How many switches can be linked via IRF?

[C1Simon]

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

[Alan-WJ]

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.

[Fredrik Lönnman]

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.

[manuel.bitzi]

A7500 should support 4 Units since last automne. I'snt it?

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Manuel

[Fredrik Lönnman]

really? last I heard the 10500 (released in .ch in march) would be the first one, then the others would follow.

[manuel.bitzi]

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