Overview

Advanced Matrix Programmer provides a path forward for all legacy installations configured using JADConfig in a stacked topology using two or more switches.

This article covers the steps required to migrate from Stacking to Trunking, combining or replacing any existing legacy multi-switch models at the job-site with any current multi-switch model of the same manufacturer.

For all examples, we will be running a 3-switch system with two Luxul 4424P's and a single SW-610-24P.

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Supported Switches

Luxul

Model	Ports On	POE Devices per Switch	SFP+ Ports
AMS-4424P	Rear	24	2
XMS-7048P	Front	48	2
SW-610-24P-R	Rear	24	4
SW-610-48P-F	Front	48	4

 

Cisco

 

Not available at this time.

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Supported Just Add Power Hardware

Generation	Supported
2G	No
2GΩ/3G	Yes
3G	Yes
MaxColor	Yes

DISCLAIMER: 2G Installations with 2GΩ/3G & 3G Hardware are not supported!!!

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Instructions

*Requires Local or Data Network Up-link accessibility at each switch location*

*When disabling Stacking, all switches will use the SAME IP Address*

Run JADConfig "Read Switch Config" for a report file before getting started.

See JADConfig Report File for SWITCH ID to MAC Address association.

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Generate Discovery Configuration Files

1. Run AMP VLAN
2. Configure
3. Name "Project" after job-site
4. Choose Switch Manufacturer
   • Use the "+' symbol to assign multiple switches'
   • Assign Switch Models
     • See JADConfig Report file to confirm switch order.
   • Assign Network IP Addresses
     • All secondary switches are assigned IP addresses in sequential order starting from the primary switch.
     • Example:
       Switch #1: 192.168.0.100, 255.255.255.0, 192.168.0.1
       Switch #2: 192.168.0.101, 255.255.255.0, 192.168.0.1
       Switch #3: 192.168.0.102, 255.255.255.0, 192.168.0.1

5. Generate Configuration Files
6. Save .txt files to Desktop for ease of access
7. Do not click "Discovery Config Uploaded"

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Setup Existing AMS-4424/XMS-7048 Switches

1. Remove SFP+ cables from all switches in the stack.

2. Login to Stack Switch via web browser using the Switch Stack IP Address.
3. Navigate to: Configuration > Stack
   • Uncheck "Stacking Enabled."
   • Set Switch ID to "1"
   • Set Priority to "1"
   • Check to Delete any extra switches listed.
   • Click Save

4. Navigate to: Administration > Configuration > Upload
   • Choose file: "dc_1_[Switch Model]_[SwitchIP].txt"
   • Select bubble for "startup-config"
     • If "startup-config" is not listed, use "Create New File" and name it "startup-config"
   • Select Upload Configuration

5. Reboot Switch
6. Disconnect Local/Data Network from Stack 1 & Reconnect to Stack 2, Port 1.

7. Login to Stack Switch via web browser using Switch Stack IP Address
8. Navigate to: Configuration > Stack
   • Uncheck "Stacking Enabled."
   • Set Switch ID to "1"
   • Set Priority to "1"
   • Check to Delete any extra switches listed.
   • Click Save

9. Navigate to: Administration > Configuration > Upload
   • Choose file: "dc_2_[Switch Model]_[SwitchIP].txt"
   • Select bubble for "startup-config"
     • If "startup-config" is not listed, use "Create New File" and name it "startup-config"
   • Select Upload Configuration

10. Navigate to: Administration > Reboot
11. Reboot the Switch.
12. Repeat steps above for additional switches.

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Adding a SW-610-24P/48P

1. Connect Local or Data Network Up-link to the last port of the switch.

2. Open the Webui of the switch.
3. Choose File: "dc_[#]_[SW-610-24P/48P]_[SwitchIP].txt"
4. Select bubble for "startup-config
   • If "startup-config" is not listed, use "Create New File" and name it "startup-config"
5. Select Upload Configuration
6. Reboot the Switch

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Continue with AMP

1. Reconnect SFP+'s
   • Connect one SFP+ Cable between each switch.
   • Switch 1 Connects to Switch 2.
   • Switch 2 Connects to Switch 3.
   • Repeat until last switch is connected.
   • Optional: Connect the first switch to the last switch for redundancy.
2. Move Local or Data Up-link to the last port of switch 1. (See diagram below)

3. Return to AMP
4. Click "Uploaded Discovery Config"

5. Read the JADConfig Report file to confirm the number of Transmitters and Receivers per switch.
6. Physical Layout of Transmitters and Receivers are reversed in AMP.

**DISCLAIMER!! It is recommended to label all network runs before re-patching, otherwise re-configuring the control system might be difficult if runs are patch out of sequential order.**