Avaya 5000 Series - Stack Configuration

Procedure
Ping the 5000 Series switch from a terminal or workstation that is on the same network.
If the network device sends a ping reply, a message indicates that the specified IP
address is alive and can communicate with other devices.
Stack configuration
About this task
This section describes the procedures to configure a stack.
Important:
You can change base unit switches with switches on (hot), but changes do not take affect
until switches are rebooted.
Cabling a stack
This procedure describes the steps to cable a stack.
Procedure
1. Choose a Cascade up or Cascade down arrangement.
2. Connect cables as shown in the Job aid.
3. Select the base unit.
4. Connect the console cable.
5. Connect the AC power cord.
If you assign the base unit and non-base units with the switches powered up, you
must reset the switches for the assignments to be applied.
Job aid
The following figures show the stack connector for the 5600 Series switch and connecting
cascade cables and also Cascade up and Cascade down cable arrangements.
Stack configuration
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