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Certain network management station (NMS) applications
assume a stack down configuration for the graphical user
interface (GUI) that represents the stack (see
Figure 5
on
page 12
). For this reason, Bay Networks recommends that
you always configure the top unit in the stack as the base
unit.
In any stack configuration, the following applies:
•
The entire stack powers up as a single logical unit
within 30 seconds after the base unit initialization.
•
You can attach an RS-232 communications cable to
the Console/Comm port of any switch in the stack.
•
You can downline upgrade the entire stack from any
switch in the stack.
•
You can access and manage the stack using a
TELNET connection or any generic SNMP
management tool through any switch port that is part
of the stack configuration.
•
When stacking three or more switches, the longer
(1-meter) cascade max-return cable (PN 303979-A) is
used to complete the link from the last unit in the
stack to the base unit.
