Installation Guide

Table Of Contents
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Figure 221: SummitStack Cable Connections Using Eight Switches with Integrated
SummitStack Ports
Table 160 lists the recommended order for connecting the stacking ports in this example.
Table 160: Basic Stack with Four Switches: Connections
Connect this slot and port . . . . . . To this slot and port
Slot 1 Stack Port 2 Slot 2 Stack Port 1
Slot 2 Stack Port 2 Slot 3 Stack Port 1
Slot 3 Stack Port 2 Slot 4 Stack Port 1
Slot 4 Stack Port 2 Slot 1 Stack Port 1
Example: Basic Stack with Eight Switches
Figure 222 shows cable connections for an 8-node stack using SummitStack 40G cables to connect
switches with integrated SummitStack ports.
Connecting the Switches to Form the Stack Ring
Building Stacks
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