vsf member type

This CLI command provisions a switch with the member ID and the type defined by the specified J-number for the device. After provisioning the member, the user may perform any configuration on the device ports.

A "strict" provisioning specifies a MAC address and allows for only one device with the matching J-number and MAC to be configured.

A "loose" provisioning allows the device with the specified J-number to be configured without a MAC address being specified. This allows any device which matches the J-number to adopt this configuration.

If a provisioned configuration exists with the member ID, the following command is used to change the provisioning from "strict" and "loose" and vice versa. It is recommended to configure the member VSF links, in case of "strict" and "loose" provisioning. A warning is also displayed while configuring. 
switch(config)# vsf member 8 type jl264a mac-address e0071b-c6d180
This will save the current configuration. Continue (y/n)?  y

Warning - The link and port should be provisioned for member 8 to 
join the VSF stack.

switch(config)# vsf member 8 type jl264a                          
This will save the current configuration. Continue (y/n)?  y

Warning - The link and port should be provisioned for member 8 to 
join the VSF stack.

switch(config)#

Syntax

vsf member <MEMBER-ID> type <TYPE> [mac <MAC-ADDR>]

Description

Configure the family of the VSF member-switch being provisioned. After provisioning, the VSF member-switch can be configured as if it were physically present. When a VSF member-switch matching the provisioned details joins the VSF, it is provided this configuration. A new or missing VSF member can be configured as a provisioned device by using this command.

Parameters

<MEMBER-ID>

The VSF member-ID for the member command/parameter. Member ID value can be in the range of 1 to 8.

<TYPE>

Configure the family of the VSF member-switch being provisioned.

<MAC-ADDR>

Configure the MAC address of the VSF member switch being provisioned.

Restrictions

  • If switch "N" physically exists, the command will fail.

  • If switch "N" is provisioned, the command can be used to change the MAC or type.

  • If the J-Number is known to not support stacking, or the J-Number is unknown, the command will fail.

  • If the same MAC address is already provisioned or exists on another member ID, the command will fail.

Usage

  • vsf member <2> type <J9850A> mac <001122-334455>

    Updates the strict provisioning for VSF VC member 2, and changes the MAC address to 001122-334455.

  • vsf member <2> type <J9850A>

    Changes the "strict" provisioning for VSF VC member 2 to "loose" provisioning. The configured MAC address is then removed.

  • vsf member <2> type <J9850A> mac <00aabb-cceedd>

    Changes "loose" provisioning for VSF VC member 2 to "strict" provisioning with MAC address 00aabb-cceedd.