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Figure 52 IRF fabric topology
Connecting the IRF member switches in a ToR solution
You can install IRF member switches in different racks side by side to deploy a top of rack (ToR)
solution.
shows an example for connecting four top of rack IRF member switches by using QSFP+
cables and QSFP+ transceiver modules and optical fibers. The topology is the same as
Figure 53 ToR cabling
Configuring basic IRF settings
After you install the IRF member switches, power on the switches, and log in to each IRF member
switch (see
HPE FlexFabric 5940 Switch Series Fundamentals Configuration Guide
) to configure
their member IDs, member priorities, and IRF port bindings.
Follow these guidelines when you configure the switches:
•
Assign the master switch higher member priority than any other switch.
•
Bind physical ports to IRF port 1 on one switch and to IRF port 2 on the other switch. You
perform IRF port binding before or after connecting IRF physical ports depending on the
software release.
•
Execute the
display irf configuration
command to verify the basic IRF settings.
For more information about configuring basic IRF settings, see
HPE FlexFabric 5940 Switch Series
IRF Configuration Guide
.
Connecting the physical IRF ports
CAUTION:
Wear an ESD wrist strap when you connect cables or transceiver modules and optical fibers. For
more information, see the installation guide for the transceiver modules.
