Rules For Stacking Units - 3Com SuperStack 3 3C17204 Getting Started Manual

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Rules For Stacking
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WITCH
Cascade Extender Unit. The Cascade Module is installed into the
expansion slot at the rear of the Switch and the Cascade Extender Unit
plugs into the Cascade Module.
Figure 8 Stacking more than two Switch 4400 units
For information on ordering the Cascade Kits contact your supplier. For
illustrations and information on how to install the Cascade Kits, refer to
the user documentation that accompanies these Kits.
This information is also provided in the user documentation that
accompanies the Cascade Kits.
The maximum number of Switch units in a stack is limited to 8. The
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stack may contain a combination of 24 and 48 port units.
Only one Cascade Module can be installed per Switch. If Cascade
■
Modules are fitted to both expansion slots in a Switch then both
Modules will be disabled.
Cascade Modules are NOT hot-swappable or hot-insertable. Ensure
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that the Switch is powered off before inserting or removing a Cascade
Module.
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