Cisco SGE2000 - Cisco - Gigabit Switch - Managing Stacking; Understanding Switch Operating Modes

Managing Device Information
Managing Stacking
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• Hardware Version — Displays the hardware version number.
• Software Version — Displays the software version number. If the system is in
stack mode, the version of the master unit is displayed.
• Boot Version — Indicates the system boot version currently running on the
device. If the system is in stack mode, the version of the master unit is
displayed.
• Switch Operation Mode After Reset — Indicates the mode the device operates
in after the system is reset. The possible field values are:
- Standalone — Indicates the device operates as a stand-alone device
after the system is reset.
- Stack — Indicates the device operates as a Stacked unit after the
system is reset.
Managing Stacking
This section contains information for understanding and configuring stacking.
• Configuring a Stack
• Stack Membership
• Defining Stacking Unit ID
• Adding, Replacing and Removing Stacking Members — Examples
• Managing Stacks
Understanding Switch Operating Modes
The device has the following operating modes:
• Stack
• Stand-alone.
Both the Stack and Stand-alone mode can be selected by the user during
software boot or using the device GUI System Information page. The selected
operating mode is enabled after the unit is reset. The factory default is Stack
mode.