Adding a Stack

RUCKUS ICX switch families that support RUCKUS One management are capable of supporting a maximum of 12 units in a single stack. All the various SKUs from the same switch family are compatible for stacking, with the exception of the ICX 7150-C08P/PT model. The 1G interface of the ICX 7150 Module 3 is not suitable for use as a stacking port. ICX 7150 models with an "ES" suffix identifier are not eligible for stacking.

If the switches are of the same model, located in the venue and in the Operational state, you can add a standalone switch as a stack member and transform two or more standalone switches into a stack. This is accomplished by selecting the checkbox for an Operational standalone switch, clicking the Stack Switches option, and completing the Add Switch Stack settings.
Note: 10G licenses are required for stacking.
Complete the following steps to add a stack.
  1. On the RUCKUS One web interface, navigate to Wired > Switches > Switch List.
    The Switch List page is displayed.
  2. Click Add in the upper-right corner of the Switch List page.
    The Add Switch Stack page is displayed.
    Creating a Stack
  3. Complete the following fields to add a stack:
    • Venue: Select the venue to which you want to deploy this switch.
    • Stack Name: (Optional) Enter the name of the stack.
    • Description: (Optional) Add a brief description of the switch.
    • DHCP Client: (Optional) Select a VLAN from the Select VLAN drop-down.
      Note: The DHCP client interface VLAN is only applied to switches having factory default settings. To prevent disconnections, switches with existing configurations are not affected by this setting.
    • Stack with 40G ports on module 3: Enable this to connect multiple switches together using the 40G ports located on the third module of the switches.
    • Stack Member: In this section, type the serial numbers of the switches that you want to add to the stack.
    • Serial Number: Enter the valid 11-digit serial serial number for each of the switches that you want to add to the stack. If the serial number entered is incomplete or nonexistent, the Serial Number field will display a Serial number is invalid message.
  4. (Optional) Click Add another member to add more switches to the stack.
  5. Click Add to add a stack.
The switch stack that you added is displayed on the Switch List page. In the Switch column, the stack name appears, preceded by a + icon. You can click the + icon to display all switches comprising in the stack. You can click directly on the stack name to view details, including the function of each switch in the stack (Active, Standby, or Member).
Note: To transform two or more pre-existing standalone switches into a stack, the switches must be of the same model family, located in the same venue, and in the Operational state. Select the checkbox for each switch intended for the stack, click the Stack Switches option, and complete the Add Switch Stack settings.