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Configuring Advanced Features
HP ProCurve Stack Management
Configuring Advanced
Features
■ Simplify management of small workgroups or wiring closets while
scaling your network to handle increased bandwidth demand.
■ Eliminate any specialized cables for stacking connectivity and
remove the distance barriers that typically limit your topology options
when using other stacking technologies.
■ Add switches to your network without having to first perform IP
addressing tasks.
Which Devices Support Stacking?
As of September, 2000, the following HP devices support stacking:
■ HP ProCurve Switch 2512
■ HP ProCurve Switch 2524
■ HP ProCurve Switch 8000M*
■ HP ProCurve Switch 4000M*
■ HP ProCurve Switch 2424M*
■ HP ProCurve Switch 2400M*
■ HP ProCurve Switch 1600M*
*Requires software release C.08.03 or later, which is included with the 8000M,
4000M, 2424M, and 1600M models as of July, 2000. Release C.08.03 or a later
version is also available on the HP ProCurve website at www.hp.com/go/
procurve. (Click on
Free Software Updates.)
