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PowerConnect B-Series FCX Configuration Guide 181
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PowerConnect B-Series FCX hitless stacking
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Figure 22 illustrates a hitless stacking switchover after the network administrator increases the
priority value of one of the stack members.
FIGURE 22 Scenario 2 – Hitless stacking switchover after a priority change
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1
1
1
Priority 200 assigned
to Unit 3
A switchover occurs.
Stages 1 and 2
are complete.
The Standby controller
is re-assigned
The priority change triggers
re-election of the Active controller
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FCX stack formation
Device stack priority change - Scenario 2
Active 1 (pri=100)
Standby 2 (pri=0)
Member 3 (pri=0)
Member 4 (pri=0)
Active 1 (pri=100)
Standby 2 (pri=0)
Member 3 (pri=200)
Member 4 (pri=0)
Active 1 (pri=100)
Standby 2 (pri=0)
Member 3 (pri=200)
Member 4 (pri=0)
Active 1 (pri=100)
Member 2 (pri=0)
Standby 3 (pri=200)
Member 4 (pri=0)
Standby 1 (pri=100)
Member 2 (pri=0)
Active 3 (pri=200)
Member 4 (pri=0)
120 sec. 60 sec.