Netgear FS728TS - ProSAFE 24 Port 10/100 Stackable Smart Switch with 4 Gigabit Ports インストールガイド

Managing System Settings

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The Basic Stack Configuration screen allows network managers to define the stacking master 
election mode and indicates the type of port used in the stack. A unique Unit ID (1-6) identifies a 
stack member. The configuration is saved and managed by the master unit. The stack management 
has the following defaults:

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The stacking mode is set to stackable.

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The stacking cable is copper.

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The stacking numbering method is set to auto-numbering.

To configure Basic stacking:

1. Click System > Stacking > Basic > Stack Configuration. The Basic Stack Configuration 

screen displays:

The Basic Stack Configuration screen contains the following fields:

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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 is based on MAC address selection. The possible field values 
are:

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Automatically – The Stacking Master is selected automatically by software. 

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Force Master – Force a selection of Stack ID 1 or ID 2 as the stack master. This causes 
the new master unit to take control of the current configuration of the Stack. The old 
Master is reset and becomes the Backup member.

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Stacking Ports After Reset – Select the type of port used in the stack. The possible field 
values are:

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Combo Ports – The combo port is used as the stacking port.