The stacking-support option is disabled by default for Summit X460 switches. For more information, see Enabling and Disabling the Stacking-Support Option.
The stacking port selection option, which allows you to choose between native and alternate ports, is enabled by default for X460 switches. For more information, see Selecting Native and Alternate Stacking Ports.
| Stacking Method | Speed per Link (HDX) | Cable Type and Lengths |
|---|---|---|
| SummitStack (rear panel, with module) |
10 Gbps | 0.5m, 1.5m, 3.0m, 5m 20 Gb Stacking Cable |
| SummitStack-V80 (with SSv80) |
20 Gbps | 0.5m–100m QSFP+ only |
| SummitStack-V (with XGM3-2sf, XGM3S-2sf, XGM3S-2xf) |
10 Gbps | 0.5m–40km SFP+, XFP |
For X460 native stacking, install a VIM2-SummitStack or VIM2-SummitStack-V80 port option card into the rear of the switch.
For a complete listing of compatible cables and optical transceivers, see the Extreme Optics Compatibility website.
To use alternate stacking on a Summit X460 switch, you must install an XGM3-2sf, XGM3S-2sf, or XGM3S-2xf port option card to add 10-Gbps ports to the switch. Alternate Stacking Ports for X460 Switches shows which port option cards are compatible with each X460 switch model for alternate stacking.
| Switch Model | Type or location of Native Stacking Ports | Alternate Stacking Ports | Location of Alternate Stacking Ports |
|---|---|---|---|
| X460-24t X460-24x X460-24p |
SummitStack module or
SummitStack-V80 module |
S1,S2
(29,30) |
XGM3-2sf or XGM3S-2sf or XGM3S-2xf |
| X460-48t X460-48p |
SummitStack module or SummitStack-V80 module |
S1,S2 (53,54) |
XGM3-2sf or XGM3S-2sf or XGM3S-2xf |
| X460-48x | SummitStack module or SummitStack-V80 module |
S1,S2 (49,50) |
XGM3S-2sf or XGM3S-2xf |