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Application Diagram
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Stack Introduction
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1. Stack Elements
1） Stack Role
Each device in the stack system is called stack member. Each stack member processes
services packets and plays a role which is either master or member in the stack system.
The differences between master and member are described as below:
Master: Indicates the device is responsible for managing the entire stack system.
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Member: Indicates the device provides backup for the master. If the master fails, the
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stack will elect a new master from the remaining members to succeed the previous
master.
2） Stack Event
Stack event indicates the global events which might happen during stack operation
process, with two options:
Merge: It occurs when two independent stacks merge into one stack because of stack
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link establishment, as shown in the following figure:
Figure 5-3 Application Diagram
Figure 5-4 Stack Merge
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