Dell PowerEdge M420 Configuration Manual page 10

8 Managing a Switch Stack
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Contents
Configuring Static Network Information on
the OOB Port
Configuring Static Network Information on
the Default VLAN
Configuring and Viewing Additional
Network Information
Basic Network Information Configuration
Example
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Stacking Overview
Creating a PowerConnect M6220 Stack
Creating a PowerConnect M6348 Stack
PowerConnect 7000 Series and M6348
Stacking Compatibility
How is the Management Unit Selected?
Adding a Switch to the Stack
Removing a Switch from the Stack
How is the Firmware Updated on the Stack?
What is Stacking Standby?
What is Nonstop Forwarding?
Switch Stack MAC Addressing and Stack
Design Considerations
NSF Network Design Considerations
Why is Stacking Needed?
Default Stacking Values
Managing and Monitoring the Stack (Web)
Unit Configuration
Stack Summary
Stack Firmware Synchronization
Supported Switches
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