Core Switch Stacking Card Failure
Based on the hardware installation guide for Catalyst 9200 and 9300 switches, you must ensure the stack complies with the stack cable set up and ensure stack cables are properly set. Switch number - switch number assigned to a stack member, every stack member has a unique number assignedshow version show switchshow logging onboard switch <switch number> uptime detailIn the show version command output, you can identify the different reset reasons for each of the st. Once you validated the Confirm Stack Cable Setup and Install Stack Cables sections, check the s. This kind of issue can prevent switch boot up, therefore showcommands are not an option. Stack cable authentication failed is shown when the switch gets reloaded due to this issue.
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