Example: Basic Stack with Eight Switches

SummitStack Cable Connections Using Eight Switches with Integrated SummitStack Ports shows cable connections for an 8-node stack using SummitStack 40G cables to connect switches with integrated SummitStack ports.
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SummitStack Cable Connections Using Eight Switches with Integrated SummitStack Ports
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Basic Stack with Eight Switches: Connections lists the recommended order for connecting the stacking ports in this example.
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Basic Stack with Eight Switches: 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 6 Stack Port 1
Slot 6 Stack Port 2 Slot 7 Stack Port 1
Slot 7 Stack Port 2 Slot 8 Stack Port 1
Slot 8 Stack Port 2 Slot 1 Stack Port 1