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Cascading hubs with cascade cables to make a stack is as simple as
connecting the Up port of one hub to the Down port of another hub as
illustrated below.
Cascade Ports
NOTE: To connect the cascade cable, the Up port on one hub connects to
the Down port of another hub.
Constructing a Management Hub Stack
A stack can be constructed with up to six hubs in total. One master hub
and up to five slave hubs can exist in one stack.
Position within the Stack
The master hub can be positioned anywhere in a stack and automatically
assigns the ID of each hub according to its position in the stack.
Master Hub Role
The master is used to manage and configure other hubs in the stack and
supplies the stack with additional ports (12/24) and an additional expan-
sion module slot. The master hub can also be used as a stand-alone
intelligent hub. Managing the hubs can be accomplished with the master
hub’s versatile management capabilities, such as:
• Mini Console Management
Refer to Chapter 3: Managing Through the Mini Console
Stackable
Up
NMU
Switch/
Transceiver
Down
Stackable
Up
NMU
Switch/
Transceiver
Down
Stackable
Up
NMU
Switch/
Transceiver
Down
