D-Link DES-3528 Product Manual - Page 34

xStack® DES-3528/DES-3552 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch Web UI Reference Guide Figure 2-20 Stacking Device Table window Stacking Mode Settings To begin the stacking process, users must first enable this device for stacking by using the Stacking Mode Settings window. To view this window, click System Configuration > Stacking > Stacking Mode Settings, as shown below: Figure 2-21 Stacking Mode Settings window The fields that can be configured or viewed are described below: Parameter Description Stacking Mode Click the radio buttons to enable or disable the stacking function. Force Master Role Use the radio buttons to enable or disable the function. It is used to ensure the master role is unchanged when adding a new device to the current stacking topology. If the Enabled radio button is selected, the master's priority will become zero after the stacking has stabilized. Current Box ID The Box ID of the Switch in the stack to be configured. New Box ID The new box ID of the selected switch in the stack that was selected in the Current Box ID field. The user may choose any number between 1 and 8 to identify the Switch in the switch stack. Auto will automatically assign a box number to the Switch in the switch stack. Priority (1-63) Displays the priority ID of the Switch. The lower the number, the higher the priority. The box (switch) with the lowest priority number in the stack is the Primary Master switch. The Primary Master switch will be used to configure applications of the switch stack. Click the Apply button to accept the changes made. 25