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The PowerConnect 3500 series switch has the ability to act in either standalone or stacked mode. This article includes the directions for changing modes as well as changing the stack member number if needed.
The default configuration of a PowerConnect 3500 series switch is in standalone mode. Adding or changing a PowerConnect 3500 series switch into stacking mode, the user needs to push the "mode" button on the front panel of the switch when the switch powers on. This setting is persistent through power cycling and will not need to be repeated on subsequent power cycling.
If the switch is in standalone mode, the Gigabit ports will operate in Ethernet mode. If the switch is in stacking mode, those ports will only operate in stacking mode. Utilizing one Gigabit port for stacking and one for Ethernet is not supported.
To change switch mode or member unit ID:
For more information about setting up this switch, see the Getting Started Guide.
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