Numbering when removing a switch from a stack

[Mottok]

Hi, just a simple question but want to double check before doing this for the first time.

We have a stack of five 3650 switches (as per below) and want to remove the 2nd switch (TsStck-3650-02). Question is, how will this affect the remaining stack in terms of numbering and priority? Many thanks.

TsStck-3650-01      -   priority 1

TsStck-3650-02      -  priority 14

TsStck-3650-03      -  priority 13

TsStck-3650-04      -  priority 12

TsStck-3650-05      -  priority 11

[luis_cordova · Accepted solution]

Hi @Mottok 

Neither numbering nor priority should be affected. Assuming that switch 2 is the active one, then the standby switch would take on the active role.

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst3650/software/release/16-1/configuration_guide/b_161_consolidated_3650_cg/b_161_consolidated_3650_cg_chapter_01010001.pdf

Regards

[Mottok]

Thanks very much for your quick reply. I can't view that link for some reason so to confirm, when I remove the switch then issue the "no switch xx provision command", will the stack look like below? Many thanks.

TsStck-3650-01 - priority 1
TsStck-3650-03 - priority 13 (Now Active)
TsStck-3650-04 - priority 12
TsStck-3650-05 - priority 11

[luis_cordova]

Hi @Mottok 

Indeed, the switch with the second highest priority(actual standby) should take the role of active.
In any case, take into account those indicated in the link:

Regards

[Mottok]

That's great, thanks very much for all your help.