Switching The Stacking Master; Stack Configuration And Management - NETGEAR GS724TS - ProSafe 24 Port Gigabit Stackable Smart Switch Software Administration Manual

GS700TS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual

Switching the Stacking Master

The Secondary Master replaces the Stacking Master if one of the following events occur:
• The Stacking Master fails or is removed from the stack.
• Links from the Stacking Master to the stacking members fails.
• A soft switchover is performed via the web interface.
Switching between the Stacking Master and the Secondary Master results in a limited service loss.
Any dynamic tables are relearned if a failure occurs. The Running Configuration file is
synchronized between the Stacking Master and the Secondary Master and continues running on
the Secondary Master.

Stack Configuration and Management

The Stacking menu contains the following options:
• "Basic"
• "Advanced"
Basic
The Stacking Basic menu contains the following option:
• "Stack Configuration"
Stack Configuration
The Basic Stack Configuration screen allows network managers to define the stacking master
election mode. A unique Unit Number (1-6) identifies a stack member. The configuration is saved
and managed by the Master unit. The stack configuration has the following default:
• The stacking numbering method is set to auto-numbering.
To configure Basic stacking:
1.
Click System > Stacking > Basic > Stack Configuration. The Basic Stack Configuration
screen displays:
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Managing System Settings