Single-Rack Stacking Configurations - Extreme Networks Summit X150 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Building a SummitStack Configuration

Single-Rack Stacking Configurations

These examples show stacks of either four or eight switches in a single rack. The slot numbers presume
a console connection to the switch at the top of the physical stack.
Figure 101 shows cable connections for a 4-node stack using SummitStack 40G cables to connect
switches with integrated SummitStack ports.
Figure 101: SummitStack Cable Connections Using Four Summit Switches
with Integrated SummitStack Ports
Table 51 lists the recommended order for connecting the stacking ports in this example.
Table 51: Recommended Order for Stacking Connections (4-Switch Stack)
Connect this slot and port . . .
Slot 1 Stack Port 2
Slot 2 Stack Port 2
Slot 3 Stack Port 2
Slot 4 Stack Port 2
Figure 102 shows cable connections for an 8-node stack using SummitStack 40G cables to connect
switches with integrated SummitStack ports.
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BD_164A
. . . To this slot and port
Slot 2 Stack Port 1
Slot 3 Stack Port 1
Slot 4 Stack Port 1
Slot 1 Stack Port 1
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Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4