Configuring the System
HP NonStop S-Series Hardware Installation and FastPath Guide—541880-001
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Create a Cascading Ethernet Switch Configuration
Procedure
This procedure to construct a cascading Ethernet switch configuration assumes you
have already constructed the operating configuration shown in Figure 10-2 on
page 10-3.
Switch 1 and Switch 2 are the Ethernet switches or hubs already installed in the
operating configuration. You are adding cascading switches or hubs 3 and 4.
1. Unpack and install Switch 3 using the documentation that came with the switch or
hub.
2. Unpack and install Switch 4 using the documentation that came with the switch or
hub.
3. Set the MDI switch on Switches 2 and 3 to allow the cascade ports of Switches 2
and 3 to connect to another switch or hub as shown in Figure 10-9. To set the MDI
switch, see the documentation provided with the Ethernet switches or hubs.
The MDI switch on Switch 1 should already be set to allow the cascade port of
Switch 1 to connect to another Switch.
Figure 10-8. Cascading Ethernet Switch Configuration
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Do not use this figure as a wiring diagram. Actual connections vary depending on the Ethernet switch
Switch 2
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Cascading Ethernet Switch
