MS225-48FP and MS210-48FP Physical Stacking question

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MS225-48FP and MS210-48FP Physical Stacking question

Hi there, I am designing a new switch stack and wanted to verify a concept with my fellow Meraki enthusiasts.

 

In their MDF I would place 6 switches.

  • 1 x MS225-48FP 
  • 5 x MS210-48FP
  • 5 x MA-CBL-40G-1M (to physically stack the MS225-48FP as the top switch and the other MS210-48FP)
  • 1 x MA-CBL-40G-3M (to connect the bottom MS210-48FP stack port to the second stack port on the MS225-48FP.

 

ms225&210 stack.JPGms225&210 stack-2.JPG.png

 

 

 

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David Burgess
CCNP R&S, Security,
CCNA Wireless, MCNA, ECMS1
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ww
Kind of a big deal
Kind of a big deal

if you have 5 switches in stack.  you best off with 5 cable. 

 

see your second picture. 4 switches 4 stacking cables

BrechtSchamp
Kind of a big deal

Yup, that's supported. MS210 and MS225 can be attached together. Stacks of 8 switches is the max supported and you would be at 6.

 

But you're missing stacking cables. You need one per switch.

 

MS225 -- MS210 -- MS210 -- MS210 -- MS210 -- MS210

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Also note that you don't necessarily need a long cable physically. You can use all short cables too.

 

Here's the principle (shown with 3750X but the principle is the same):

253200

 

As opposed to:

253201

Yes, I'm very familiar with Catalyst switch stacking. 

 

Thank you for your help.

 

David

 

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David Burgess
CCNP R&S, Security,
CCNA Wireless, MCNA, ECMS1
ww
Kind of a big deal
Kind of a big deal

you cant add 2 cables in 1 slot

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