Hi, When I configured a set of 2 stacked 6224 switches, I did not explicitly configure any ports beyond g1-g24. My understanding is that the stacking ports are invisible at that level - just treat the switch like one big single unit, same as multiple blades in an Extreme Networks chassis for example. On mine, ports xg1 and xg2 (where the stacking modules) are show as generally unconfigured. If "show switch" shows a stack with members, then all is well with the stacking links. Cheers Tim
I am having a bit of trouble arriving at a definitive answer on this one.  I hope someone can shed some light on this. I am building a stack with two PowerConnect 6224 switches.  I am using the stacking modules and the cables that came with them.  So, I will be using 1/xg1,1/xg2, 2/xg1 and 2/xg2. I have two VLANs configured on the switch (one for management and one for SAN).  So far, everything is working well, but one thing I am having trouble confirming is whether or not I need to configure my VLANs on the stacking ports as well as uplink/trunk ports and endpoint ports.  The CLI will allow me to configure VLANs on the stacking ports, so the real question seems to be whether or not it is necessary to configure them there or if the switches merely treat the stack cable as an extension of the backplane. Specifically, do I or do I not want to do this the following... interface ethernet 1/xg1mtu 9216switchport mode trunkswitchport trunk allowed vlan add 101,170exit!interface ethernet 1/xg2mtu 9216switchport mode trunkswitchport trunk allowed vlan add 101,170exit!interface ethernet 2/xg1mtu 9216switchport mode trunkswitchport trunk allowed vlan add 101,170exit!interface ethernet 2/xg2mtu 9216switchport mode trunkswitchport trunk allowed vlan add 101,170exit The VLANs in question work as I would expect them to whether the "switchport" lines above are present or not, so I am naturally curious as to whether it is best practice to include them or not include them. Any advice would be appreciated.
VLANs and stacked 6224s