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Chapter 2 Switch Installation

Data Stack Cabling Configurations

Figure 2-2 Data Stacking up to Four Switches in a Side-by-Side Mounting

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Data Stack Bandwidth and Partitioning Examples

This section provides examples of data stack bandwidth and possible data stack partitioning.

Figure 2-3shows a data stack of Catalyst 3850 switches that provides full bandwidth and redundant StackWise cable connections.

Figure 2-3 Example of a Data Stack with Full Bandwidth Connections

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Figure 2-4shows an example of a stack of Catalyst 3850 switches with incomplete StackWise cabling connections. This stack provides only half bandwidth and does not have redundant connections.

Figure 2-4 Example of a Data Stack with Half Bandwidth Connections

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