Extreme Networks 17001 manual Connecting Stacking Cables

Building a SummitStack Configuration

Connecting Stacking Cables

To connect Summit switches in a SummitStack configuration, use the appropriate stacking cables for the specific stacking ports on the switches. This section provides instructions to connect the following stacking cables:

●SummitStack 40G cable (see page 108)

●SummitStack 128G cable (see page 109)

●SummitStack 128G/20G cable (see page 111)

●SummitStack 128G/64G cable (see page 113)

●SummitStack 64G cable (see page 115)

●SummitStack 64G/20G cable (see page 117)

Connecting a SummitStack 40G Cable to a Stacking Port

SummitStack 40G cables are used to connect 20-Gbps SummitStack ports on the following Summit switches:

●Summit X250e, X450, X450a, and X450e series switches with integrated SummitStack ports

●Summit X480 series switches with installed VIM2-SummitStack modules

●Summit X650 switches with installed VIM1-SummitStack modules

To connect a SummitStack 40G stacking cable:

1Align the cable connector with the stacking port connector on the back of the first switch (Figure 77).

2Firmly press the cable connector into place on the mating stacking port connector.

3Align and tighten the retaining screws on the cable connector.

Repeat steps 1 through 3 to connect the cable to the second switch.

Figure 77: Connecting a Summit Stacking Cable

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CAUTION

Avoid making sharp bends in the cable. Sharp bends can stress the cable and cause damage.

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