Users Guide

12 Contents
Configuring Static Network Information on the OOB
Port
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Configuring Static Network Information on the
Default VLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Configuring and Viewing Additional Network
Information
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Basic Network Information Configuration Examples
. . 244
Configuring Network Information Using the OOB
Port
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Configuring Network Information Using the Serial
Interface
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8 Stacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Stacking Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Dell EMC Networking Stacking Compatibility
. . . 253
How is the Stack Master Selected?
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Adding a Switch to the Stack
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Removing a Switch from the Stack
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How is the Firmware Updated on the Stack?
. . . . 257
What is Stacking Standby?
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What is Nonstop Forwarding?
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Switch Stack MAC Addressing and Stack Design
Considerations
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NSF Network Design Considerations
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Why is Stacking Needed?
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Default Stacking Values
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Managing and Monitoring the Stack (Web)
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Unit Configuration
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Stack Summary
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Stack Firmware Synchronization
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