Dell PowerEdge M605 - Manual (Page 16)

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Step 5:
If the information is correct, please select (Y) to save the
configuration, and copy to the start-up configuration file. If the
information is incorrect, select (N) to discard configuration and
restart the wizard: [Y/N]
y
Thank you for using the Dell Easy Setup Wizard. You will now enter
CLI mode.
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console>
Managing a Stack
Master and Member Switches
A stack of switches can be managed as a single entity when connected together. The stack can be
managed from a web-based interface, an SNMP management station, or a CLI. When a stack is
created, one switch automatically becomes the master switch. You can manually allocate an IP
address to the master switch using the console, or let DHCP do so automatically. Afterwards,
you can manage the entire stack through the IP address of the Master Switch. The Master Switch
detects and reconfigures the ports with minimal operational impact in the event of:
• Switch failure
• Inter-switch stacking link failure
• Switch insertion
• Switch removal
If the Master Switch goes off line, any of the Member Switches in the stack can replace it.
The system will elect a new Master Switch and reconfigure the System Configuration for the stack.
Stack Startup
Topology Discovery
When a stack is formed, a topology discovery process builds up a database that contains
information about all of the switches in the stack, including the Firmware Version, Hardware
Version, Management Preference, Switch MAC Address, and Switch Serial Number. You can use
the command line interface (CLI) or the Web interface to view this information.
NOTE:
See the CLI Reference Manual and the User’s Guide for assistance with the CLI and Web
interface, respectively.
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