After you have installed the individual switches, connect them using the stacking cables.
See Examples of Stacking Configurations for recommended ways to set up stacks and connect switch ports.
Thermal Shutdown and Restart Behavior: Exceptions
| Number of Switch Ports | Stack Port 1 | Stack Port 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 48-port switches | SFP+ port 49 | SFP+ port 50 |
| 24-port switches | SFP+ port 25 | SFP+ port 26 |
In general, it is best to connect Stack Port 2 on one switch to Stack Port 1 on the switch with the next higher slot number. Although you can connect the switches in any order, connecting them as shown in these examples will produce better predictability and easier software configuration.
It is essential to create an unbroken data path through all of the switches in the stack.
For instructions to connect specific types of stacking cables, see Connecting a Stacking Cable to a Port.
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