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Some questions regarding redundant setup with M4300 series switches - VMware Environment
Hey guys, we are planning to deploy new redundant Netgear Switches (M4300 series), mainly as a replacement for our currently in place core switch (also Netgear). We plan to use 2 M4300-12x12f, combi...
Hi Agsy,
Welcome to NETGEAR community!1.) It is recommended to stacking in a "circle".
2.) inter-switch data transmission also over stacking ports，and please use 10G to stacking.
For detail setting, you can look into "http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/M5300/M5300-M6100-M7100_SWA_v11_28Mar2015.pdf" capture 24 page 473.
3.) It is not necessary to add interconnection between switchs. Switchs in stacking mode is working as one device.
May the answers help you.
Hi Agsy,
Welcome to NETGEAR community!
1.) It is recommended to stacking in a "circle".
2.) inter-switch data transmission also over stacking ports，and please use 10G to stacking.
For detail setting, you can look into "http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/M5300/M5300-M6100-M7100_SWA_v11_28Mar2015.pdf" capture 24 page 473.
3.) It is not necessary to add interconnection between switchs. Switchs in stacking mode is working as one device.
May the answers help you.
Hi Carl_z,
thank you for your quick and valuable response, that helped a lot. All seems to work now as planned.
Cheers
Sascha
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