Configuring Stacking; Figure 3-6. Stack Management Topology Page - Alcatel OS-LS-6224 User Manual

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Configuring the Switch

Configuring Stacking

The Stack Management Topology 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 Master is reset, the entire
stack is reset.
Command Attributes
• Top Unit — Indicates the first stack member's number. Possible values are Master
and 1-8.
• Bottom Unit — Indicates the second stack member's number. Possible values are
Master and 1-8.
• Stack Order — Displays the number of the unit within the stack.
• Neighbor 1 — Indicates the first stack member of the stack.
• Neighbor 2 — Indicates the second stack member of the stack.
• Switch Stack Control from Unit 1 to Unit 2 — Switches the stack control from
the Stack Master to the Secondary Stack Master. The possible field values are:
• Checked — Enables switching the stack control to the Secondary Stack Master.
• Unchecked — Maintains the current stacking control.
Web – Click System, System Management, Stack Management, Topology. Specify
the upper and lower stacking members, then click Apply.

Figure 3-6. Stack Management Topology Page

It is recommended to upgrade software on all units in a stack simultaneously. Use
the following steps:
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