topic RE: Stacking between x670-G2-48x-4q and x480-48t in Network Architecture & Design

Stacking between x670-G2-48x-4q and x480-48t

MOLOY_KUMAR_KAR — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 23:40:00 GMT

Which type of Connector + Cable type is needed to create an Alternate Stack between x670-G2-48x-4q and x480-48t?

RE: Stacking between x670-G2-48x-4q and x480-48t

Drew_C — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 05:45:00 GMT

Welcome to The Hub!
Do you have VIM module installed in the back of your X480? Take a look at the Summary of Conditions for Alternate Stacking Ports for a better understanding of what is required for an alternate stack (aka SummitStackV).

Here's a matrix of what models and methods work together:
http://documentation.extremenetworks.com/summit/Summit_Family_HW_Install/Stacking/r_combining-switch...

As far as cabling, the QSFP+ direct-attach passive copper or the QSFP+ direct-attach active optical cables will be required, unless using SummitStackV, which will use a normal 10G fiber connection. Native stacking with a VIM3-40G4x on the X480 would be preferred so that you can benefit from higher speeds and less risk of a bottleneck.

RE: Stacking between x670-G2-48x-4q and x480-48t

MOLOY_KUMAR_KAR — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 06:14:00 GMT

Hello,

Thanks!

As far as Native is concerned, my understanding is that x480 does not support that? Instead VIM3-40G4x is the Alternate Stacking/ also called SummitStack-V (that's what is mentioned in EXOS HW document, named Summit Family Hardware Installation Guide Table 105: Alternate Stacking Ports Page 215).

I am looking for SummitStack-V with VIM2-10G4X to stack x480-48t and x670-G2-48x-4q over 10Gbps.

Now x480 VIM2-10G4x has XFP ports whereas Summit X670-G2-48x-4q Alternate Stacking port uses 47 and 48 SFP+.

That means to use a 10Gbps Stack, we have to use XFP on x480, SFP+ on x670 and a normal MMF/LC-LC to connect the 2 Switches?

BR//Moloy

RE: Stacking between x670-G2-48x-4q and x480-48t

MOLOY_KUMAR_KAR — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 06:20:00 GMT

Also,

To add, x480 has this note so only VIM2-10G4x can be used on x480.

NOTE: The Summit X480-48t or X480-48x switch must have an installed VIM2-10G4X to configure alternate stacking ports. Alternate stacking ports are not supported with the VIM3-40G4X.

BR//Moloy

RE: Stacking between x670-G2-48x-4q and x480-48t

MOLOY_KUMAR_KAR — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 12:53:00 GMT

Below documentation says this:

Summit X480-48t and X480-48x switches do not have 10-Gbps ports on the base model switch. To use the SummitStack-V feature on these switches, you must install either a VIM2-10G4X module (ports S3 (51) and S4 (52) can then be configured as alternate stacking ports). Alternate stacking ports are not supported with the VIM3-40G4X.

http://documentation.extremenetworks.com/summit/Summit_Family_HW_Install/Stacking/c_summary-of-condi...

I am confused, can we use VIM3 or only VIM2 can be used for Stacking on a x480-48t?

Regards
Moloy