Owner's Manual

Managing a Switch Stack 147
1 For each switch in the stack, connect one of the short stacking cables from
stacking port one on the switch to stacking port two on the next switch.
2 If necessary, use a separately purchased, long (3 meter) stacking cable to
connect the switches. Repeat this process until all of the devices are
connected.
3 Use the remaining stacking cable to connect the remaining free ports, from
port one of the last switch to port two of the first switch.
Figure 8-2. Connecting a Stack of PowerConnect M6348 Switches
Creating a PowerConnect M8024-k Stack
You can stack up to six PowerConnect M8024-k switches. Create a stack by
connecting adjacent units using the 10G SFP+ fiber ports in a ring topology.
You can use the built-in SFP+ ports or the SFP+ ports in a module installed
in the expansion slot.
Stacking Cable
Upper and Lower
Stacking Ports