Figure 129: SummitStack Connections Using Four Switches with SummitStack Ports
on VIMs
lists the recommended order for connecting the stacking ports in this example.
Table 86: Stacked Switches across Two Racks: Connections
Connect this slot and port . . .
. . . To this slot and port
Slot 1
Stack Port 2
Slot 2
Stack Port 1
Slot 2
Stack Port 2
Slot 3
Stack Port 1
Slot 3
Stack Port 2
Slot 4
Stack Port 1
Slot 4
Stack Port 2
Slot 1
Stack Port 1
Example: Stacked Switches across Several Racks
shows five switches installed at the tops of five adjacent racks. To accommodate the shortest
possible cables, immediately adjacent switches are not always connected together. Port 2 on one switch
is connected to Port 1 on the next connected switch. If the easy setup feature is used to configure the
stack parameters, the assigned slot numbers will be as shown in the figure.
Figure 130: Top-of-Rack Stack Installation
lists the recommended order for connecting the stacking ports in this example.
Table 87: Stacked Switches across Several Racks: Connections
Connect this slot and port . . .
. . . To this slot and port
Slot 1
Rack A
Port 2
Slot 2
Rack B
Port 1
Slot 2
Rack B
Port 2
Slot 3
Rack D
Port 1
Slot 3
Rack D
Port 2
Slot 4
Rack E
Port 1
Slot 4
Rack E
Port 2
Slot 5
Rack C
Port 1
Slot 5
Rack C
Port 2
Slot 1
(Rack A
Port 1
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