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Dell PowerEdge FN I/O Module Configuration Guide 9.10(0.0)

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Cabling the Switch Stack

Dell PowerEdge FN I/O Aggregators are connected to operate as a single stack in a ring topology using the SFP+ or Base-T ports on the front end ports 9 and 10. To create a stack in either a ring or daisy-chain topology, you can use two units on the same chassis or up to six units across multiple chassis.

Prerequisite: Before you attach the stacking cables, all Aggregators in the stack must be powered up with the default or reconfigured settings.

To connect stacking ports, use only SFP+ transceivers, SFP+ cables and BaseT and its supported cables (separately purchased). For example:
  1. Insert a cable in port 9 on the first aggregator.
  2. Connect the cable to port 10 on the next aggregator.
  3. Continue this pattern on up to 6 aggregators.
  4. Connect a cable from port 9 on the last aggregator to port 10 on the first aggregator. This creates a ring topology.
  • NOTE: The resulting topology allows the stack to function as a single switch with resilient failover capabilities.

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