X450-G2 Stacking
The stacking-support option is enabled by default for X450-G2 switches. For more information, see
Enabling and Disabling the Stacking-Support Option
on page 192.
The stacking port selection option, which allows you to choose between native and alternate ports, is
enabled by default for X450-G2 switches. For more information, see
Selecting Native and Alternate
Table 81: Stacking Methods for X450-G2 Switches
Stacking Method
Speed per Link (HDX) Cable Type and Lengths
SummitStack-V84
Uses rear panel dedicated 21 Gb stacking
ports
Available only in stacks of X450-G2 switches
running the same version of ExtremeXOS
21 Gbps
0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m. 5.0m
QSFP+ passive copper cable
SummitStack-V
(Front panel 10G models)
10 Gbps
0.5m–40km
SFP+
Native Stacking for X450-G2 Switches
For native stacking with the X450-G2 switch, use the two fixed 21 Gb QSFP+ stacking ports on the rear
of the switch, as shown in
. These stacking ports provide SummitStack-V84 stacking and can
be stacked natively only with other X450-G2 switches.
SummitStack-V84 connections require direct-connect QSFP+ copper cables.
The X450-G2 is the only Extreme Networks switch that supports SummitStack-V84.
Figure 156: X450-G2 Switch: Native Stacking Ports
1 = 21 Gb QSFP+ stacking ports
2 = Grounding lug
Stacking Considerations for Each Switch Model
Building Stacks
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