Switch Groups

The controller allows you to create switch groups, similar to AP Groups. Switches connecting to the controller can be placed in one of these logical groups for better manageability. A Staging or Default Group is created by the controller automatically. All switches are placed in this group when they initially join the controller.

For managing switches, the vSZ-H platform uses the concept of Staging Group in contrast to the SZ144 and vSZ-E that use a Default Group. This means that while the vSZ-H platform places ICXs into the Staging Group where they remain offline until moved into a Switch Group, the SZ144 and vSZ-E platforms place ICXs into the Default Group where they become operational with their current firmware and configuration.

Staging Group, Switch Groups, and Subgroups in vSZ-H

Using registration rules, you can specify which group the switch should be placed into. Refer to Creating Switch Groups and Creating Switch Registration Rules for additional information.