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05-11-2011 07:52 AM
05-11-2011 07:52 AM
How many switches can be linked via IRF?
Hi there
We've bought 5 JE069As. Is it possible to connect all 5 switches via IRF? The indications seem to be that it is limited to 4, which may pose us some problems.
Many thanks
Simon
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05-11-2011 08:40 AM
05-11-2011 08:40 AM
Re: How many switches can be linked via IRF?
Depends on the switch type, some types can connect up to 9 others just 2. The 5120 is classed as an edge device rather than core or aggregation so generally these only stack around 4 units. This makes sense really as edge switches tend to only have a couple of links back into the core, usually a couple of 1Gb connections in a link-aggregation. If you are trying to use this as a core switch, then you may find that this is the wrong product.
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05-11-2011 01:36 PM
05-11-2011 01:36 PM
Re: How many switches can be linked via IRF?
5120 = 4
5500 and 58xx = 9
7500, 9500 and 12500 = 2
10500 will be the first core chassie with support for 4 switches in an IRF.
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MASE Network Infrastructure [2011]
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05-16-2011 09:23 AM
05-16-2011 09:23 AM
Re: How many switches can be linked via IRF?
A7500 should support 4 Units since last automne. I'snt it?
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Manuel
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05-16-2011 12:32 PM
05-16-2011 12:32 PM
Re: How many switches can be linked via IRF?
really? last I heard the 10500 (released in .ch in march) would be the first one, then the others would follow.
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05-16-2011 11:01 PM
05-16-2011 11:01 PM
Re: How many switches can be linked via IRF?
Hi srg
Sorry, you've right. I've checked it.
On an older roadmap is was announced for automne 2010. But on the current roadmap, it's planned for End of this Year.
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Manuel
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