Q-Logic 5800V SERIES Manuel D’Utilisation

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You can connect up to six switches together through the XPAK ports using XPAK switch stacking cables. Stacking 
provides performance and fail-over while preserving ports for devices.

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For a 2-switch stack, use two 3-inch stacking cables.

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For a 3-switch stack, use two 3-inch stacking cables and one 9-inch stacking cable.

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For a 4-switch stack, use three 3-inch stacking cables and three 9-inch stacking cables.

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For a 5-switch stack, use four 3-inch stacking cables and four 9-inch stacking cables.

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For a 6-switch stack, use two 3-inch stacking cables and six 9-inch stacking cables.

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Remove the XPAK port covers according to the instructions provided with the stacking cables. Connect 2, 3, 4, 
5,or 6 switches into stacks.

2-SWITCH STACK

3-SWITCH STACK

4-SWITCH STACK

5-SWITCH STACK

6-SWITCH STACK