Connecting Two S5000 Systems; Connecting Three S5000 Systems - Dell Networking S5000 Installation Manual

Connecting Two S5000 Systems

To provide backup connectivity and increased data transfer between the systems, Dell Networking recommends
inserting an additional cable between the two units, in a second stacking port.
You can use any of the SFP+ or QSFP+ ports for stacking, provided it is configured as a stacking port.
CAUTION: The S5000 does not require special stacking cables. The cables used to connect 10GbE and 40GbE data
ports are sufficient.
NOTE: The port numbers in the following procedure are examples only.
1. Insert one end of the first cable into stack port 60 in chassis 1 (bottom).
2. Insert the other end of the same cable into stack port 60 on chassis 2 (top).
3. Insert a second cable into stack port 56 on chassis 2 (top).
4. Insert the other end of the second cable into stack port 56 on chassis 1 (bottom).
Figure 25. Two S5000 Systems Connected in a Ring

Connecting Three S5000 Systems

To provide backup connectivity and increased data transfer between the systems, Dell Networking recommends
inserting an additional cable between the two units, in a second stacking port.
CAUTION: The S5000 does not require special stacking cables. The cables used to connect 10GbE and 40GbE data
ports are sufficient.
NOTE: The port numbers in the following procedure are used as examples only.
1. Insert one end of the first cable into stack port 60 of chassis 1 (bottom).
2. Insert the other end of the cable into stack port 56 of chassis 2 (center).
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