The master switch automatically creates and updates all the switching and optional routing tables. A working stack can accept new members or delete old ones without service interruption. Wise stacking creates a 3. Mcdata Serial Port Settings. Gbps switch interconnection. Stacking does not require user ports.

McData switch OS is case-sensitive - that may be your problem. To reset the password, you'll need the serial cable. Connect the cable to the serial port on the switch. Open Hyperterminal (download the latest revision from if you haven't already) and connect at 57600 baud, 8, none, 1. Hit enter a couple of times and you'll get a prompt (I don't recall exactly what that is).

Use either 'level-2' or 'redips' as the password. You'll be presented with a menu - you should now be able to erase NVRAM to factory default. Default username and password is Administrator/Administrato r - again, it's case sensitive.