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Contents
How to Use This Guide 3
Contents 9
Figures 53
Tables 55
Section I Getting Started 63
1 Initial Switch Configuration 65
Connecting to the Switch 65
Configuration Options 65
Connecting to the Console Port 66
Logging Onto the Command Line Interface 67
Setting Passwords 67
Remote Connections 68
Stack Operations 69
Selecting the Stack Master 69
Selecting the Backup Unit 70
Recovering from Stack Failure or Topology Change 70
Renumbering the Stack 71
Ensuring Consistent Code is Used Across the Stack 71
Configuring the Switch for Remote Management 72
Using the Network Interface 72
Setting an IP Address 72
Enabling SNMP Management Access 78
Managing System Files 80
Upgrading the Operation Code 81
Saving or Restoring Configuration Settings 81
Automatic Installation of Operation Code and Configuration Settings 83