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User’s Manual of SGSW-24040 / 24240 Series
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Ring Stack:
A ring of switches, thereby providing redundant forwarding paths.
Figure 4-17-2
Ring Stack topology
Back-to-Back Stack
: Two switches interconnected on both stacking ports.
Figure 4-17-3
Back to back Stack topology
4.17.1 Stack
This section provides information for understand stacking architecture, include the below items:
Switch IDs
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Assigning and Swapping Switch IDs
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Removing a Switch From the Stack
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Replacing a Switch
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General Switch ID Assignment Rules
Master Election
Stack Redundancy
Shortest Path Forwarding
4.17.1.1 Switch IDs
The Switch ID (1-16) assigned to a SGSW Switch.
Assigning and Swapping Switch IDs
When a switch is added to the stack, a Switch ID is automatically assigned to the switch. The automatic SID assignment can