Basic Configuration; Console Connection - SMC Networks TigerStack II SMC8848M Management Manual

not the same as those on the Master Unit, the stack will operate in Special
Stacking Mode in which all backup units are disabled as described below:
• The master unit starts normal operation mode in standalone mode.
• The master unit can see all units in the stack and maintain stack
topology.
• None of the other units can function (all ports will be disabled).
• All user-initiated commands to configure the non-functioning units are
dropped. The master unit, however, will be able to communicate the
following information to the non-functioning units:
- Image downloads
- Stack topology information
- System configuration information already stored on the master.
In Special Stacking mode, the master unit displays warning messages
whenever you log into the system through the CLI that inform you that an
image download is required.
You can use the CLI, web or SNMP to download the runtime image from
a TFTP server to the master unit. The master unit stores the image as its
"Next boot image" and downloads the image to those backup units that
are running a different image version. For information on downloading
firmware, see "Managing Firmware" on page 5-44 or "File Management
Commands" on page 20-12.

Basic Configuration

Console Connection

The CLI program provides two different command levels — normal
access level (Normal Exec) and privileged access level (Privileged Exec).
The commands available at the Normal Exec level are a limited subset of
those available at the Privileged Exec level and allow you to only display
information and use basic utilities. To fully configure the switch
parameters, you must access the CLI at the Privileged Exec level.
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