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Chapter
17
Managing Switch Stacks
This chapter describes the concepts and recommended operating procedures to manage NETGEAR
stackable managed switches running Release 4.x.x.x or newer. NETGEAR stackable managed switches
include the following models:
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FSM7226RS
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FSM7250RS
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FSM7328S
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FSM7328PS
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FSM7352S
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FSM7352PS
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GSM7328S
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GSM7352S
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GSM7328FS
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GSM7228PS
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GSM7252PS
This chapter includes the following topics:
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“Initial installation and Power-up of a Stack” on page
17-9
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“Removing a Unit from the Stack” on page
17-10
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“Adding a Unit to an Operating Stack” on page
17-10
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“Replacing a Stack Member with a New Unit” on page
17-11
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“Renumber Stack Members” on page
17-11
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“Moving a Master to a Different Unit in the Stack” on page
17-13
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“Removing a Master Unit from an Operating Stack” on page
17-14
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“Merging Two Operational Stacks” on page
17-14
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“Preconfiguration” on page
17-14
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“Upgrading Firmware” on page
17-15
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“Migration of Configuration With a Firmware Upgrade” on page
17-15
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“Configure a Stacking Port as an Ethernet Port” on page
17-16
Note:
The FSM family and GSM family cannot be stacked together at this point.