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Figure 4-2. 2 S55s with 2-port 12G stacking modules Connect three or more S55s 2-port 12G stacking modules As an option, when using the 2-port 12G stacking modules, insert a second cable into the other open stack ports, as shown in Figure 4-3. The second cable provides both backup connectivity and increased data transfer between the units. Starting with the S55 at the bottom of the stack: • Insert one end of the first cable into Stack Port 48 (or 49). • Insert the other end of the cable into Stack Port 48 (or 49) of the middle S55. • Insert the second cable into Stack Port 49 (or 49) of the middle and top S55s. • Use the remaining cable to connect the top and bottom S55s by inserting one end of the cable into the open Stack Port 49 (or 48) of the bottom S55 and the other end of the cable into Stack Port 48 (or 49) of the top S55. Figure 4-3. 3 S55s with 2-port 12G stacking modules Install the S55 | 23

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Figure 4-2.
2 S55s with 2-port 12G stacking modules
Connect three or more S55s
2-port 12G stacking modules
As an option, when using the 2-port 12G stacking modules, insert a second cable into the other open stack
ports, as shown in
Figure
4-
3
. The second cable provides both backup connectivity and increased data
transfer between the units.
Starting with the S55 at the bottom of the stack:
•
Insert one end of the first cable into Stack Port 48 (or 49).
•
Insert the other end of the cable into Stack Port 48 (or 49) of the middle S55.
•
Insert the second cable into Stack Port 49 (or 49) of the middle and top S55s.
•
Use the remaining cable to connect the top and bottom S55s by inserting one end of the cable into the
open Stack Port 49 (or 48) of the bottom S55 and the other end of the cable into Stack Port 48 (or 49) of
the top S55.
Figure 4-3.
3 S55s with 2-port 12G stacking modules