2. Select Unit 1 using the Stack ID button until Stacking LED 1 is selected. The LED stops flashing within 15 seconds when the selected unit is the Stack

Master.

NOTE:

If the stacking LED continues flashing, the Master unit has not joined the group.

3. Plug in the selected Member unit. The device begins to boot.

4. Select Unit 2 using the Stack ID button within 15 seconds.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all stacking members.

NOTE:

Stack the units according to their Unit ID. For example, the Master Unit is stacked first, with Unit 2 directly below the Master Unit.

Expanding the Stack

This section contains instructions for adding stacking members. To expand a stack:

NOTE:

The Stack Unit ID must be selected within 15 seconds.

1. Ensure that the stack is operating correctly.

2. Connect the lower Stacking connector to the additional stacking Member unit.

3. Plug in new stacking unit. The device begins to boot.

4. Select the unit number using the Stack ID button within 15 seconds.

5. For each new member, open the existing ring and connect the new member's Stacking cable.

For information on replacing stacking members and reassigning Unit IDs, see

Rebooting the Device

NOTE:

Before rebooting the device, save the device configuration. After the device is reset, all unsaved configuration changes are lost.

1. Enter the CLI mode. The following prompt displays:

Console > enable

2. Enter Reload. The following message displays:

>reload

This command will restart the whole system and disconnect your current session. Do you want to continue?

3. Enter Y. The device reboots.

"Stack ID

Button".

"Replacing Stack

Members".

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