Build Basic Stacks
A stack can be created in either of two ways:
- In native stacking,
switches are connected using either designated Ethernet data ports or dedicated
stacking connectors.
- In alternate
stacking, switches are connected using 10-Gbps Ethernet data ports
that have been configured for stacking. These ports are located either on the
switch itself or on option cards installed on either the front or the rear of
the switch.
Note
Native stacking can be
configured using Native-400 utilizing QSFP28 optics or
Native-400-Alternative-Configuration using long range AOC optics.
When planning and building your stack, be sure to follow port
compatibility and cabling recommendations as described in this chapter.
