Allied Telesis AT-S63 - Manual (Page 79)

AT-S63 Management Software Features Guide
Section I: Basic Operations 79
Overview
Having to manage a large number of network devices typically involves
starting a separate management session on each device. This usually
means having to end one management session in order to start a new
session on another unit.
The enhanced stacking feature can simplify this task because it allows you
to easily transition among the different AT-9400 Switches in your network
from just one management session. This reduces the need of having to
end a management session when you need to manage another switch.
It should be noted that the individual switches of an enhanced stack
continue to function as stand-alone switches and, as such, operate
independently of each other. They do not form what is commonly referred
to as a “virtual stack,” where the switches act as a logical unit.
Note
Starting with version 2.0.0 of the AT-S63 Management Software,
several significant changes have been made to the implementation
of the enhanced stacking feature. Allied Telesis recommends
reviewing the information in this section before using this feature,
even if you are familiar with it from earlier versions of the AT-S63
Management Software or from other Allied Telesis Ethernet
switches that support this feature.