Netgear FS752TS – ProSAFE 48 Port 10/100 Stackable Smart Switch with 4 Gigabit Ports Installation Guide

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Managing System Settings

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SNMP Management Station

The system supports up to six stacking members per stack to a maximum of 192 ports, or devices 
can operate as standalone systems.

During the Stacking setup, one device is selected as the Stacking Master. All other devices are 
named as stack members, and assigned a unique Unit ID. The Stack Master provides a Single point 
of control and management as well as a single interface in which to control and manage the stack. 
The device software is downloaded separately for each of the stack members. All units in the stack 
must be running the same software version. The Stacking Master maintains switch stacking and 
configuration. The Stacking Master detects and reconfigures the ports with minimal operational 
impact in the event of:

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Unit Failure

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Inter-unit Stacking Link Failure

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Unit Insertion

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Removal of a Stacking Unit

A stack can operate in one of the following modes:

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Standalone Mode – Indicates the device is operating as a single unit and is not connected in a 
stack.

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Stacking Master – Manages the stacking configuration for all stack members. 

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Secondary Master – Operates as a backup to the Stacking Master. If the Stacking Master is no 
longer operating, the Secondary Master takes over the stack management.

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Stacking Member – Indicates a device within the stacking topology. The stacking member 
receives its device configuration from the Stacking Master.

This section provides an introduction to the user interface and contains the following topics: 

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Note: When creating stacks, ensure the same connection cable types are used 

throughout the stack. For example, use either all fiber cables or all copper 
cables.