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28 | Install the S4810
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Figure 4-3. Two S4810 Systems Connected in a Ring
Connect Three S4810 Systems
To provide backup connectivity and increased data transfer between the systems, Dell Force10
recommends inserting an additional cable between the two units, in a second stacking port, as shown in
Figure 4-4 .
. CAUTION: To connect S4810 systems, use only Dell Force10 supported stacking cables.
To connect three S4810 systems in a ring ( Figure 4-4 ), starting with the S4810 at the bottom of the stack,
follow these steps:
. NOTE: The port numbers in the following procedure are used as examples only.
Step Task
1 Insert one end of the first cable into stack port 60 of chassis 1 (bottom).
2 Insert the other end of the cable into stack port 52 of chassis 2 (center).
3 Insert the second cable into stack port 60 of chassis 2 (center) and port 52 the chassis 3 (top).
4 Use the third cable to connect the top and bottom units by inserting one end of the cable into stack port 56 on
chassis 1 (bottom) and the other end of the cable into stack port 60 on chassis 3 (top).
52 60
48 56
52 60
48 56
Chassis 1
Chassis 2