Stacking is when two to seven Intel 500 Series switches are connected together using SIMs and a Matrix Module. The configurations of the switches are made the same using the Synchronization Manager. All switches are then managed from one of the switches.
Redundancy
Redundancy ensures that data transfer between switches in a stack continues, even if a
cable is removed or an individual module fails.
Standby
When a stack of switches is operating with redundancy, one side of the stack is in
Standby.This is shown by the Matrix Module Status LEDs and the orange SIM LEDs being lit.
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