Dell PowerConnect M8024-k User Manual page 21

Stacking PowerConnect 10G Switches: M8024-k, 8024, 8024F
9. Select System > Stack Management > Unit Configuration.
Note: The next three steps are optional, but allow the user to select the Switch ID for each member. A
stack will be created even if these settings are skipped. Settings can also be changed after the stack
is created.
10. Select the Switch ID for this switch. Typically, ID 1 is given to the Master, ID 2 is given to the
Stand-by, and other members are given the remaining numbers; however, the IDs are user-
definable and do not impact the stacking feature beyond numbering each member for
identification.
11. Select the Unit Type of Management, Stand-by, or Member. For this example, Management
will be selected for all switches since they are all currently stand-alone. Once a stack is
created, this setting will allow each stack member to be individually selected for these roles.
Note: After a stack is created, any member of the stack can be made the Master using this screen. If a
unit member is made the Master, the Master automatically becomes a regular Member of the stack.
Note: After a stack is created, any member unit can be made a Standby. If a Standby is not chosen, it
will be chosen automatically upon Master failure based on the next highest MAC address.
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