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GS700TPS Smart Switch Each unit may work in one of two modes: Stand-alone, or Stack-mode. The operational mode is determined at Boot time of the software, and can only be changed by a unit reset. The stacking 7 Segment LED is not illuminated (off) if the unit is operating in stand-alone mode. At factory default, units boot in Stack mode. This is the default setting. If required, change this setting from the System > Management > System Information screen. Setting the unit mode can be done either by a specific command (Using WEB GUI). There are two stacking topologies supported by the device, the Ring topology or Chain topology. Figure 2-4 The device is "Plug and Play" in terms of stacking configuration. Before powering up the device, connect the devices into the required stacking topology. Power up the devices. The stacking Master and slave designations are configured through automatic discovery. Manually changing the stacking configuration is through switch's web page once the device has been booted and is operational. For more information on stacking see the Software Administrator User Guide. A link to the User Guide is on your Resource CD. 2-6 Installation v1.0, April 2009

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GS700TPS Smart Switch
2-6
Installation
v1.0, April 2009
Each unit may work in one of two modes: Stand-alone, or Stack-mode. The operational mode is
determined at Boot time of the software, and can only be changed by a unit reset. The stacking 7
Segment LED is not illuminated (off) if the unit is operating in stand-alone mode.
At factory default, units boot in Stack mode. This is the default setting. If required, change this
setting from the
System > Management > System Information
screen.
Setting the unit mode can be done either by a specific command (Using WEB GUI).
There are two stacking topologies supported by the device, the Ring topology or Chain
topology.
Figure 2-4
The device is “Plug and Play” in terms of stacking configuration. Before powering up the
device, connect the devices into the required stacking topology. Power up the devices. The
stacking Master and slave designations are configured through automatic discovery.
Manually changing the stacking configuration is through switch’s web page once the
device has been booted and is operational.
For more information on stacking see the
Software Administrator User Guide
. A link to
the
User Guide
is on your
Resource CD.