Concept Guide

swarm-mode
swarm-mode <mode>
Description
This command allows you to provision a W-IAP in the standalone or cluster mode.
Syntax
Parameter Description Range
<mode>
Provisions the W-IAP in the standalone or cluster mode.
The swarm-mode standalone command converts the AP to
the standalone mode, whereas the swarm-mode cluster
command converts it to the cluster mode.
standalone or cluster
Usage Guidelines
When a IAP is converted to the standalone mode, it cannot join a cluster of W-IAPs even if the W-IAP is in the
same VLAN. If the W-IAP is in the cluster mode, it can form a cluster with other Virtual Controller W-IAPs in the
same VLAN.
Example
The following command allows you to convert a W-IAP to a standalone AP:
(Instant AP)# swarm-mode standalone
Command History
Version Description
Dell Networking W-Series Instant 6.2.1.0-
3.3
This command is introduced.
Command Information
W-IAP Platform Command Mode
All platforms
Privileged EXEC mode.
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