Qlogic 5000 Series Installation Manual

5000/9000 Series Fibre Channel Switch
These instructions describe the interconnection of QLogic 5000 Series switches and QLogic 9000
series switches using XPAK–XPAK and XPAK–X2 stacking cables. QLogic 5000 Series switches have
XPAK ports. QLogic 9000 Series switches have X2 ports. Connection combinations are as follows:
Switch to Switch
QLogic 5000 to QLogic 5000
QLogic 5000 to QLogic 9000
QLogic 9000 to QLogic 9000

Remove 10-Gbps Port Covers

Both QLogic 5000 and QLogic 9000 Series switches come with port covers in the XPAK and X2 ports.
Before installing the XPAK cables, remove the port covers:
 For a QLogic 5000 switch, remove the port covers by the cover tabs using your fingers or pliers.
 For a QLogic 9000 switch, remove the port cover using a small flathead screwdriver. Insert the
screwdriver in the cover slot and gently pry the cover from the port.
QLogic 5000
50326-07 A

Installation Guide

Stacking Cable

Cable Type
XPAK–XPAK
XPAK–X2
X2–X2
*50326-07
Cable Lengths
3 inch, 9 inch, 2 meter
18 inch, 2 meter
18 inch
QLogic 9000
A*
1