Configuring AOS-CX VSF Stacks Using Template Groups

You can create VSF stacks, add stack members, remove stack members, modify VSF links, and change standby conductor through the template.

To create and manage stacks through the UI, ensure that the following prerequisites are met:

• All the switches in the VSF stack are added to the device inventory and assigned with a valid subscription.
• All the switches in the VSF stack are set to the factory default configuration.
• All the switches in the VSF stack are running 10.07 or later firmware versions.
• All the switches in the VSF stack are of the same switch series.
• Members in the VSF stack other than the conductor should not have uplink connectivity. Otherwise, auto-stacking will not work.
• The vsf member 1 line must be present in the configuration template for stackable AOS-CX switches running 10.07 or later versions. This is required to apply configuration to the switches. Also, the vsf member 1 line cannot be removed from the template.

For more information, see the following topics:

• Creating an AOS-CX Stack Using Template
• Adding a Stack Member Using Template
• Modifying VSF Links Using Template
• Changing the Standby Conductor Using Template
• Removing a Stack Member Using Template
• Removing a Stack Using Template