Dell PowerEdge M I/O Aggregator Getting Started Manual

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Assembling a Switch Stack 29Assembling a Switch StackAfter you complete the initial configuration, the Aggregator is powered upand operational. Stacking is supported only on the 40GbE ports on the basemodule.Stacking is limited to two Aggregators in the same chassis in a single stack. Upto three stacks are supported in an M1000e chassis. To configure a switchstack, you must use the CLI.Cabling the Switch StackFigure 1-9 shows a stacking example using two Aggregators in a chassis. TheAggregators are connected to operate as a single stack in a ring topology usingonly the 40GbE ports on the base modules. You can use the 40GbE ports onthe base module to create a stack in either a ring or daisy-chain topology.Prerequisite: Before you attach the stacking cables, all Aggregators in thestack must be powered up with the default or reconfigured settings asdescribed in "Reconfiguring Default Settings" on page 21.