topic Re: ICX 7450 40Gig Stacking/Uplinks not possible in ICX Switches

ICX 7450 40Gig Stacking/Uplinks not possible

lks — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:59:18 GMT

Hello Ruckus Pack,

I have four 7450 Switches with two 1Port 40Gig Modules installed in the rear slots.
I want to build a stack with all 4 Switches. But when I stack connect them (via 0.5m QSFP+ passive DAC Cable) some ports of the switches are not coming online. the modules and also the cables are being recognised but the port stays down.
I tried it with the FI08095k firmware - then upgraded to the FI09010h_cd2 version. Same problem. Some ports just don't want to come online.

I tried new cables, new modules, completely flashing the switch, reconfiguring it and so on. Nothing helps.

I now have seen that there are installed two of the RPS15-E PowerSupplys
Do I need the RPS16-E with more power to use 3 Modules?

Does anyone have any idea what I can do?
Thank you 🙂

Re: ICX 7450 40Gig Stacking/Uplinks not possible

BenBeck — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:10:08 GMT

RPS15 is correct for non-POE ICX7450s. RPS16 is correct for POE ICX7450s. The power supply used is not tied to the number of modules you have in the chassis. Are the modules actually online (OK) in 'show module' output?

Could you also send in the first page of the 'show run'?

What is the exact model of optic you are using? Is it Ruckus branded?

The best bet would likely be to open a support case (see my signature) and then one of our engineers can help troubleshoot.

Re: ICX 7450 40Gig Stacking/Uplinks not possible

lks — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:18:06 GMT

Hi Ben,
thank you for the very fast answer.
I currently have no access to my switches. I will add the Infos tomorrow.
Yes the modules show status online. Green light is on on alle modules. And there are shown in the switch.
Here one info from my documentation.

ICX7450-48P POE 48-port Management Module
Serial #:CY
Software Package: BASE_SOFT_PACKAGE
Current License: l3-base
P-ASIC 0: type B548, rev 01 Chip BCM56548_A0
==========================================================================
UNIT 1: SL 2: ICX7400-4X10GF 4-port 40G Module
Serial #:CY
==========================================================================
UNIT 1: SL 3: ICX7400-1X40GQ 1-port 40G Module
Serial #:CY
==========================================================================
UNIT 1: SL 4: ICX7400-1X40GQ 1-port 40G Module
Serial #:CY
==========================================================================

Re: ICX 7450 40Gig Stacking/Uplinks not possible

BenBeck — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:23:31 GMT

Sounds good. Below commands would help identifying the optic side of things.

show media eth x/y/z

show media validation

Re: ICX 7450 40Gig Stacking/Uplinks not possible

lks — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 07:06:41 GMT

Hi Ben,

One Port is online and one stays offline...
There should be an connection to SW03 1/4/1
As discussed the infos:

SSH@SW02#show module
Module Status Ports Starting MAC
U1:M1 ICX7450-48 48-port Management Module OK 48 c803.f516.a280
U1:M2 ICX7400-4X10GF 4-port 40G Module OK 4 c803.f516.a2b1
U1:M3 ICX7400-1X40GQ 1-port 40G Module OK 1 c803.f516.a2b5
U1:M4 ICX7400-1X40GQ 1-port 40G Module OK 1 c803.f516.a2b9
SSH@SW02#

SSH@SW02#show media eth 1/3/1

Port 1/3/1: Type : 40GBASE-Passive Copper 1m (QSFP+)

Vendor: RUCKUS Version: A

Part# : 58-0000033-01 Serial#: G2230267040-1

SSH@SW02#show media eth 1/4/1

Port 1/4/1: Type : 40GBASE-Passive Copper 1m (QSFP+)

Vendor: RUCKUS Version: A

Part# : 58-0000033-01 Serial#: G2230267039-2

SSH@SW02#show media validation

Port Supported Vendor Type
----------------------------------------------------------------------
1/3/1 Yes RUCKUS Type : 40GBASE-Passive Copper 1m (QSFP+)
1/4/1 Yes RUCKUS Type : 40GBASE-Passive Copper 1m (QSFP+)

SSH@SW02#show int br
1/3/1 Up Forward Full 40G None No 1 0 c803.f516.a2b5
1/4/1 Down None None None None No 1 0 c803.f516.a2b9

SSH@SW02#show lldp neighbors

Lcl Port Chassis ID Port ID Port Description System Name

1/3/1 c803.f516.a9c0 c803.f516.a9f9 40GigabitEthernet1/4/1 SW04

Re: ICX 7450 40Gig Stacking/Uplinks not possible

lks — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 08:08:37 GMT

Hi Ben,
as Im still troubleshooting I found that my ports going to state blocking.
I want to do a 40 gig ring stack with the four switches. - and have them cabled like that...

When I want to build the stack I get the infos that the ports need to be online? But how?
I disabled STP on the stacking ports but had no luck
What am I missing?

Re: ICX 7450 40Gig Stacking/Uplinks not possible

BenBeck — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:38:45 GMT

'Blocking' is a layer 2 status and is irrelevant if the port is down at layer 1, so I would not worry about seeing that status. Is the port defined as a stack port (first part of 'show run')? Are you using stacking interactive setup to stack?

https://community.ruckuswireless.com/t5/RUCKUS-Self-Help/How-to-Build-an-ICX-Stack-via-Stack-Interactive-Setup-or-Zero/td-p/37733

It may be easier to open a support case and have us troubleshoot with you.

Re: ICX 7450 40Gig Stacking/Uplinks not possible

lks — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:04:57 GMT

SSH@SW02#show run
Current configuration:
!
ver 09.0.10h_cd2T211
!
stack unit 1
module 1 icx7450-48-port-management-module
module 2 icx7400-xgf-4port-40g-module
module 3 icx7400-qsfp-1port-40g-module
module 4 icx7400-qsfp-1port-40g-module
stack-port ethernet 1/3/1
stack-port ethernet 1/4/1
!
!
!
no global-stp

Re: ICX 7450 40Gig Stacking/Uplinks not possible

BenBeck — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:16:44 GMT

That looks good to me. I would advise opening a case so we can formally help you.

Re: ICX 7450 40Gig Stacking/Uplinks not possible

worunstod — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 09:52:58 GMT

I currently have no access to my switches. I will add the Infos tomorrow.

jjsploit.click

indigo card

Re: ICX 7450 40Gig Stacking/Uplinks not possible

lks — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 10:01:32 GMT

Hi Ben,

just for your info: I tried building the stack with the 10Gig Ports - no Problems. Works like a charm.
I have an open ticket, if the hardware is the problem. We will see.

Thanks for your help

Re: ICX 7450 40Gig Stacking/Uplinks not possible

frnkblk — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:47:47 GMT

I’ve had the same issue, could not find resolution, so stacked with 10G ports.

Re: ICX 7450 40Gig Stacking/Uplinks not possible

lks — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:58:53 GMT

Hi frnkblk,

Im currently still in contact with the support.
I will let you know if there is anything new.
Currently we ware testing with new, replacement hardware.

Re: ICX 7450 40Gig Stacking/Uplinks not possible

ijip — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:51:56 GMT

Any update or solution here? I have the same issue - for me it is important to stack 40G.

Re: ICX 7450 40Gig Stacking/Uplinks not possible

lks — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:22:30 GMT

Hi,

after a long time with the support I got all (4) switches replaced.
With the new switches the problem is gone. Now my stack is working fine.

So for me the problem was the really in the switch not in the modules or cables.