how to add a switch to an existing fabric

Actually no(answer to port-channel question).

Thank you!

port-channel 1
    Administrative channel mode is active
    Operational channel mode is active
    Last membership update succeeded
    First operational port is fc1/1
    2 ports in total, 2 ports up
    Ports:   fc2/1    [up]
             fc1/1    [up] *

port-channel 2
    Administrative channel mode is active
    Operational channel mode is active
    Last membership update succeeded
    First operational port is fc3/1
    2 ports in total, 2 ports up
    Ports:   fc3/1    [up] *
             fc1/7    [up]

port-channel 3
    Administrative channel mode is active
    Operational channel mode is active
    Last membership update succeeded
    First operational port is fc2/7
    2 ports in total, 1 port up
    Ports:   fc2/7    [up] *
             fc3/7    [down]

port-channel 4
    Administrative channel mode is active
    Operational channel mode is active
    Last membership update succeeded
    First operational port is fc2/13
    2 ports in total, 2 ports up
    Ports:   fc2/13   [up] *
             fc1/13   [up]

port-channel 5
    Administrative channel mode is active
    Operational channel mode is active
    Last membership update succeeded
    2 ports in total, 0 ports up
    Ports:   fc1/19   [down]
             fc3/13   [down]

port-channel 6
    Administrative channel mode is active
    Operational channel mode is active
    Last membership update succeeded
    First operational port is fc3/19
    2 ports in total, 2 ports up
    Ports:   fc2/19   [up]
             fc3/19   [up] *

port-channel 7
    Administrative channel mode is active
    Operational channel mode is active
    Last membership update succeeded
    2 ports in total, 0 ports up
    Ports:   fc2/2    [down]
             fc1/2    [down]

port-channel 8
    Administrative channel mode is active
    Operational channel mode is active
    Last membership update succeeded
    First operational port is fc3/2
    2 ports in total, 2 ports up
    Ports:   fc3/2    [up] *
             fc1/8    [up]

port-channel 9
    Administrative channel mode is active
    Operational channel mode is active
    Last membership update succeeded
    First operational port is fc2/8
    2 ports in total, 2 ports up
    Ports:   fc2/8    [up] *
             fc3/8    [up]

port-channel 10
    Administrative channel mode is active
    Operational channel mode is active
    Last membership update succeeded
    First operational port is fc2/14
    2 ports in total, 2 ports up
    Ports:   fc1/14   [up]
             fc2/14   [up] *

port-channel 11
    Administrative channel mode is active
    Operational channel mode is active
    Last membership update succeeded
    First operational port is fc4/5
    1 port in total, 1 port up
    Ports:   fc4/5    [up] *

port-channel 12
    Administrative channel mode is active
    Operational channel mode is active
    Last membership update succeeded
    First operational port is fc4/9
    1 port in total, 1 port up
    Ports:   fc4/9    [up] *

ok, so let's assume that you will use port-channel 13 for this brand new switch.   Say on  switch 9509 port-channel will consists of ports  1/2, 2/2, 3/2 and 4/2 (ports on different blades for redundancy).  On switch 9148 we will use ports 1/1, 1/4, 1/7 and 1/10

On 9509  (A Fabric)

interface port-channel 13

channel mode active

switchport trunk mode on

switchport trunk allowed vsan 100

int fc1/2

channel-group 13 force

no shut

int fc2/2

channel-group 13 force

no shut

int fc3/2

channel-group 13 force

no shut

int fc4/2

channel-group 13 force

no shut

On 9148 (A Fabric)

interface port-channel 13   ( i am using the same port channel as on 9509, that's what i do in my environemt so i know exactly the matching port-channel on the other switch. It's up to you, it does not have to be the same port-channel number)

channel mode active

switchport trunk mode on

switchport trunk allowed vsan 100

int fc1/1

channel-group 13 force

no shut

int fc1/4

channel-group 13 force

no shut

int fc1/7

channel-group 13 force

no shut

int fc1/10

channel-group 13 force

no shut

So after you complete the initical config and configure this port-channel ..you can go ahead and connect the cables between the switches. The ports should become green in device manager, and port type should be TE.

You live in Chicago right ?

That is so AWESOME!!!! Thank you so much Dynamox!!! You ROCK!!

If I get the line card in tomorrow, I will schedule maintenance for this next Thurs. I will keep you posted.

Thanks again!

Admingirl

sure, i am on EST time ..let me know as soon as you schedule the change.

dynamox - this is really Wonderful man ... you have been one of the strong pillar of the ECN Support forums success year on year ... and this thread is a super example of the same. I am sure Mark and everyone else will agree to the same. Kudos to you and keep it up.
admingirl - thanks for relying on the ECN support forum and allowing the opportunity to help you here. Appreciate your sweet comments on "dynamox"... thanks again...

Cheers,
Sandip

you are trying to configure domain id for specific VSAN ?

Thank you Dynamox, yes, so far so good. I configured the switch for VSAN 100. Now I want to set the fcdomain. I have attached my current fabric switches fcdomains for reference.

fcdomain domain 83 static vsan 100

fcdomain fcid persistent vsan 100

fcdomain restart vsan 100

make sure to do this before you connect the new switch to the fabric.

One quick question,

I am trying to set the fcdomain id to 0x53(83) but getting a syntax error.

My two previous switches were 0x52(82), 0x51(81).

Not sure why I am getting this error. My apologies for being forgetful about this.

Admingirl

Thank you so much!!

i personally prefer to do major fabric changes like that off hours. I mean there is really not much for you to do, if you have done all your pre-work ahead of time then it should be non-eventful.

Keep the questions coming, i am glad to help where i can. My offer still stands if you need my assistance over Teamviewer (sorry don't have access to Webex).