
GS700TS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
Switching the Stacking Master
The Secondary Master replaces the Stacking Master if one of the following events occur:
•The Stacking Master fails or is removed from the stack.
•Links from the Stacking Master to the stacking members fails.
•A soft switchover is performed via the web interface.
Switching between the Stacking Master and the Secondary Master results in a limited service loss. Any dynamic tables are relearned if a failure occurs. The Running Configuration file is synchronized between the Stacking Master and the Secondary Master and continues running on the Secondary Master.
Stack Configuration and Management
The Stacking menu contains the following options:
•“Basic”
•“Advanced”
Basic
The Stacking Basic menu contains the following option:
•“Stack Configuration”
Stack Configuration
The Basic Stack Configuration screen allows network managers to define the stacking master election mode. A unique Unit Number
•The stacking numbering method is set to
1.Click System > Stacking > Basic > Stack Configuration. The Basic Stack Configuration screen displays:
Managing System Settings |