Dell 3324, 3348 Configuring Stacking

Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 75

The PowerConnect 3324/3348 Interface Components Table lists the interface components

with their corresponding numbers:

Configuring Stacking

Stacked PowerConnect 3324/3348 units act as a single system. Each stack has one Master

unit, and up to five Member units. The Master unit:

• Manages all member device setup.

• Configures member ports.

• Manages events that occur in the member context.

All stacked unit Event Logs are managed and reported by the selected Master unit. Member

units are accessed via the Master unit, although each unit can be accessed through its

ASCII terminal (RS-232 port).

Perform the following stacking requirements before you build a stack:

• Ensure each unit has a stack-link module inserted.

• Ensure all cables are properly connected.

• All units are powered up. After a few seconds, the Unit ID LEDs flashes.

• Each Member unit has a unit ID. For more information about selecting Unit IDs, see

"Stack ID Button".

This section contains instructions for configuring a stack. To configure a stack:

NOTE: The Stack Unit ID must be selected within 15 seconds.

1Plug in the selected Master unit. The device begins to boot.

2Select Unit 1 using the Stack ID button until Stacking LED 1 is selected. The LED

stops flashing within 15 seconds when the selected unit is the Stack Master.

NOTE: If the stacking LED continues flashing, the Master unit has not joined the group.

3Plug in the selected Member unit. The device begins to boot.