Operation Modes - NETGEAR GS724TPS - ProSafe - Gigabit Stackable PoE Smart Switch Software Administration Manual

GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
During the Stacking setup, one device is selected as the Stacking Master. All other devices are
named as stack members, and assigned a unique Unit ID. The Stack Master provides a Single point
of control and management as well as a single interface in which to control and manage the stack.
The device software is downloaded separately for each of the stack members. All units in the stack
must be running the same software version. The Stacking Master maintains switch stacking and
configuration. The Stacking Master detects and reconfigures the ports with minimal operational
impact in the event of:
• Unit Failure
• Inter-unit Stacking Link Failure
• Unit Insertion
• Removal of a Stacking Unit

Operation Modes

A stack unit can operate in one of the following modes:
• Standalone – Indicates the device is operating as a single unit and is not connected in a stack.
• Stacking Master – Manages the stacking configuration for all stack members.
• Secondary Master – Operates as a backup to the Stacking Master. If the Stacking Master is no
longer operating, the Secondary Master takes over the stack management.
• Stacking Member – Indicates a device within the stacking topology. The stacking member
receives its device configuration from the Stacking Master.
This section provides an introduction to the user interface and contains the following topics:
• "Understanding Stack Topology"
• "Stacking Ports"
• "Stacking Members and Unit No."
• "Removing and Replacing Stacking Members"
• "Inserting a Stacking Member"
• "Exchanging Stacking Members"
• "Switching the Stacking Master"
• "Stack Configuration and Management"
Managing System Settings
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