Summit X670 Stacking

Both X670-48x switches and X670V switches can participate in alternate stacking configurations using SummitStack-V.

Native stacking is possible only for X670V switches.

The stacking-support option is enabled by default for all X670-48x and X670V switches. For more information, see Enabling and Disabling the Stacking-Support Option.

The stacking port selection option, which allows you to choose between native and alternate ports, is enabled by default for X670-48x and X670V switches. For more information, see Selecting Native and Alternate Stacking Ports.

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Stacking Methods for X670-48x Switches

Stacking Method Speed per Link (HDX) Cable Type and Lengths
SummitStack-V (Front panel) 10 Gbps 0.5m–40km

SFP+

SummitStack-V160 40 Gbps 0.5m–100m

QSFP+ only

SummitStack-V320 80 Gbps 0.5m–100m

QSFP+ only

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Stacking Methods for X670V Switches

Stacking Method Speed per Link (HDX) Cable Type and Lengths
SummitStack-V (Front panel) 10 Gbps 0.5m–40km

SFP+

SummitStack-V80

(with VIM3-40G4X)

20 Gbps 0.5m–100m

QSFP+ only

SummitStack-V160

(with VIM4-40G4X)

40 Gbps 0.5m–100m

QSFP+ only

SummitStack-V320

(with VIM4-40G4X)

80 Gbps1 0.5m–100m

QSFP+ only

Native Stacking for X670V Switches

For X670V native stacking, install a VIM4-40G4X module into the rear of the switch. Use any Extreme Networks certified 40G QSFP+ cable or optical transceiver to make the connections among the switches to be stacked.

Note

Note

Stack Port 1 is designated S3 and Stack Port 2 is designated S4 on the VIM4-40G4X.

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VIM4-40G4X Port Option Card for X670V Switch
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1 = QSFP+ ports used for stacking 2= Port LEDs

If ports 47 and 48 on an X670V switch are used as alternate stacking ports, ports 45 and 46 are not available to use as data ports.

For a complete listing of compatible cables and optical transceivers, see the Extreme Hardware/Software Compatibility and Recommendation Matrices.

Alternate Stacking for X670-48x and X670V Switches

To join an X670-48x switch to an X460 switch in a stack, use SummitStack-V80 stacking.

To join an X670-48x switch to an X460-G2 switch in a stack, use SummitStack-V160 stacking.

Alternate Stacking Ports for X670 Switches summarizes alternate stacking support for X670-48x and X670V switches.

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Alternate Stacking Ports for X670 Switches

Switch Model Type or location of Native Stacking Ports Alternate Stacking Ports Location of Alternate Stacking Ports
X670-48x None 47,48 Front panel
X670V-48t

X670V-48x

VIM4-40G4X 47,48 Front panel
Note

Note

  • Ports 45 and 46 are not available as data ports when the alternate stacking ports are used.
  • On X670V-48t switches, alternate stacking ports are fiber medium only.

1 Combined over paired ports