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Chapter2 Switch Installation
Planning a Switch Data Stack
The configuration example (Figure2-1) uses the supplied 0.5-meter StackWise cable. The example
shows the full-ring configuration that provides redundant connections.
Figure2-1 Data Stacking the Catalyst 3650 Switches in a Rack or on a Table Using the 0.5-meter
StackWise Cables
Figure 2-2 shows a recommended configuration when the switches are mounted side-by-side. Use the
1-meter and the 3-meter StackWise cables to connect the switches. This configuration provides
redundant connections.
Figure2-2 Data Stacking up to Four Switches in a Side-by-Side Mounting
Data Stack Bandwidth and Partitioning Examples
This section provides examples of data stack bandwidth and possible data stack partitioning.
Figure 2-3 shows a data stack of Catalyst 3650 switches that provides full bandwidth and redundant
StackWise cable connections.
Figure2-3 Example of a Data Stack with Full Bandwidth Connections
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