Instruction Manual

AT-8326GB Installation Guide
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Switch Stacking
Topology
A switch stack creates a powerful logical switch by allowing two or more
individual switches to function as one unit. Switch stacks can simplify
network management because you can manage the switches as a unit,
rather than individually. The network topology in Figure 22 includes
several examples of AT-8326GB switch stacks.
Figure 22 Switch Stacking Topology
Legend
10Base-T/100Base-TX link
100Base-FX link
1000Base-SX link
1000Base-LX link
Port trunk
Site 1:
AT-8326GB
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Site 2:
AT-8326GB switch
Site 5:
AT-8326GB switch
Site 3:
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Site 4:
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