Stacking Considerations For Each Switch Model - Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching X435 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Building Stacks

Stacking Considerations for Each Switch Model

The following topics list basic information and special considerations pertaining to stacking for each of
the ExtremeSwitching switch models.
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X440-G2 Stacking
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X450-G2 Stacking
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X460-G2 Stacking
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ExtremeSwitching X465 Stacking
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X590 Stacking
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X620 Stacking
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X670-G2 Stacking
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X690 Stacking
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ExtremeSwitching X695 Stacking
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X870 Stacking
X440-G2 Stacking
The stacking-support option is not enabled by default for X440-G2 10G switch models. For more
information, see
The stacking port selection option, which allows you to choose between native and alternate ports, is
enabled by default for X440-G2 10G switch models. For more information, see
Alternate Stacking Ports
Table 79: Stacking Methods for X440-G2 Switches
Stacking Method
SummitStack-V
(Front panel 10G models)
Alternate stacking support is available on all X440-G2 10-gigabit models (10GE4) using two SFP+ ports,
when the switch has been enabled for stacking (enable stacking-support command). 10G
upgrade licensing is not required to enable stacking on the designated stack ports.
summarizes alternate stacking support for the various X440-G2 switch models.
Table 80: Alternate Stacking Ports for X440-G2 Switches
Switch Model
X440-G2-12t-10GE4
X440-G2-12p-10GE4
X440-G2-24t-10GE4
X440-G2-24p-10GE4
X440-G2-24x-10GE4
X440-G2-24t-10GE4-DC
X440-G2-48t-10GE4
X440-G2-48p-10GE4
X440-G2-48t-10GE4-DC
on page 195
on page 196
on page 197
on page 201
on page 202
on page 202
on page 203
on page 204
on page 205
on page 205
Enabling and Disabling the Stacking-Support Option
on page 206.
Type or location of Native
Stacking Ports
Fixed (front panel)
Fixed (rear panel)
Fixed
(rear panel, dedicated SFP+ port)
Stacking Considerations for Each Switch Model
on page 192.
Speed per Link (HDX) Cable Type and Lengths
10 Gbps 0.5m–40km
SFP+
Alternate Stacking
Ports
15,16
27,28
49,50
ExtremeSwitching Hardware Installation Guide
Selecting Native and
Table 80
Location of Alternate
Stacking Ports
Front panel
Rear panel
Rear panel
195