3–Installation HyperStacking

HyperStacking

HyperStacking connects two Model 9200 switches through the ICC ports on the two pairs of CPU blades. Two HyperStack kits are required to successfully conect two switches. Each HyperStack kit contains one HyperStack license key and two cables. A medium crosshead screwdriver and six tie wraps are required to successfully connect two switches. HyperStacking is not disruptive and can be done with both switches operational or both switches powered off.

NOTE:

QLogic 9100 model switches do not support the HyperStack feature.

To HyperStack two switches, do the following:

1.Mount the switches in a rack, one on top of the other with no more than 1U of space between them. A cable loom can be installed in this space. Horizontal clearance from the CPU blades to the rack opening or door should be 7–8 inches to allow for HyperStack cabling. Refer to the SANbox 9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch Rack Mounting Guide for detailed mounting instructions.

2.Verify that the two switches have different domain IDs. If they do not, change the domain ID of one of the switches using the Set Config Switch CLI command.

3.Enter the Show Version CLI command to verify that the two switches have version 7.8 firmware or later. Install version 6.6 firmware, if necessary. Refer to “Installing Firmware” on page 3-22for detailed information.

4.Follow the directions on the License Key Upgrade document for each switch. Apply the respective license keys to each switch. Refer to “Installing Feature License Keys” on page 3-28for detailed information.

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59229-05 A, 9100 specifications

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