Creating a Switch Stack

You can create a stack by selecting individual switches that are connected to the controller.
As a prerequisite, before you connect the switch cables ensure to configure switch stacking from the controller.
Complete the following steps to create a stack of switches.
  1. On the menu, click Network > Wired > Switches to display the Switches window.
  2. Select a Domain > Switch Group or Switch Group and select the Switch that are to be stacked. Click More > Stack Selected Switches to display the Create Stack page.

    Creating a Stack

    Stack Selected Switches Page
  3. Enable Active Role and click OK to create the stack.
    Note: The stack creation process takes 15 minutes.
  4. To view a switch in the created stack, from the system tree, click Domain > Switch Group or Switch Group and select the stacked Switch.

In this section:

  1. Ability to Convert Standalone Switch to Stack
    This feature allows the Standalone switch to convert into a stack by adding member switches.
  2. Viewing Stack Port Details
    Details on port use are available for individual switches, stacks, and switch groups.
Parent topic: Configuring the Switches