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SANbox
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5000/9000 Series Switch
Stacking Cable Instructions
These instructions describe the interconnection of SANbox 5000 Series switches
and SANbox 9000 Series switches using XPAK-XPAK and XPAK-X2 stacking
cables. SANbox 5000 10-Gbps ports require XPAK connectors. SANbox 9000
10-Gbps ports require X2 connectors. Connection combinations are as follows:
Remove 10-Gbps Port Covers
Both SANbox 5000 and SANbox 9000 series switches come with port covers in
the 10-Gbps ports. Before installing the XPAK cables, remove the port covers. To
remove the 10-Gbps port cover for either switch model, insert a small flathead
screwdriver in the cover slot and gently pry the cover from the port.
Switch to Switch
Cable Type
Cable Lengths
SANbox 5000 to SANbox 5000
XPAK-XPAK
3 inch, 9 inch, 2 meter
SANbox 5000 to SANbox 9000
XPAK-X2
18 inch, 2 meter
SANbox 9000 to SANbox 9000
X2-X2
18 inch
SANbox 5000 Series
SANbox 9000 Series
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