Modifying Priority - Dell PowerConnect B-FCXs User Manual

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Configuring stack priority
The additional items you can configure or view in the Stack unit priority window includes:
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Modifying priority

Assign the highest priority value to the stack unit if you want to function as the Active Controller.
When you enter a new priority value for a stack unit, that value takes effect immediately, but does
not affect the current Active Controller until the next reset.
It is possible to assign the same priority for an Active and Standby Controllers, or different priorities
(Active highest, Standby second-highest). When Active and Standby Controllers have the same
priority, if the Active fails and the Standby takes over, then the original Active becomes operational
again, it will not be able to resume its original role. In the same situation, when the priorities of the
Active and Standby Controllers are different, the old Active Controller will regain its role and will
reset the other units.
You can assign the same priority to the Active and Standby Controllers once after the stack is
formed. This prevents the intended Standby Controller from becoming the Active Controller during
stack construction.
Changing the priority of a stack member will trigger an election that takes effect immediately
unless the Active Controller's role changes. This changes will not take effect until after the next
stack reload.
Click Modify to modify the priority of units within a stack, in the row associated with the unit ID.
Click Apply to save your changes or click Reset to undo any changes.
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Stack Details
Stack Modules
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Configuring unit priority
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