Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Rack A
Rack B
Rack C
Rack D
Rack E
Figure 45: Top-of-Rack Stack Installation
lists the recommended order for connecting the stacking ports in this example.
Table 22: Stacked Switches across Several Racks: Connections
Connect this slot and port . . .
. . . To this slot and port
Slot 1
Rack A
Port 2
Slot 2
Rack B
Port 1
Slot 2
Rack B
Port 2
Slot 3
Rack D
Port 1
Slot 3
Rack D
Port 2
Slot 4
Rack E
Port 1
Slot 4
Rack E
Port 2
Slot 5
Rack C
Port 1
Slot 5
Rack C
Port 2
Slot 1
(Rack A
Port 1
Connecting Stacking Cables
To connect switches in a SummitStack configuration, use the appropriate stacking cables for the
specific stacking ports on the switches.
Connecting a SummitStack Cable to a Stacking Port
SummitStack cables are used to connect 20-Gbps SummitStack ports on the X460-G2 switch with the
SummitStack plug-in module.
To connect a SummitStack cable, follow these steps:
1. Align the cable connector with the stacking port connector on the rear of the first switch (see
).
2. Firmly press the cable connector into place on the mating stacking port connector.
3. Align and tighten the retaining screws on the cable connector.
Building Stacks
Connecting Stacking Cables
ExtremeSwitching 5420 Series Hardware Installation Guide
71