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Chapter 3: Configuration
3.18 Single IP
Single IP Management (SIM) is a simple and useful method to optimize network utilities and management, designed to manage a
group of switches as a single entity, called a SIM group. The SIM feature will enable users to:
group of switches as a single entity, called a SIM group. The SIM feature will enable users to:
- Simplify management of small workgroups or wiring closets while scaling networks to handle increased bandwidth demand.
- Reduce the number of IP addresses needed on the network.
- Virtual stacking structure—Eliminate any specialized cables for stacking and remove the distance barriers that typically limit
topology options when using other stacking technology.
Web Interface
To configure the Single IP in the Web interface:
1. Click Configuration, Single IP.
2. Set the parameters.
3. Scroll to Role for to set the mode on the Single IP with Disabled, Master, Slave.
4. Click the Save button to save the setting
5. Click Reset to undo any changes made locally and revert to previously saved values.
Figure 3-88 The Single IP Configuration screen.
Parameter Description
• Mode: Disable the SIP function, or set the device to a Master or Slave role.
• Group name: Set a group name when you create a Single IP management Group, up to 64 characters.
- Master: The role is root. User connects to the Master and can control the Slaves in the same SIP group.
- Slave: The role is slave. User connects to the switch what is a slave via Mastermanagement GUI.
• Buttons:
- Apply: Click to save changes.
- Reset: Click to undo any changes made locally and revert to previously saved values.
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