Managing Stacking
Configuring Stacking Management
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Configuring Stacking Management
The
Stacking Page
allows network managers to either reset the entire stack or a specific device. Device
configuration changes that are not saved before the device is reset are not saved. If the Stacking Master is reset,
the entire stack is reset. In addition, Unit IDs can be changed on the
Stacking Page
.
To configure stack control:
1.
Click
Mgmt. Protocols > Stacking
. The
Stacking Page
opens:
Figure 144:Stacking Page
The
Stacking Page
contains the following stack configuration fields:
•
Force Master
— The unit is forced to be master of the stack. Note that only Unit 1 or Unit 2 can be the stack
master.
•
Unit No.
— Indicates the Unit ID assigned to the unit in the current stacking configuration.
•
Unit No. After Reset
— Indicates the Unit ID to be reassigned to the unit in the stacking configuration after
reset.
2.
Select the master election method, type of ports to be used in stacking,
3.
Map/assign the unit numbers.
4.
Click
Apply
. A confirmation message displays. The stacking settings are saved and the device configuration
is updated.
5.
Click
Refresh
. The stacking configuration is applied.
6.
Click
Save Config
on the menu to save the changes permanently.
Note
If a different Unit ID is selected, the device must be reset for the configuration changes are active.
