloaded 
configuration file is the new active configuration file. The “Current boot 
config” field should contain the name of the configuration file you 
designated in step 9.

awplus(config)# exit
awplus# show boot

12. Power off the new master switch.

13. Go to the next procedure.

To connect the stacking and network cables to the new master switch, 
perform the following procedure:

1. Cable the stacking ports on the new master switch. For instructions, 

refer to “Cabling the Stacking Ports” on page 87.

2. Power on the new master switch. For instructions, refer to “Powering 

on AC Switches” on page 92 or “Powering On DC Switches” on 
page 97.

At this point, the new master switch performs the following actions:



It initializes its management software and features.



It assumes the role as master switch of the stack.



It configures the settings of all the member switches using the 
settings in its active boot configuration file.

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It transmits its active boot configuration file to the other switches in 
the stack.

To monitor these processes, refer to “Monitoring the Initialization 
Processes” on page 93.

3. To verify that the new master switch is operating properly, perform the 

steps in “Verifying the Installation” on page 101.

4. Connect the twisted pair and fiber optic cables to the ports on the 

switch. For instructions, refer to “Cabling the Twisted Pair and Fiber 
Optic Ports” on page 104.

5. Install any optional SFP modules in the master switch. For instructions, 

refer to “Installing Optional SFP Transceivers” on page 106.