Safety Instructions And Warnings - NETGEAR M4300 Intelligent Edge Series Hardware Installation Manual

M4300 Intelligent Edge Series Fully Managed Stackable Switches
Switch software is downloaded separately for each stack member. However, all stack
members must be running the same software version.
A stack unit can operate in one of the following modes:
• A standalone switch runs as a general switch. The standalone unit does not run the
stacking application until it is connected to a stack.
• A master manages the entire stack and is responsible for the entire stack
configuration. All protocols run in the context of the master, which updates and
synchronizes the backup master.
• A backup master runs as a slave until it must take over from the master. In addition,
the backup master continuously monitors the existence and operation of the master.
If the master fails, the backup master assumes the role of master through a switchover.
• A slave runs only a slave version of the distributed switching software, which allows
the applications running on the master to control and manage the resources of the
slave.
A stack can contain a mix of up to eight switches. All models support stacking. The
master supports Nonstop Forwarding Failover (NSF).
For information about how to configure stacking through the software, see the software
administration guide and user manual, which you can download by visiting
netgear.com/support/download/.

Safety instructions and warnings

Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help
protect your system from potential damage.
To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and damage to the equipment,
observe the following precautions:
• This product is designed for indoor use only in a temperature-controlled and
humidity-controlled environment. For more information, see the environmental
specifications in the appendix or the data sheet.
Any device that is located outdoors and connected to this product must be properly
grounded and surge protected.
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in damage to your NETGEAR product,
which might not be covered by NETGEAR's warranty, to the extent permissible by
applicable law.
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