Building Basic Stacks
A stack can be created in either of two ways:
- In native stacking, switches are connected
using either designated Ethernet data ports or dedicated stacking
connectors.
- In alternate
stacking, switches are connected using 10-Gbps Ethernet data ports
that have been configured for stacking. These ports are located either on the
switch itself or on option cards installed on the rear of the switch.
When planning and building your stack, be sure to follow port
compatibility and cabling recommendations as described in this chapter.
See Combining Switches from Different Series for information about which switch series can be combined to form
a stack.
