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DXS-3600-32S 10GbE Layer 2/3 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Switch to a Server
When configuring a network, users will most likely have to add a server or two to this switch. Generally, any port on this
switch can be used to connect to a server, as they all operate at a maximum speed of one 10Gbps. What sets this
switch apart is the fact that there are powerful software applications available on this switch that specifically caters for
better server access, management and security.
Figure 3-3 Connecting the Switch to a server
Switch Stacking
This switch supports physical stacking, where a set of four switches can be combined to be managed by one IP
address. Each switch, that has the DXS-3600-EM-Stack module installed, has two stacking slots located at the front of
the device, which can be used to connect these ports together using copper or fiber stacking cables (sold separately) in
a ring topology.
As shown in the figure below, the stacked switches are configured in a ring topology where data can be transferred in
two directions. This topology is very resilient due to the fact that if there is a break in the ring, data can still be
transferred through the stacking cables between switches in the stack.
Figure 3-4 Switches stacked, using the DXS-3600-EM-Stack Module, in Ring Topology
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