Using The Commander To Manage The Stack - SMC Networks SMC6624M Management Manual

Configuring Advanced Features
Stack Management
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Using the Commander To Manage The Stack

The Commander normally operates as your stack manager and point of entry
into other switches in the stack. This typically includes:
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The Commander also imposes its passwords on all stack members and pro-
vides SNMP community membership to the stack. (See "SNMP Community
Operation in a Stack" on page 9-43.)
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Do one of the following:
• To disable stacking on the Candidate, use the Space bar to select
the Disabled option, then go to step 5.
Note: Using the menu interface to disable stacking on a Candidate
removes the Candidate from all stacking menus.
• To insert the Candidate into a specific Commander's stack:
i. Use the space bar to select Member.
ii. Press [Tab] once to display the
then enter the MAC address of the desired Commander.
• To change Auto Join
desired parameter, and:
– To change
Auto Join
– To change
Transmission Interval
of 1 to 300 seconds.
Note: All switches in the stack must be set to the same transmis-
sion interval to help ensure proper stacking operation. SMC
recommends that you leave this parameter set to the default 60
seconds.
Then go to step 5.
press [Enter] to return the cursor to the
Press [S] (for Save ) to save your configuration changes and return to the
Stacking menu.
Adding new stack members
Moving members between stacks
Removing members from a stack
Accessing stack members for individual configuration changes and traffic
monitoring
Commander MAC Address
or Transmission Interval , use [Tab] to select the
, use the Space bar.
, type in the new value in the range
Actions
parameter,
line.