GS700TS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
3-15 Managing System Settings
v1.0, June 2009
Advanced
The Stacking Advanced menu contains the following options:
•“Stack Configuration”
•“Stack Management”
Stack Configuration
The Advanced Stack Configuration screen allows network managers to define the stacking master
election mode. A unique Unit No. (1-6) identifies a stack member. The configuration is saved and
managed by the master unit. The stack configuration has the following default:
• The stacking numbering method is set to auto-numbering.
To configure Advanced stacking:
1. Click System > Stacking > Advanced > Stack Configuration. The Advanced Stack
Configuration screen displays:
The Advanced Stack Configuration screen contains the following fields:
•Master Election – Select the mode by which the Stacking Master is elected. When the
stack is powered up and completes the boot-up process, the Master unit is elected within
0.5 seconds. Master election may be based on Master preemptive mode, Master push
button, or MAC address. The possible field values are:
– Automatically – Indicates Stacking Master is selected automatically by software.
Figure 3-7