1. On Switch A, configure a stack port as an Ethernet port.
   1. Select System > Stacking > Advanced > Stack Port Configuration.
      
      A screen similar to the following displays.
      
      
   2. Under Stack Port Configuration, scroll down and select the 2/0/28 check box.
   3. In the Configured Stack Mode list, select Ethernet.
   4. Click Apply to save the settings.
       
2. Reboot the switch.
   1. Select Maintenance > Reset > Device Reboot.
      
      A screen similar to the following displays.
      
      
       
   2. In the Reboot Unit No. list, select 2.
   3. Click Apply.
       
3. On Switch B, configure a stack port as an Ethernet port
   1. Select System > Stacking > Advanced > Stack Port Configuration.
      
      A screen similar to the following displays.
      
      
       
   2. Under Stack Port Configuration, scroll down and select the 1/0/51 check box.
   3. In the Configured Stack Mode list, select Ethernet.
   4. Click Apply to save the settings.
       
4. Reboot the switch.
   1. Select Maintenance > Reset > Device Reboot.
      
      A screen similar to the following displays.
      
      
       
   2. In the Reboot Unit No. list, select 1 .
   3. Click Apply.

This article applies to the following managed switches and their respective firmware:

• M5300 - firmware version 10.0.0.x
• • M5300-28G (GSM7228S)
  • M5300-5G (GSM7252S)
  • M5300-28G3 (GSM7328Sv2h2)
  • M5300-52G3 (GSM7352Sv2h2)
  • M5300-28G_POE+ (GSM7228PSv1h2)
  • M5300-52G-POE+ (GSM7252PSv1h2)
  • M5300-28GF3 (GSM7328FSv2)
• XSM7224S - firmware version 9.0.1.x