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Fiber and communications infrastructure knowledge brief Published 09 Feb 2025

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Replacing a core switch can be done via a full cutover or staged migration, with careful preconfiguration and planning to minimize downtime and avoid IP conflicts.

Preparation and Planning

Inventory and Documentation: Document all existing configurations, VLANs, SVIs, routing protocols, ACLs, and connected devices. Map each port and interface to ensure accurate migration. Preconfigure the New Switch: Load the new switch with the necessary configurations, including VLANs, IP addresses, routing protocols, and security settings.

Verify that loopback addresses and SVIs do not conflict with the existing core. Test Connectivity: If possible, test the new switch in a lab or isolated environment to ensure configurations are correct and compatible with your network.

Migration Strategies

Full Cutover

Best for scheduled downtime: Shut down the old core switch completely, remove it, and connect the new switch. This avoids IP conflicts and simplifies troubleshooting. Steps: Power up the new switch in the rack.

Connect upstream devices (firewalls, routers) and verify routing adjacencies. Move all access switch connections to the new core. Verify connectivity and test critical services.

Pros: Simpler, avoids IP conflicts, easier troubleshooting. Cons: Requires planned downtime; all users experience temporary outage.

Staged Migration

Best for minimizing downtime: Move connections VLAN by VLAN or port by port. Steps: Configure the new switch alongside the old one. Shut down one VLAN or SVI on the old switch.

Enable the same VLAN or SVI on the new switch. Move the corresponding connections. Repeat for all VLANs or ports.

Pros: Reduces user impact, allows troubleshooting in stages. Cons: More complex, risk of misconfiguration if IPs overlap. Additional ConsiderationsIP Conflicts: Avoid bringing the new switch online with the same IPs as the old switch simultaneously, as this can cause network instability.

Access Switches: Typically, access switches do not require a reboot when the core is replaced, but verify connectivity after migration. Maintenance Window: Schedule the replacement during off-peak hours or weekends to minimize business impact. Dry Run: If possible, simulate the migration to estimate downtime and identify potential issues.

Summary

The safest approach depends on your environment and tolerance for downtime. If downtime is acceptable, a full cutover is simpler and less error-prone. If minimizing downtime is critical, a staged migration allows gradual transition but requires careful planning to avoid IP conflicts and ensure all VLANs and routing configurations are correctly applied.

Preconfiguration, documentation, and testing are key to a successful core switch replacement.

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