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ChristISM
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Nov 23, 2015
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Configure switch in "ring"

Hi,

 

I would like to know if there is any special configure to configure Netgear switch in "ring", I mean 1x SFP cable from Switch 1 -> Switch 2 -> Switch 3 -> Switch 4 -> then one to Switch 1.

 

Thanks!

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  • JohnRo's avatar
    JohnRo
    Nov 26, 2015

    Hello ChristISM, 

     

    The  GS728TPS' are the only ones that are stackable. I'm thinking you can stack the 3 GS728TPS' and cascade the other 3 switches to them. If you will connect the switches by using thier SFP ports, I am afraid it might cause a loop. 

     

    Thanks, 

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    JohnRo
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Nov 24, 2015

    Hello ChristISM, 

     

    Welcome to the community! 

     

    What are the model numbers of these switches that you want to run on a ring topology?  If the switches are stackable, you can just use stacking instead (see definition). 

     

    I look forward to your response. 

     

    Thanks, 

    • ChristISM's avatar
      ChristISM
      Aspirant
      Nov 25, 2015

      Hi! and thanks :)

       

      sorry for delay, it's crazy out here :D

       

      We have :

      • 3x GS728TPS
      • 2x GS724Tv3
      • 1x GS724Tv4

      Are they all able to be stack? Instead, I assume I can use the stack fiber cable between each switch in ring topology but is there any modification I need to do?

      • JohnRo's avatar
        JohnRo
        NETGEAR Employee Retired
        Nov 26, 2015

        Hello ChristISM, 

         

        The  GS728TPS' are the only ones that are stackable. I'm thinking you can stack the 3 GS728TPS' and cascade the other 3 switches to them. If you will connect the switches by using thier SFP ports, I am afraid it might cause a loop. 

         

        Thanks, 

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