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Force10 Networks CC-C-BLNK-LC Assembling a Switch Stack, 9. Six Stacked MXL 10/40GbE Switches

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Assembling a Switch Stack

Assembling a Switch Stack

After you complete the initial switch configuration, the MXL 10/40GbE Switch is powered up and operational. Stacking is supported on the 40GbE ports on the base module or a 2-Port 40GbE QSFP+ module to connect up to six MXL 10/40GbE Switches in a single stack.

Figure 1-9shows an example using six MXL 10/40GbE Switches in a chassis. The MXL 10/40GbE Switches are connected to operate as a single stack in a ring topology using only the 40GbE ports on the base modules. You can use the 40GbE ports on the base module and plug-in modules to create a stack in either a ring or daisy-chain topology.

NOTE: All MXL 10/40GbE Switches in the stack should be powered up with the initial configuration before you attach the cables.

Figure 1-9. Six Stacked MXL 10/40GbE Switches

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Contents

Getting Started Guide Dell Force10 MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO ModuleJune Regulatory Model DF10MXLJune 2012 P/N WMDP6 Rev. A00 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings4 Installing and Configuring the Switch ContentsInstalling the Switch Blade in a PowerEdge M1000e Connecting a Console Terminal6 Splitting 40GbE QSFP+ Ports into 10GbE SFP+ 9 Technical Specifications5 Assembling a Switch Stack Configuring and Bringing Up a StackProduct Description IntroductionIntroduction Internal Ports Hardware OverviewFront Panel FlexIOTM Plug-in Modules Base ModuleThen save the configuration and reload the switch Port Numbering Figure 1-3. USB Ports on Front Panel USB PortsFigure 1-4. System LEDs on Front Panel System and Port LEDsSystem LED ColorLink Status Activity Link Status Activity Link Status Activity Site Preparation InstallationUnpacking the Switch Installing and Configuring the SwitchPackage Contents Unpacking StepsInsert Switch Blade and Power On Connect Console Installing and Configuring the SwitchInstalling the Switch Blade in a PowerEdge M1000e After you slide the MXL 10/40GbE Switch in so that the connectors on the back of the blade touch the chassis midplane, the switch receives power from the chassis and automatically powers on. The chassis management controller CMC in the chassis validates that the switch blade is a supported I/O module before powering it on Page Performing the Initial Configuration Invoking the X-Loader and U-Boot CLIsInitial Configuration Procedure Sample Setup Wizard Session set up the initial SNMP version 2 account now To access the switch through any Management Interface you can This is the configuration information that has been collected Figure 1-9. Six Stacked MXL 10/40GbE Switches Assembling a Switch StackConfiguring and Bringing Up a Stack 2 Save the stacking configuration on the 40GbE ports Managing a Stack Master and Member SwitchesStack Startup Topology DiscoveryFTOS Version Checking Auto Stack Number AssignmentFTOS# upgrade system stack-unit unit-number partition FTOS# upgrade system stack-unit 3 aSplitting 40GbE QSFP+ Ports into 10GbE SFP+ Ports System InitializationSwitch Configuration Switch ConfigurationFCoE Connectivity DCB SupportiSCSI Operation Next Steps Next StepsChassis Physical Design Technical SpecificationsEnvironmental Parameters IEEE Standards Power RequirementsTechnical Specifications Page Printed in the U.S.A w w w. d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m