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Step 3. Stack Switches
You can connect up to six switches together through the XPAK ports using XPAK switch stacking cables. Stacking
provides performance and fail-over while preserving ports for devices.
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For a 2-switch stack, use two 3-inch stacking cables.
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For a 3-switch stack, use two 3-inch stacking cables and one 9-inch stacking cable.
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For a 4-switch stack, use three 3-inch stacking cables and three 9-inch stacking cables.
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For a 5-switch stack, use four 3-inch stacking cables and six 9-inch stacking cables.
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For a 6-switch stack, use two 3-inch stacking cables and six 9-inch stacking cables.
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Remove the XPAK port covers according to the instructions provided with the stacking cables. Connect two, three,
four, five, or six switches into stacks.
2-SWITCH STACK
3-SWITCH STACK
4-SWITCH STACK
5-SWITCH STACK
6-SWITCH STACK
