Installation Guide
HyperStack Cable
9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch
1. HyperStack Cables, 25 inch (2) 2. License Key Upgrade, HyperStack (1)
HyperStacking connects two QLogic 9200 model switches through the Inter-Chassis Connection (ICC)
ports on the two pairs of CPU blades. Two HyperStack™ kits are required to successfully connect two
switches. Each HyperStack kit contains one HyperStack license key and two cables. HyperStacking is
not disruptive and can be done with both switches operational or both switches powered off.
Tools Required
Crosshead screwdriver, medium
Tie wraps (6)
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Installation Guide HyperStack Cable 9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch
1U Maximum
Mount the Switches
Mount the switches in a rack, one on top of the
other with no more than 1U of space between
them. A cable loom can be installed in this
space.
Horizontal clearance from the CPU blades to the
rack opening or door should be 7–8 inches to
allow for HyperStack cabling.
Refer to the QLogic 9000 Series Stackable
Chassis Switch Rack Mounting Guide for
detailed mounting instructions.
Verify Domain IDs
Verify that the two switches have different
domain IDs. If they do not, change the domain ID
of one of the switches using the
Set Config Switch command.
Verify Firmware Version 7.8
Enter the Show Version command to verify that
the two switches have firmware version 7.8 or
later.
Switch #> show domains
Principal switch is (local): 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:4a:e8
Domain ID List:
Domain 1 (0x1 ) WWN = 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:4a:e8
Switch #>show version
SystemDescription QLogic 9000 Series
HostName <undefined>
EthIPv4NetworkAddress 10.20.11.192
EthIPv6NetworkAddress ::
MACAddress 00:c0:dd:00:71:ee
WorldWideName 10:00:00:c0:dd:00:71:ed
ChassisSerialNumber FAM033100024
SymbolicName Switch
ActiveSWVersion V7.8.x.x.xx.xx
ActiveTimestamp day month date time year
POSTStatus Passed
PrimaryCPU CPU0
SecondaryCPUStatus HotStandby
Install version 7.8 firmware, if necessary. Enter
the Image command to download and unpack
the firmware. Enter the Hotreset command to
Switch #> admin start
Switch (admin) #> image fetch account_name ip_address
filename
perform a non-disruptive activation.
Switch (admin) $> image unpack filename
Wait for the unpack to complete.
Image unpack command result: Passed
Switch (admin) $> hotreset
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