Stackable Devices; Ironstack Overview; Ironstack Technology Features - Dell PowerConnect B-FCXs Configuration Manual

Stackable Devices

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Feature
Building an IronStack
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Ironstack management
Ironstack management MAC address
Ironstack partitioning
Persistent MAC address
Ironstack software upgrade
Ironstack and stack mismatch
troubleshooting
Hitless stacking:
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ADV models include support for Layer 3 BGP. PowerConnect B-Series FCX-E and
PowerConnect B-Series FCX-I models require an optional 10 Gbps SFP+ module to support
stacking.

IronStack overview

This section gives a brief overview of IronStack technology, including IronStack terminology. This
section also lists the PowerConnect B-Series FCX models that support stacking.

IronStack technology features

A stack is a group of devices that are connected so that they operate as a single chassis. Dell
IronStack technology features include:
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PowerConnect B-Series FCX Configuration Guide
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lists the individual Dell PowerConnect switches and the Ironstack features they support.
Supported Ironstack features
Secure-setup
Automatic configuration
Manual configuration
Hitless failover
Hitless switchover
All PowerConnect B-Series FCX models can be ordered from the factory as -ADV models.
Management by a single IP address
Support for up to eight units per stack
Flexible stacking ports
Linear and ring stack topology support
Secure-setup utility to make stack setup easy and secure
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PowerConnect B-Series FCX
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