Qlogic SANbox 5000 Series Instructions

Stacking cable

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These instructions describe the interconnection of SANbox 5000 Series switches

and SANbox 9000 Series switches using XPAK-XPAK and XPAK-X2 stacking

cables. SANbox 5000 10-Gbps ports require XPAK connectors. SANbox 9000

10-Gbps ports require X2 connectors. Connection combinations are as follows:

SANbox 5000 to SANbox 5000

SANbox 5000 to SANbox 9000

SANbox 9000 to SANbox 9000

Remove 10-Gbps Port Covers

Both SANbox 5000 and SANbox 9000 series switches come with port covers in

the 10-Gbps ports. Before installing the XPAK cables, remove the port covers. To

remove the 10-Gbps port cover for either switch model, insert a small flathead

screwdriver in the cover slot and gently pry the cover from the port.

SANbox 5000 Series

50326-05 A

SANbox

Switch to Switch

*50326-05A*

5000/9000 Series Switch

Stacking Cable Instructions

Cable Type

XPAK-XPAK

XPAK-X2

X2-X2

SANbox 9000 Series

S i m p l i f y

Cable Lengths

3 inch, 9 inch, 2 meter

18 inch, 2 meter

18 inch

Page 1 SANbox 5000/9000 Series Switch Stacking Cable Instructions These instructions describe the interconnection of SANbox 5000 Series switches and SANbox 9000 Series switches using XPAK-XPAK and XPAK-X2 stacking cables. SANbox 5000 10-Gbps ports require XPAK connectors. SANbox 9000 10-Gbps ports require X2 connectors. Connection combinations are as follows:...
Page 2 Circuit Board Connect SANbox 5000 and 9000 Series Switches To connect a SANbox 5000 Series switch and a SANbox 9000 Series switch, use an XPAK-X2 cable. Install the XPAK connector in the SANbox 5000 switch port with the circuit board toward the mid line of the switch. Install the X2 connector in the SANbox 9000 switch port with the circuit board on the left.

Sanbox 9000 series