Enterasys Networks 9034313-07 manual Configuring Switches in a Stack

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Configuring Switches in a Stack

This chapter provides information about configuring SecureStack C3 switches in a stack.

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About SecureStack C3 Switch Operation in a Stack	2-1
Installing a New Stackable System of Up to Eight Units	2-2
Installing Previously-Configured Systems in a Stack	2-3
Adding a New Unit to an Existing Stack	2-3
Creating a Virtual Switch Configuration	2-3
Considerations About Using Clear Config in a Stack	2-5
Issues Related to Mixed Type Stacks	2-5
Stacking Configuration and Management Commands	2-6

About SecureStack C3 Switch Operation in a Stack

The SecureStack C3 products are stackable switches that can be adapted and scaled to help meet your network needs. These switches provide a management platform and uplink to a network backbone for a stacked group of up to eight SecureStack C3 switches.

Note: You can mix SecureStack C2 and C3 switches in a single stack, although only the lowest common denominator of functionality will be supported in a mixed stack. Refer to “Issues Related to Mixed Type Stacks” on page 2-5for information about configuring a mixed stack.

Once installed in a stack, the switches behave and perform as a single switch product. As such, you can start with a single unit and add more units as your network expands. You can also mix different products in the family in a single stack to provide a desired combination of port types and functions to match the requirements of individual applications. In all cases, a stack of units performs as one large product, and is managed as a single network entity.

When switches are installed and connected as described in the SecureStack C3 Installation Guides, the following occurs during initialization:

•The switch that will manage the stack is automatically established. This is known as the manager switch.

•All other switches are established as members in the stack.

•The hierarchy of the switches that will assume the function of backup manager is also determined in case the current manager malfunctions, is powered down, or is disconnected from the stack.

SecureStack C3 Configuration Guide 2-1