Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching 5420 Series Installation Manual page 70

Connect the Switches to Form the Stack Ring
Example: Basic Stack with Four Switches
This example shows a stack of four switches in a single rack.
The slot numbers presume a console connection to the switch at the top of the physical
stack.
Figure 40
to connect switches with integrated SummitStack ports.
Figure 40: SummitStack Cable Connections Using Four Switches with Integrated
SummitStack Ports
Table 16 lists the recommended order for connecting the stacking ports in this
example.
Table 16: Basic Stack with Four Switches: Connections
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Example: Basic Stack with Eight Switches
Figure 41
to connect switches with integrated SummitStack ports.
70 ExtremeSwitching 5420 Series Hardware Installation Guide
shows cable connections for a 4-node stack using SummitStack 40G cables
Connect this slot and port . . .
Stack Port 2
Stack Port 2
Stack Port 2
Stack Port 2
shows cable connections for an 8-node stack using SummitStack 40G cables
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
. . . 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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