D-Link DWS-3227 - xStack Switch - Stackable, Web/Installation Manual

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Managing Stacking
Configuring Stacking
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Configuring Stacking
The Stack 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 Mas-
ter is reset, the entire stack is reset. To open the
Stack Page :
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Click System > General tab.
The Stack Page opens .
Figure 34: Stack Page
The
Stack Page contains the following fields:
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Top Unit — Indicates the top most stacking member’s number. Possible values are Master and 1-8.
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Bottom Unit — Indicates the lower most stacking member’s number. Possible values are Master and 1-8.
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Stack Order — Displays the stacking unit order based on the Unit IDs.
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Neighbor 1 — Displays the selected stacking unit’s neighbor.
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Neighbor 2 — Displays the selected stacking unit’s neighbor.
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Switch Stack Control from Unit 2 to Unit 1 — Changes the stack control from the Backup Master to the
Stack Master. The possible field values are:
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Checked — Enables switching the stack control to the Stack Master.
–
Unchecked — Maintains the current stacking control.
Switching Between Stack Masters:
1. Open the
Stack Page
.
2. Check the Switch Stack Control from Unit 1 to Unit 2 check box.
3. Click . A confirmation message displays.