34Figure 38 IRF fabric topologyConnecting the IRF member switches in a ToR solutionYou can install IRF member switches in different racks side by side to deploy a top of rack (ToR)solution.Figure 39 ToR cablingConfiguring basic IRF settingsAfter you install the IRF member switches, power on the switches, and log in to each IRF memberswitch (see the fundamentals configuration guide for the switch series) to configure their memberIDs, member priorities, and IRF port bindings.Follow these guidelines when you configure the switches:• Assign the master switch higher member priority than any other switch.• Bind physical ports to IRF port 1 on one switch and to IRF port 2 on the other switch. Youperform IRF port binding before or after connecting IRF physical ports depending on thesoftware release.• Execute the display irf configuration command to verify the basic IRF settings.For more information about configuring basic IRF settings, see the IRF configuration guide or virtualtechnologies configuration guide for the switch series, depending on the software version.Connecting the IRF physical portsUse twisted pair cables, SFP/SFP+ cables, or SFP/SFP+ transceiver modules and fibers to connectthe IRF member switches as planned.Wear an ESD wrist strap when you connect twisted pair cables, SFP/SFP+ cables, or SFP/SFP+transceiver modules and fibers. For how to connect them, see H3C Transceiver Modules andNetwork Cables Installation Guide.41 231 2 3 4
