Configuring The Stacking Function On The S3700; Establishing The Configuration Task - Huawei Quidway S3700 Series Configuration Manual

Quidway S3700 Series Ethernet Switches
Configuration Guide - Device Management
Figure 3-4 link Topology
Compared with the link topology, the ring topology enjoys higher reliability. When a stack link
in a ring topology breaks, the ring topology becomes a link topology. The entire stack system,
however, runs normally. You are recommended to adopt a ring topology when deploying
services.

3.5 Configuring the Stacking Function on the S3700

This section describes how to configure the stacking function on the S3700.

3.5.1 Establishing the Configuration Task

Applicable Environment
To improve the interface density and forwarding capacity of a network, you can configure the
stacking function on the S3700. In this manner, you can expand the network capacity and
facilitate users' management.
Pre-configuration Tasks
Before creating a stack system, complete the following tasks:
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Data Preparation
To configure the stacking function, you need the following data.
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PC1 SwitchA
Configuring the same software version for all the member switches
Using the devices of the same type (for example, EI devices or SI devices) as the member
switches of a stack system
The EI devices and SI devices cannot be used in the same stack system.
Installing stack cards on all devices and connecting the devices through stack cables
Connecting all devices through leased stack cables
Ensuring that all the stack devices can be started normally
Data
Stack ID of an S3700
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