Brocade FastIron Ethernet Switch Stacking Configuration Guide - Manual (Page 18)

The procedure for cabling a stack of FCX devices differs depending on whether your stack contains
FCX-E and FCX-I devices. The following figure shows FCX-S and FCXS-F devices cabled in linear
and ring stack topologies. Note that these devices are cabled from the rear panel.
FIGURE 1 FCX linear and ring stack topologies
FIGURE 2 FCX-E ring topology stack using SFP+ module ports
Traditional Stacking
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