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6-1

Stack Management for the 3500, 3500yl, 6200yl

and 6600 Switches

Introduction to Stack Management on

the 3500, 3500yl, 6200yl and 6600

Switches

This feature is available on the 3500, 3500yl, 6200yl and 6600 switches,

but not on the 5400zl and 8200zl switches.

HP Stack Management (stacking) enables you to use a single IP address and

standard network cabling to manage a group of up to 16 total switches in the

same IP subnet (broadcast domain). Using stacking, you can:

■ Reduce the number of IP addresses needed in your network.

■ Simplify management of small workgroups or wiring closets while

scaling your network to handle increased bandwidth demand.

■ Eliminate any specialized cables for stacking connectivity and

remove the distance barriers that typically limit your topology options

when using other stacking technologies.

■ Add switches to your network without having to first perform IP

addressing tasks.

Notes ■ Stacking and meshing cannot both be enabled at the same time.

■ In the default configuration, stacking in the “candidate” state is enabled.

■ For additional rules and restrictions, see “Operating Rules for Stacking”

on page 6-5.

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