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DGS-3600 Series Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Managed Switch CLI Manual
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config stacking_mode
Purpose
Used to configure the stacking mode.
Syntax
config stacking_mode [disable | enable] {<string>}
Description
This command will enable or disable the stacking mode for the switch.
When enabled, the 10G ports on the rear of the switch will be enabled for
stacking.
Parameters
enable | disable
– Use these parameters to enable or disable the
stacking mode for the switch. Once this command is executed, it will
cause the switch to reboot. This mode cannot be changed when the
switch is currently stacked with other switches.
string
– This string is used to set the confirmation question that will follow
the entry of this command. Entering a “/y” will command the switch to
prompt the user to answer a confirmation question regarding the reboot
of the switch. Entering “/n” will disable the question and the switch will
automatically restart once the command has been entered.
Restrictions
Only Administrator-level users can issue this command.
NOTE:
Only ports 26 and 27 of the DGS-3627 support stacking. Port
25 cannot be used for stacking, and is to be used only as a 10-
Gigabit uplink port.
Example usage:
To disable the stacking mode:
DGS-3627:5#config stacking_mode disable
Command: config stacking_mode disable
Change Box bootmode may cause devices work restart, still continue?
(y/n)y
show stacking_mode
Purpose
Used to view the current stacking mode.
Syntax
show stacking_mode
Description
This command will display whether the current stacking mode is
enabled or disabled.
Parameters None.
Restrictions
Only Administrator and Operator-level users can issue this command.
Example usage:
To view the current stacking mode:
DGS-3627:5#show stacking_mode
Command: show stacking_mode
Stacking mode : Enabled
DGS-3627:5#
