Create new stack from two switches in different networks

[gilesitis]

Hi all,

Looking for some advice here as we are looking to take a switch from a network and move into another network where we will stack it with another standalone switch.

I don't see any docs pertaining explicitly to this type of migration.

We have a single switch in Network A and a two-switch stack in Network B. We want to remove a switch from the stack in Network B, migrate it to Network A and create a stack with the existing switch in Network A.

Could someone please give a sanity check to this plan (feel like I might be overlooking something)

1 - remove the switch B from its current stack in Dashboard (manage members)
2 - remove switch B from Dashboard network (should clear config --> maybe a complete wipe is better?)
3 - power off switch B and disconnect physical stack stables from other switch in Network B
4 - power off switch A
5 - physically connect stack cables (switch A to switch B)
6 - power both switches back on

7 - move the switch B into the Network A network via the Dashboard
8 - apply template to switch B (since it will be a different VLAN)
9 - dashboard should recognize new stack and ask if you want to provision a new stack
10 - follow prompts to set up stack in Dashboard

[aleabrahao]

I believe this is what is closest to what you need.

https://documentation.meraki.com/MS/Stacking/Switch_Stacks#Replacing_and_Cloning_Stack_Members

[gilesitis]

Thank you very much. Reading over this today.

[MerakiGnome · Accepted solution]

Hi @gilesitis , I think you’re over thinking this one.

- Remove switch from stack in Network B.

- Remove switch from Network B and move into Network A.

- Create your stack using the usual method.

[gilesitis]

Thank you, I figured I might be.

We'll give it a try!