Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching 5420 Series Installation Guide

Figure 41: SummitStack Cable Connections Using Eight Switches with Integrated
SummitStack Ports
Table 17 lists the recommended order for connecting the stacking ports in this
example.
Table 17: Basic Stack with Eight 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 5 Stack Port 1
Slot 5 Stack Port 2 Slot 6 Stack Port 1
Slot 6 Stack Port 2 Slot 7 Stack Port 1
Slot 7 Stack Port 2 Slot 8 Stack Port 1
Slot 8 Stack Port 2 Slot 1 Stack Port 1
Example: Stacked Switches across Several Racks
Figure 42 shows ve switches installed at the tops of ve adjacent racks. To
accommodate the shortest possible cables, immediately adjacent switches are not
always connected together. Port 2 on one switch is connected to Port 1 on the next
connected switch. If the easy setup feature is used to congure the stack parameters,
the assigned slot numbers will be as shown in the gure.
Build Stacks Connect the Switches to Form the Stack Ring
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Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching 5420 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Extreme Networks
Model	ExtremeSwitching 5420 Series
Category	Switch
Language	English