Example: Basic Stack with Four Switches

This example shows a stack of four switches in a single rack.

The slot numbers presume a console connection to the switch at the top of the physical stack.

SummitStack Cable Connections Using Eight Switches with Integrated SummitStack Ports shows cable connections for a 4-node stack using SummitStack 40G cables to connect switches with integrated SummitStack ports.

SummitStack Cable Connections Using Eight Switches with Integrated SummitStack Ports

Basic Stack with Four Switches: Connections lists the recommended order for connecting the stacking ports in this example.

Basic Stack with Four 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 1	Stack Port 1