Stacking; Overview; Stacking Powerconnect 3500 Series Switches - Dell PowerConnect 3548 Getting Started Manual

Stacking

Overview

Each device can operate as a stand-alone device or can be a member in a stack.
Up to eight devices are supported per stack.
All stacks must have a Master unit, and may have a Master Backup unit,
with any other devices connected to the stack as Members.

Stacking PowerConnect 3500 Series Switches

Each PowerConnect 3500 series stack contains a single Master unit, and may have a Master
Backup unit, while the remaining units are considered stacking Members.
PowerConnect 3500 series switches use the RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports (G3 and G4) for
stacking. This enables added stacking capabilities to the devices without adding additional
device accessories.
• To stack the devices together, insert a standard Category 5 cable into port G3 in the device
at the top of the stack and into port G4 of the device immediately below it.
• Repeat this process until all devices are connected.
• Connect port G3 of the device at the bottom of stack to the port G4 of the device at the top
of the stack.
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Stacking