Installing Switches for an IRF

The Switch 4510G support the IRF function. You can install IRF-capable interface modules to connect multiple switches through the 10 GE ports to form a logical entity, thus to establish a new intelligent network with high reliability, expandability and manageability.

Installation Flow for an IRF

Figure 3-17Installation flow for an IRF

Start

Draw a plan for an IRF

of switches

Install switches to the correct

position as per the plan

Connect the PGND cables and power cords for the switches

Power on the switches

Install Interface modules

Configure software for the IRF

members

Power off the switches

Connect cables between every

two switches in the IRF

Power on the switches

End

Table 3-2Description of the installation flow for an IRF of switches

No

Task

 

Remarks

 

 

Take the following into consideration:

 

Draw a plan for

z Number of IRF members and the bandwidth

 

z

Interface modules and cables

1

an IRF with

z

Physical connection mode( daisy chain connection or ring connection)

 

switches

 

z

Cable connection

 

 

For details, see Drawing a Plan for an IRF with Switches.

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4510G specifications

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