Managing Stacking
Configuring Stacking
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Configuring Stacking
The Stack Page allows network managers to either reset the entire stack or a specific device. Device
configuration changes that are not saved before the device is reset are not saved. If the Stacking Mas-
ter is reset, the entire stack is reset. To open the Stack Page:
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Click System > General tab. The Stack Page opens.
Figure 34: Stack Page
The Stack Page contains the following fields:
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Top Unit— Indicates the top most stacking member’s number. Possible values are Master and 1-8.
• Bottom Unit — Indicates the lower most stacking member’s number. Possible values are Master and 1-8.
• Stack Order — Displays the stacking unit order based on the Unit IDs.
• Neighbor 1 — Displays the selected stacking unit’s neighbor.
• Neighbor 2 — Displays the selected stacking unit’s neighbor.
• Switch Stack Control from Unit 2 to Unit 1 — Changes the stack control from the Backup Master to the
Stack Master. The possible field values are:
– Checked — Enables switching the stack control to the Stack Master.
– Unchecked — Maintains the current stacking control.
Switching Between Stack Masters:
1. Open the Stack Page.
2. Check the Switch Stack Control from Unit 1 to Unit 2 check box.
3. Click . A confirmation message displays.
