Dell Networking OS6 N Series Switch Stack - Resolve "Cfg mismatch" Switch Status
Summary: OS6 Stack - How to Resolve "Cfg mismatch" Switch Status on an OS6 Stack.
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Symptoms
Summary
When a switch is added to a stack, or is being replaced with a different model in a stack, this can result in "Cfg mismatch" under Switch Status in #show switch.
Products Affected
- N1500
- N2000/N2100
- N3000/N3100/N3000E-ON
- N4000 series
Cause
This occurs when the actual switch model and the designated switch model do not match.
Resolution
Solution
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Confirm that all units are on the same firmware version.
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Save a copy of the running configuration for the stack to your local personal computer.
These steps WILL ERASE the configuration for the unit number being removed and readded. If the con fig is not backed up, the ports on that switch it must be manually reconfigured. -
Power off the unit in question
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Run the following commands:
Commands Description show supported switchtypeThis shows all models that could be in the stack- identify the number corresponding to the correct model confConfiguration mode stackStack configuration mode no memberRemoves all configuration of that unit number from the stack memberAdd the unit back to the stack with the correct model number from the first command endExit con fig mode show switchVerify resolution- "Cfg mismatch" should be replaced with "Ok" writeSave changes -
Reapply the configuration for that unit
This can be done from the command line with copy paste or from switch UI where you upload the backup configuration file from step 2.
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Power on the switch member
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Verify resolution and save changes
Affected Products
PowerSwitch N1500 Series, PowerSwitch N2000 Series, PowerSwitch N2100 Series, PowerSwitch N3000 Series, Dell EMC PowerSwitch N3100 Series, PowerSwitch N4000 SeriesArticle Properties
Article Number: 000142899
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 13 Nov 2025
Version: 6
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