Dell 3548 manual Stacking PowerConnect 35xx Series Systems Switches, Stacking Cable Diagram

Stacking PowerConnect 35xx Series Systems Switches

Each PowerConnect 35xx series systems stack contains a single Master unit, and may have a Master Backup unit, while the remaining units are considered stacking Members.

PowerConnect 35xx series systems switches use the RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports (G3 and G4) for stacking. This enables added stacking capabilities to the devices without adding additional device accessories. To stack the devices together, insert a standard Category 5 cable into port G3 in the uppermost device in the stack, and into port G4 of the device immediately below it in the stack. Repeat this process until all devices are connected. Connect the bottommost device’s port G3 in the stack to port G4 of the uppermost device in the stack.

Figure 3-5. Stacking Cable Diagram

NOTE: In stacking mode ports designated as G3 and G4 are not displayed in the EWS. The effect is of not being present on the device. This is because the ports receive a different index for stacking.

Stack unit identification is performed on the device front panel using the Stack ID button.

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