Stacking Features; High Stack Count; Single Ip Management - Dell Networking N4000 Series Configuration Manual

Stacking Features

For information about creating and maintaining a stack of switches, see
"Managing a Switch Stack" on page 171.

High Stack Count

The Dell Networking N2000, N3000, and N4000 series switches include a
stacking feature that allows up to 12 switches to operate as a single unit. The
N2000 and N3000 series switches have two fixed mini-SAS stacking
connectors at the rear. N2000 series switches will stack with other N2000
series switches and Dell Networking N3000 series switches stack with other
N3000 series switches.
Dell Networking N4000 series switches stack with other Dell Networking
N4000 series switches over front panel ports configured for stacking.

Single IP Management

When multiple switches are connected together through the stack ports, they
operate as a single unit with a larger port count. The stack operates and is
managed as a single entity. One switch acts as the master, and the entire stack
is managed through the management interface (Web, CLI, or SNMP) of the
stack master.
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Switch Feature Overview