Installation Guide

Connecting Active or Passive QSFP+ Cables
The QSFP+ direct-attach cable is used to connect ports on any of the following modules:
• X460 switch, which supports SummitStack-V80
• X460-G2 switch with VIM-2q module, which supports SummitStack-V160
• X480 switch with VIM2-SummitStack-V80 module
• X670-G2-48x-4q switch, which supports SummitStack-V80 (supported in EXOS 30.1 and prior
releases only), V-160, or V-320
• X770 switch, which supports SummitStack-V160 or V-320
Follow these steps to connect a QSFP+ direct-attach cable.
1. Holding the QSFP+ connector by its sides, insert the connector into the port on the switch as shown
in the following
figures.
Figure 243: Connecting a QSFP+ Passive Copper Direct-Attach Cable to a
SummitStack-V Module
Figure 244: Connecting a QSFP+ Active Optical Direct-Attach Cable to a
SummitStack-V Module
2. Push the connector into the port until you hear it click into place.
Building Stacks
Connecting Stacking Cables
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