Owner's Manual

GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
Managing System Settings 3-15
v1.0, June 2009
Advanced
The Stacking Advanced menu contains the following options:
• “Stack Configuration”
• “Stack Management”
Stack Configuration
The Advanced Stack Configuration screen allows network managers to define the stacking master
election mode. A unique Unit No. (1-6) identifies a stack member. The configuration is saved and
managed by the master unit. The stack configuration has the following default
• The stacking numbering method is set to auto-numbering.
To configure Advanced stacking:
1. Click System > Stacking > Advanced > Stack Configuration. The Advanced Stack
Configuration screen displays:
The Advanced Stack Configuration screen contains the following fields:
• Master Election – Select the mode by which the Stacking Master is elected. When the
stack is powered up and completes the boot-up process, the Master unit is elected within
0.5 seconds. Master election may be based on Master preemptive mode, Master push
button, or MAC address. The possible field values are:
– Automatically – Indicates Stacking Master is selected automatically by software.
– Force Master – Forces the selection of a Stacking Master. This causes the new Master
unit to take control of the current configuration of the Stack. The old Master is reset
and becomes the Secondary Master. Note that only Unit 1 or Unit 2 can be the
Stacking Master.
Figure 3-7