Stacking Mode - ZyXEL Communications XS3800-28 User Manual

speed or distance potential.
Multi-Gigabit (IEEE 802.3bz) solves these problems by additionally supporting 2.5 Gigabit and 5 Gigabit
Ethernet connections over Cat 5e and higher Ethernet cables. Multi-Gigabit ports are also backward
compatible with 100 Mbps and 1 Gigabit ports.
Figure 2 Multi-Gigabit Application
See the following table for the cables required and distance limitation to attain the corresponding
speed.
Table 2 Cable Types
CABLE
Category 5
Category 5e
Category 6
Category 6a
Category 7
Note: Make sure to select the correct speed for the port in Basic Setting > Port Setup.

1.1.3 Stacking Mode

The Switch can work in stacking mode and directly connect to other switches. The switches then
operate together and act as a single switch or a virtual chassis. The stackable switches can be
managed from a master switch in the stack.
Note: To set the Switch to stacking mode, go to the Basic Setting > Stacking > Configuration
screen.
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch
TRANSMISSION SPEED MAXIMUM DISTANCE
100 Mbps
1 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/5Gbps
5 Gbps/10 Gbps
10 Gbps
10 Gbps
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BANDWIDTH CAPACITY
100 m
100 m
50 m
100 m
100 m
30
100 MHz
100 MHz
250 MHz
500 MHz
650 MHz