Combine Different Types of Stacking Ports

Combining Stacking Port Types: Example 1 shows a sample configuration using the following switches:
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Combining Stacking Port Types: Example 1
The following cables are used to make the stacking connections:
Combining Stacking Port Types (Example 1): Connections lists the recommended order for connecting the stacking ports in this example.
Table 1. Combining Stacking Port Types (Example 1): 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
Combining Stacking Port Types: Example 2 shows a similar stack configuration using the following switches:
The following cables are used to make the stacking connections:
Combining Stacking Port Types (Example 2): Connections lists the recommended order for connecting the stacking ports in this example.
Table 2. Combining Stacking Port Types (Example 2): 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 5 Stack Port 1
Slot 5 Stack Port 2 Slot 1 Stack Port 1
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