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Replace Switch

CAUTION: Do not plug in a switch that is not configured. This can cause unpredictable behavior and network outages.

Prerequisites

Out-of-band access to the switches (console).
GA generated switch configuration or backed-up switch configuration exists.
- Generate Switch Configurations
- Configuration Management

Procedure

The following steps are required to replace a switch.

Update firmware on new switch.

See Update Management Network Firmware.
Apply the configuration.

See Apply Switch Configurations.
Unplug all the network and power cables and remove the failed switch.
Plug in the network cables.
Plug in the power cables.