Madge Networks CrossFire 8300, Manual To Operation

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CrossFire 8300/8301 Stacker Guide to Operation, DOC-7092 v. 1.0 2. Switch Stacker Operation
Stack Features
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Single image management for the entire stack (less devices to manage)
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Management applications represent the stack as a single device
— Simple GUI management
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Single SNMP image for the entire stack
— Easier to customize SNMP applications
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Distributed intelligence between the units of the stack
— Shared learning
— Shared management information
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Hot-swapping of stack units
— If a unit should fail, the other units continue operating as a stack.
— Switches form or reform into the stack.