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the switch. For stacking three or more units (maximum eight units per stack), order the 5
ft, 10 ft, 14 ft or 16.4 ft. cables as applicable.
Cascade Up connector
The Cascade Up connector provides an attachment point that accepts a cascade cable
connection from another unit in the stack. A return cable from the Cascade Down connector
of one switch to the Cascade Up connector of an adjacent switch completes the stack
connection. See
Connecting cascade cables
Figure 17: Simplified stacking diagram
connection.
Figure 17: Simplified stacking diagram
Figure 18: Connecting cascade cables
configuration. Failure to use this configuration can result in loss of connectivity.
Installation
Figure 17: Simplified stacking diagram
on page 56.
Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 series stacking
on page 55 and
on page 55 illustrates a simple, two-switch stack
on page 56 illustrates a typical crossover connection
Figure 18:
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