This chapter describes the concepts and recommended operating procedures to manage Netgear
stackable managed switches running Release 4.x.x.x or newer. Netgear stackable managed
switches include the following models:
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FSM7328S
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FSM7352S
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FSM7352PS
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GSM7328S
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GSM7352S
Note: The FSM family and GSM family cannot be stacked together at this point.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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Initial installation and power-up of a stack
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Removing a unit from the stack
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Adding a unit to an operating stack
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Replacing a stack member with an new unit
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Renumbering stack members
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Moving the master to a different unit in the stack
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Removing a master unit from an operating stack
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Merging two operational stacks
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Pre configuration
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Upgrading firmware
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Migration of configuration with a firmware upgrade
Managing Switch Stacks
v1.0, May 2008
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