Properly link two XGS-1250 switches with an ethernet cable

CarlosGT
CarlosGT Posts: 4  Freshman Member
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I have 2 Zyxel XGS-1250-12 switches (latest firmwate) linked with a single Cat. 8 ethernet cable on 10Gb port.

I haver read about some setup when linking 2 switches (on managed devices something called "Trunk").

Please, let me know if is there any special setup to make it works properly.

Thank you.

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  • Zyxel_Melen
    Zyxel_Melen Posts: 2,854  Zyxel Employee
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    Hi @CarlosGT,

    May I know your purpose is to have VLAN trunk? Or the static trunk?

    If is VLAN trunk, you just need to make sure all of your VLANs are tagged member of the connecting ports. Here's a VLAN FAQ:

    How to configure VLAN for web-managed switch? — Zyxel Community

    If is static trunk, you can setup Link aggregation(AKA LAG/static trunk).

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    Hope it helps.

    Zyxel Melen


  • CarlosGT
    CarlosGT Posts: 4  Freshman Member
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    Hi Melen.

    It is a simple scenario: 2 XGS-1250-12 switches (one en first floor and another in second floor) linked with a single ethernet cable on port 10Gb. (Let´s say port 11).

    I was asking about if is there any setup on the ports so they knew there is a switch on the other side and manage traffic on a more efficient way.

    Thank you for your answer and support.

    Carlos

  • Zyxel_Melen
    Zyxel_Melen Posts: 2,854  Zyxel Employee
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    I was asking about if is there any setup on the ports so they knew there is a switch on the other side and manage traffic on a more efficient way.

    Hi @CarlosGT,

    Seems like your update is less related to "on managed devices something called "Trunk"". Would you like to share more details about your purpose? Like:

    • Want to see the device information that connects to this port.
    • Want to manage the device in one platform.

    Thanks for sharing!

    Zyxel Melen


  • CarlosGT
    CarlosGT Posts: 4  Freshman Member
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    Hi Melen.

    Just want to link 2 switches with one Ethernet cable from one floor to another.

    I was asking if is there any special setup for this or maybe is as simple as connect and forget.

    Thank you

  • PeterUK
    PeterUK Posts: 3,605  Guru Member
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    yes just link the two up

  • Zyxel_Melen
    Zyxel_Melen Posts: 2,854  Zyxel Employee
    Zyxel Certified Network Engineer Level 1 - Switch Zyxel Certified Network Administrator - Switch Zyxel Certified Network Administrator - Nebula Zyxel Certified Sales Associate

    Hi @CarlosGT,

    You don't need special configurations to make two switches work together if your network is simple, which means you only have one LAN/VLAN. Just link @PeterUK said, yes just link the two up.

    Zyxel Melen


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