Connecting Active or Passive QSFP+ Cables

The QSFP+ direct-attach cable is used to connect ports on any of the following modules:

X460-G2 switch with VIM-2q module, which supports SummitStack-V160
X670-G2-48x-4q switch, which supports SummitStack-V80 (supported in EXOS 30.1 and prior releases only), V-160, or V-320
X770 switch, which supports SummitStack-V160 or V-320

Follow these steps to connect a QSFP+ direct-attach cable.

Holding the QSFP+ connector by its sides, insert the connector into the port on the switch as shown in the following figures.

Connecting a QSFP+ Passive Copper Direct-Attach Cable to a SummitStack-V Module

Connecting a QSFP+ Active Optical Direct-Attach Cable to a SummitStack-V Module
Push the connector into the port until you hear it click into place.

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