NETGEAR FS 524S Connecting Switches to the Stack’s Backplane, Connecting Devices to the Switch

2.If you want to stack switches, proceed to “Connecting Switches to the Stack’s Backplane,” next. Otherwise, skip to “Checking the Installation.”

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100 Mbps

10 Mbps

RJ-45￿ connector

Figure 4-2. Connecting Devices to the Switch

Connecting Switches to the Stack’s Backplane

The FS517TS Switch provides a single stacking connector, while the FS524S Switch provides two stacking connectors. You can use these connectors to cascade switches together to create one large virtual switch (for more information, refer to “Stacked Switching” on page 3-2).

Observe the following guidelines when installing the switches in a stacked configuration.

•When connecting two FS517TS Switches, one stack port cable connects the stacking port on one switch to the stacking port on the other switch. This stack provides a 2 Gbps backplane connection between the switches.

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