Stack Operations; Selecting The Stack Master - SMC Networks TigerStack II SMC8848M Management Manual

After configuring the switch's IP parameters, you can access the onboard
configuration program from anywhere within the attached network. The
onboard configuration program can be accessed using Telnet from any
computer attached to the network. The switch can also be managed by any
computer using a web browser (Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or
Netscape Navigator 6.2 or above), or from a network computer using
SNMP network management software.
Note: The onboard program only provides access to basic configuration
functions. To access the full range of SNMP management
functions, you must use SNMP-based network management
software.

Stack Operations

Up to eight 24-port or 48-port Gigabit switches can be stacked together as
described in the Installation Guide. One unit in the stack acts as the Master
for configuration tasks and firmware upgrade. All of the other units
function in Slave mode, but can automatically take over management of
the stack if the Master unit fails.
To configure any unit in the stack, first verify the unit number from the
front panel of the switch, and then select the appropriate unit number
from the web or console management interface.

Selecting the Stack Master

Note the following points about unit numbering:
• When the stack is initially powered on, the Master unit is selected based
on the following rules:
- If the Master/Slave push button is depressed on only one unit in the
stack, that unit will serve as the stack Master.
unit does not have to include an active port member in the
VLAN interface used for management access.
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