MRV Communications MR2228-S2C User Manual

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Stacking Ports 
The unit provides two stacking ports that provide a 1 Gbps stack backplane 
connection. Up to eight switches can be connected together using Category 5 
Ethernet cables (purchased separately). The Master button enables one switch in 
the stack to be selected as the master. This is the unit through which you manage 
the entire stack. 
The stacking ports can also be used as normal Ethernet ports in standalone mode 
by pressing the Uplink button. 
 
Figure 1-2. Stacking Ports 
Port and System Status LEDs 
The MR2228-S2C base unit includes a display panel for key system and port 
indications that simplify installation and network troubleshooting. The LEDs, which 
are located on the front panel for easy viewing, are shown below and described in 
the following tables.