Reference Guide

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Example: To configure 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports 16-19 on stack unit 0 for stacking, you would enter the
stack-unit 0 stack-group 4 command in global configuration mode.
Supported Stacking Topologies
The S5000 supports stacking up to six units in a ring or a daisy chain topology. Figure 47-5 shows three
stacked S5000 units in each topology. Dell Networking recommends the ring topology when stacking
S5000 switches to provide redundant connectivity.
Figure 47-5. S5000 Supported Stacking Topologies
Configuring an S5000 Switch Stack
To configure and bring up a switch stack, follow these steps:
1. Power down the S5000 switches to be stacked and attach port cables to connect the ports between pairs
of switches. You must connect ports with the same speed on each pair of stacked switches.
13 52
14 56
15 60
Table 47-1. S5000 Stack Groups and Ports
Stack Group Ports