Stacking two HPE 5130 EI switches using 10GBE?

[preecy]

Is it possible to stack two HPE 5130 EI switches (model: JG941A) using the 10GbE ports. If so what modules/cables are required?

[johnk3r]

Yes, it is possible !

The documents suggests the following:

When you select transceiver modules and cables, follow these restrictions and guidelines:

• Use Category 6A (or above) twisted-pair cables to connect 10-GE ports in a short distance.
• Use SFP+ or QSFP+ DAC cables to connect SFP+ or QSFP+ ports in a short distance.
• Use SFP+ or QSFP+ transceiver modules and fibers to connect SFP+ or QSFP+ ports in a long distance.
• The transceiver modules at the two ends of an IRF link must be the same type.

NOTE:
The transceiver modules and DAC cables available for the switch are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of transceiver modules and DAC cables, contact your Hewlett Packard Enterprise sales representative.

[preecy]

many thanks :p

[parnassus]

Hi,

If with the word "stacking" you mean "IRF fabric" of two (or more) HPE 5130 EI Switches then good sources are:

• the HPE FlexNetwork 5130 EI Switch Series IRF Configuration Guide (here)
• the Chapter "Setting up IRF fabric" of HPE FlexNetwork 5130 EI Switch Series Installation Guide (here)
• the HPE FlexNetwork 5130 EI Switch Series FAQ (here), especially the 4th Question and the Service Functions section too.