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NETGEAR 7000 Series Managed Switch Administration Guide Version 7.2
Stack Master Election and Re-Election
The stack master is elected or
1.The switch that is currently the stack master
2.The switch with the highest stack member priority value
Note: Netgear recommends assigning the highest priority value to the switch that you prefer to be the stack master. This ensures that the switch is
3. The switch with the higher MAC address
A stack master retains its role unless one of these events occurs:
•The stack master is removed from the switch stack
•The stack master is reset or powered off
•The stack master has failed
•The switch stack membership is increased by adding
In the case of a master
If a new stack master is elected and the previous stack master becomes available, the previous stack master does not resume its role as stack master.
Stack Member Numbers
A stack member number (1 to 8) identifies each member in the switch stack. The member number also determines the
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Managing Switch Stacks |