X460-G2 Stacking

Native Stacking for X460-G2 Switches

X460-G2 1-gigabit switch models (GE4) support native stacking through an attached VIM-2ss or VIM-2q module.

The VIM-2ss module permits stacking using the standard SummitStack cables.

VIM-2ss SummitStack Module

1 = LEDs

2= Stacking ports

The VIM-2q module connects to QSFP+ cables to form stacks using the SummitStack-V160 protocol.

VIM-2q Port Option Card

1 = LEDs

2= QSFP+ ports

Note

VIMs are not hot swappable. You must power down the switch before installing any VIMs.

Alternate Stacking for X460-G2 Switches

X460-G2 10-gigabit switch models (10GE4) support alternate stacking (SummitStack-V feature) through the 10G SFP+ ports located on the front panel. See Summit X460-G2 (10G Models) Stack Configuration Guidelines for additional considerations.

X460-G2 1-gigabit switch models (GE4) support alternate stacking through an attached VIM-2x module. See Summit X460-G2 (1G Models Using VIM Ports) Stack Configuration Guidelines for additional considerations.

Note

40G ports on the VIM-2q cannot be partitioned into four 10G ports.

Alternate Stacking Ports for X460-G2 Switches summarizes alternate stacking support for X460-G2 switches.

When the stacking-support option is enabled (with the enable stacking-support command), data communication stops on the physical data ports that are designated for alternate stacking. Then, when stacking is enabled (with the enable stacking command), those ports – listed in the Alternate Stacking Ports column of Alternate Stacking Ports for X460-G2 Switches – operate using the stacking protocol for the logical stacking ports.

Alternate Stacking Ports for X460-G2 Switches

Switch Model	Type or location of Native Stacking Ports	Alternate Stacking Ports	Location of Alternate Stacking Ports
X460-G2-24t-GE4 X460-G2-24p-GE4	VIM-2ss or VIM-2q	33,34	VIM-2x
X460-G2-48t-GE4 X460-G2-48p-GE4	VIM-2ss or VIM-2q	53,54	VIM-2x
X460-G2-24t-10GE4 X460-G2-24x-10GE4 X460-G2-24p-10GE4	VIM-2ss or VIM-2q	31,32	Front panel
X460-G2-48t-10GE4 X460-G2-48x-10GE4 X460-G2-48p-10GE4	VIM-2ss or VIM-2q	51,52	Front panel

Note

• On X460-G2 24-port 10GE4 switches, ports 31 and 32 are not available as data ports when the alternate stacking ports are used.
• On X460-G2 48-port 10GE4 switches, ports 51 and 52 are not available as data ports when the alternate stacking ports are used.

Additional Stacking Considerations for X460-G2 Switches