Management Stacking - Interlogix IFS NS3601-24P User Manual

The stack port is for management and data packets to be transmitted between other IFS stackable
switches, the stack ports can't be configured with Layer 2 features via management interface.
STEP-4: Power up the stack switches.

Management Stacking

The stack operation of the IFS Managed Switch supports Plug and Play Stacking connection and auto stack configuration.
STEP-5: Once the stack start operation, the Stack master be automatically elected without any configuration required. The Stack
master is indicated by a green "Master" LED on the front panel. As the
STEP-6: When an IFS Switch is added to the stack, a Switch ID is automatically assigned to the new IFS Switch. The automatic SID
assignment can be modified by choosing a different Switch ID on the Stack Configuration page. This method allows Switch
IDs to be assigned so that it is easier for the user to remember the ID of each switch.
STEP-7: Connect the RS-232 serial cable to the console port on the front of the stack master, then loin the IFS Switch to start the
switch management. The default IP address of the IFS Switch is 192.168.0.100.
1. The stack switch with least priority ID or MAC Address number will become Master. Only Master
switch's management interface (console, telnet, web and SNMP) is accessible.
IFS NS3601-24P/4S GE-DSSG-244 and 244-POE User Manual
Figure 2-14 Stack Master with "Master" LED lit
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Figure 2-14.