6602 : adding 2 new SW on an existing stack

[CYRKAM]

I must add two switches (6602-48) on an existing stack containing 5 switches. I set the two new switches to take respectively the numbers 6 and 7.

I first planned to wire the 2 new SW with stacking cable and then turn on first the 6th and then 7th. Is this the right way? Because I do not want to stop the service of the existing stack.

Thanks to your a comment about this.

Cyril

[one6f]

yep, first stacking cable and then power and not reverse, else 6th will be master with empty config.

[CYRKAM]

thank you,

i have another question .... I suppose that the switches must have the same OS version ? So what is the best way to upgrade the 2 new switches with the same version of the existing stack version ?

Thank for your help

[one6f]

In stack all modules are synchronized aromatically to the master and get the same SW. In this way you can upgrade new switches, at least within a same SW release;)
Uboot and miniboot you need to upgrade manually.

[CYRKAM]

Thank you !