Stacking V400 Alternative Configuration Required for Certain Fiber Cables

V400 is the default mode that sets the stack ports to 106G. V400 alternative configuration is required when using specific fiber cables. This mode sets the stack ports to 100G, enables pre-emphasis, and FEC (clause_91).

Cables requiring Alternative Configuration include:
  • QSFP28 SR4
  • QSFP28 LR4
  • QSFP28 CWDM4
  • QSFP28 PSM4
  • QxQ AOC cable - 5m
  • QxQ AOC cable - 7m
  • QxQ AOC cable - 10m
  • QxQ AOC cable - 20m
For a complete list of supported cables, see ExtremeSwitching and Summit Switches: Hardware Installation Guide for Switches Using ExtremeXOS Version 30.

Supported Platforms

ExtremeSwitching X590, X690, X870 series switches.

Changed CLI Commands

Changes are underlined.

configure stacking-support stack-port [stack-ports | all] selection [native {V80 | V160} | V320 |V400 {alternative-configuration} | help} | alternate]