Rear Panel 14
RFID Tag 14
RJ-45 Console Port LED 15
StackWise Ports 15
Power Supply Modules 15
Fan Module 17
StackPower Connector 18
Ethernet Management Port 18
RJ-45 Console Port 18
Network Configurations 19
Switch Installation 21
CHAPTER 2
Preparing for Installation 21
Safety Warnings 21
Installation Guidelines 23
Shipping Box Contents 24
Tools and Equipment 25
Verifying Switch Operation 25
Planning a Switch Data Stack 25
Switch Stacking and Power Stacking Guidelines 26
Data Stack Cabling Configurations 26
Data Stack Bandwidth and Partitioning Examples 26
Power-On Sequence for Switch Stacks 28
Planning a StackPower Stack 29
StackPower Stacking Guidelines 29
StackPower Cabling Configurations 29
StackPower Partitioning Examples 31
Installing the Switch 32
Rack-Mounting 32
Attaching the Rack-Mount Brackets 34
Mounting the Switch a Rack 34
Installing the Switch on a Table or Shelf 35
After Switch Installation 35
Connecting to the StackWise Ports 36
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