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Ruckus ICX 7450 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Part Number: 53-1003899-09
Installing the Ruckus ICX 7450
Connecting devices in a stack
For example, in a four-unit stack using a linear topology, unit 1 connects to unit 2, unit 2 to unit 3, and unit 3 to unit 4.
shows a supported rear panel linear stacking topology.
FIGURE 33
Rear panel linear stacking topology
In a ring stack topology, there is an extra connection between the logical first and last devices, forming a “ring” or “closed-loop.” The
closed-loop connection provides a redundant path for the stack link, so if one link fails, stack communications can be maintained.
For example, in a three-unit stack using a ring topology, unit 1 connects to unit 2, unit 2 connects to unit 3, and unit 3 connects to unit 1.
shows a supported rear panel ring stacking topology.
FIGURE 34
Rear panel ring stacking topology
The following figures show linear and ring stacking using slot 2 on the front panel. Only the ICX7400-4X10GF module supports stacking
using slot 2.
shows a supported front panel linear stacking topology.
