IX5-28GPX Installation Guide
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The stack in Figure 12 on page 45 has four switches in the linear topology.
Figure 12. Stack of Four Switches in the Linear Topology
The second topology is called the ring topology. It is similar to the linear
topology, except that the unused stacking ports on the end switches of the
stack are connected to form a physical loop. This topology is more resilient
than the linear topology because there are two pathways through the
stack. If one pathway fails, the switches can maintain communications
through the alternate pathway. The example in Figure 13 on page 46
shows a ring topology of two switches.
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Summary of Contents for AT-IX5-28GPX
Page 10: ...Tables 10 ...
Page 14: ...Preface 14 ...
Page 60: ...Chapter 3 Beginning the Installation 60 ...
Page 76: ...Chapter 4 Installing the Switch and its Power Supplies 76 ...
Page 84: ...Chapter 5 Configuring the Switch for Stand alone Operations 84 ...
Page 90: ...Chapter 6 Verifying the Status of VCStack and Activating VCStack 90 ...
Page 116: ...Chapter 9 Cabling the Networking Ports 116 ...
Page 122: ...Chapter 10 Troubleshooting 122 ...