X690 Stacking

X690 series switches can be stacked with other X690 switches, with X590 switches, X695 switches, and with X870 switches. They support native stacking using front-panel data ports 61 and 69.

Note

Note

The front-panel ports used for stacking on the X690 switch are located side by side, rather than above and below as on most other switch models.
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Note

Only QSFP28 direct-attach passive copper cable, at lengths up to 5 meters, can be used in X690 stacking ports.

Alternate stacking is not supported for X690 switches.

The stacking-support option is disabled by default for all X690 switches. For more information, see Enabling and Disabling the Stacking-Support Option.

Stacking Methods for X690 Switches summarizes stacking support for X690 switches.

Table 1. Stacking Methods for X690 Switches
Stacking Method Speed per Link (HDX) Cable Type and Lengths
SummitStack-V400 (Front panel ports 61,69) 106 Gbps 0.5m - 20m

QSFP28

SummitStack-V160 (Front panel ports 61,69) 42 Gbps 0.5m - 40Km

QSFP+