Question about Dell 5500 series switches

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guc32

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I see that these switches can stack through HDMI. In doing so, will the 10g pass through the HDMI cable? So #1 computer hooking up to #1 switch with 10g connection talk to #2 computer on #2 switch with also a 10g connection?

What I dont know is stacking same as plugging a RJ45 connecting both switches.
 
From: http://www.dell.com/downloads/global/products/pwcnt/en/powerconnect-5500-series-spec.pdf

The HDMI stacking link has 10Gb/s of bandwidth. So, a 10Gb computer on #1 switch talking to a 10Gb computer on #2 switch could saturate the stack link.

The benefit of stacking is that you can manage all your stacked switches via a single IP/web interface. There may be additional benefits, but other than the single IP management it's the same as connecting the switches via 10Gb copper/SFP+ ports.

Riley
 
Ahh ok. Thanks for the reply. So best to get more 10gb connection is buy a switch with more 10gb ports.
 
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