Adding a Stack Member Using Template

In Aruba Central (on-premises), you can add and configure the members through the template. Before adding a stack member, it is recommended to navigate to the stack faceplate in the Switch> LAN > Ports tab of the switch dashboard, to see whether there are any errors in the stack. For more information, see Monitoring AOS-CX Switch Stacks.

To add a stack member through the template, complete the following steps:

1. In Aruba Central (on-premises), add the member to the device inventory and assign a valid license. Make sure that the new member does not have an uplink connectivity to Aruba Central (on-premises).
2. In Aruba Central (on-premises), update the template with the VSF configuration and interface configurations of the new member. For example, if you want to add the third member to a two-member VSF stack, add the third-member VSF configuration to the template, as shown in the following snippet:

   vsf member 3 type jl664a link 1 3/1/25 link 2 3/1/26

3. Save the template.

   Once the configuration is pushed to the conductor, the new member will go for a reboot and join the stack.

4. Physically connect the members to the ports reserved for auto-stacking on the switch interfaces. The member should be connected in the direction of the higher denomination port to the lower denomination port. The member may take up to 10 minutes to join the stack.
5. Verify the status of the member addition using switch monitoring pages. For more information, see Switch > Overview > Summaryand Monitoring AOS-CX Switch Stacks.