Building A Summitstack Configuration - Extreme Networks Summit X250e-24t Hardware Installation Manual

Installing Summit Family Switches

Building a SummitStack Configuration

If you intend to use the SummitStack feature, read this section before installing the set of Summit family
switches that will be included in the SummitStack configuration. A stack consists of a group of up to
eight Summit switches that are connected together using stacking cables to form a connected ring, as
shown in Figure
Figure 59: Summit Switches Connected in a SummitStack Configuration
SummitStack
cables
Depending on the switch model and type of stacking port, the bidirectional stacking link provides
either 40 Gbps or 256 Gbps full duplex bandwidth. Stacking connections are made using stacking cables
that are specific to the type of stacking port. These cables are available from Extreme Networks in
lengths from 0.5 meter to 5 meters.
modules.
Table 16: Available Stacking Cables
Model Manufacturing
Number Part Number
16105 900449-10
16106 900296-00/
10/11
16107 900297-00/
10/11
16108 900298-00/
10/11
17021 900610-10
17022 900611-10
17023 900612-10
NOTE: Additional types of stacking cables may have been released since this guide was published. Contact your
Extreme Networks sales representative for the most recent information about available cables.
90
59.
Stack Port 1 Stack Port 2
Stack Port 1 Stack Port 2
Stack Port 1 Stack Port 2
Stack Port 1 Stack Port 2
Table 16
Cable Type, Length
SummitStack, 5 meter
SummitStack, 0.5 meter
SummitStack, 1.5 meter
SummitStack, 3 meter
SummitStack 128G,
0.5 meter
SummitStack 128G,
1.0 meter
SummitStack 128G,
3.0 meter
Summit
switches
BD_165C
lists the cable types and compatible Summit switches or
Compatible Ports and Devices
40-Gbps fixed stacking ports on Summit X250e,
X450, X450a, X450e series switches
40-Gbps stacking ports on VIM1-SummitStack or
VIM1-10G8X modules in Summit X650 series
switches
128-Gbps ports on VIM1-SummitStack512 module in
Summit X650 series switches
Summit Family Switches Hardware Installation Guide