Dell 35XX manual Overview, Stacking PowerConnect 3500 Series Switches

Stacking

Overview

Each device can operate as a stand-alone device or can be a member in a stack. Up to eight devices are supported per stack.

All stacks must have a Master unit, and may have a Master Backup unit, with any other devices connected to the stack as Members.

Stacking PowerConnect 3500 Series Switches

Each PowerConnect 3500 series stack contains a single Master unit, and may have a Master Backup unit, while the remaining units are considered stacking Members.

PowerConnect 3500 series 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 device at the top of the stack and into port G4 of the device immediately below it.

•Repeat this process until all devices are connected.

•Connect port G3 of the device at the bottom of stack to the port G4 of the device at the top of the stack.

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