Stack Configuration Overview; Introduction To Stack - H3C S5810 Series Operation Manual

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Stack Configuration
When configuring stack, go to these sections for information you are interested in:

Stack Configuration Overview

Stack Configuration Task List
Configuring the Master Device of a Stack
Configuring Stack Ports of a Slave Device
Logging In to the CLI of a Slave from the Master
Displaying and Maintaining Stack Configuration
Stack Configuration Example
Stack Configuration Overview
A stack is a set of network devices. Administrators can group multiple network devices into a stack and
manage them as a whole. Therefore, stack management can help reduce customer investments and
simplify network management.

Introduction to Stack

A stack is a management domain that comprises several network devices connected to one another
through stack ports. In a stack, there is a master device and several slave devices.
An administrator can manage all the devices in a stack through the master device.
network diagram for stack management.
Figure 1-1 Network diagram for stack management
Master device: In a stack, the master device acts as the configuration interface in stack
management. Management and monitoring of all the devices in the stack are performed through
the master device.
Slave devices: Managed devices in a stack.
Stack port: Ports between stack devices.
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