Example: Basic Stack with Four Switches
This example shows a stack of four switches in a single rack.
The slot numbers presume a console connection to the switch at the top of the physical
stack.
Figure 40 shows cable connections for a 4-node stack using SummitStack 40G cables
to connect switches with integrated SummitStack ports.
Figure 40: SummitStack Cable Connections Using Four Switches with Integrated
SummitStack Ports
Table 16 lists the recommended order for connecting the stacking ports in this
example.
Table 16: Basic Stack with Four Switches: Connections
Connect this slot and port . . . . . . To this slot and port
Slot 1 Stack Port 2 Slot 2 Stack Port 1
Slot 2 Stack Port 2 Slot 3 Stack Port 1
Slot 3 Stack Port 2 Slot 4 Stack Port 1
Slot 4 Stack Port 2 Slot 1 Stack Port 1
Example: Basic Stack with Eight Switches
Figure 41 shows cable connections for an 8-node stack using SummitStack 40G cables
to connect switches with integrated SummitStack ports.
Connect the Switches to Form the Stack Ring Build Stacks
70 ExtremeSwitching 5420 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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