I have 2 3850 switches configured via Stackwise cables and need to 'reload' 1 switch

[ronjonjonjon1]

The problem is, when you use the command 'reload slot <#>' command it asks for a "Slot number of RP or line card".  Am I safe to assume that Switch 1 is "Slot 1" and Switch 2 is "Slot 2"?  I have to be sure to only reload switch 1, because I need to test the fail-over on switch 2.  Thanks!

[Reza Sharifi · Accepted solution]

Am I safe to assume that Switch 1 is "Slot 1" and Switch 2 is "Slot 2"?

That is correct. Also, to know what switch is 1 and what is 2, issue "sh switch" command.

And one more thing, if this is in production, do the reload in a maintenance window just in case.

HTH

[ronjonjonjon1]

Thanks for the answer Reza that's what I thought!  Yes this is production but isolated from outside users, just internal.  I backed up the running config on a notepad file, are you referring to a Authorized service interruption?

[Reza Sharifi]

are you referring to a Authorized service interruption?

Correct. If you have users connected to the stack, you want to notify them and reload the switch in a maintenance window just in case something goes wrong. Also, a good idea that you are backing up the config. Once more thing, make sure to save the config (wr) before reloading the switch.

HTH

[ronjonjonjon1]

Yes I have done all those things thanks again!