3Com 4400 Switch User Manual


 
28 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH
Cascade Extender Unit. The Cascade Module is installed into the
expansion slot at the rear of the Switch and the Cascade Extender Unit
plugs into the Cascade Module.
Figure 8 Stacking more than two Switch 4400 units
For information on ordering the Cascade Kits contact your supplier. For
illustrations and information on how to install the Cascade Kits, refer to
the user documentation that accompanies these Kits.
Rules For Stacking
Units
This information is also provided in the user documentation that
accompanies the Cascade Kits.
The maximum number of Switch units in a stack is limited to 8. The
stack may contain a combination of 24 and 48 port units.
Only one Cascade Module can be installed per Switch. If Cascade
Modules are fitted to both expansion slots in a Switch then both
Modules will be disabled.
Cascade Modules are NOT hot-swappable or hot-insertable. Ensure
that the Switch is powered off before inserting or removing a Cascade
Module.
SuperStack 3 Cascade Module
3C17224
Switch 1
SuperStack 3 Cascade Module
3C17224
U
P
Switch 2
3
C
1
7
22
4
DOWN
3C17224
SuperStack 3 Cascade Module
DO
W
N
UP
SuperStack 3 Cascade Module
3C17224
U
P
Switch 4
SuperStack 3 Cascade Module
3C17224
U
P
M
odule 2
M
odule 2
Switch 3
3
C
1
72
2
4
DO
W
N
UP
M
odule 2
Module 2
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