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Contents
About This Guide
Who Should Use This Guide ............................................................................................................................xv
How to Use This Guide .....................................................................................................................................xv
Related Documents ......................................................................................................................................... xvi
Conventions Used in This Guide .....................................................................................................................xvi
Getting Help .................................................................................................................................................... xvii
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview ......................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Features ......................................................................................................................................................... 1-5
High-Speed Stack Connections ............................................................................................................... 1-5
Redundant Power Supply Capability ........................................................................................................ 1-5
Rotary Switch ........................................................................................................................................... 1-5
PoE (Power over Ethernet) Support ............................................................................................................... 1-5
Chapter 2: Installation
Considerations Prior to Installation ................................................................................................................. 2-1
Required Tools ............................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Unpacking the Switch ..................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface ........................................................................................................... 2-2
Installing the Rubber Feet ........................................................................................................................ 2-2
Guidelines for Flat Surface Installation .................................................................................................... 2-3
Rack Mounting the Switch ............................................................................................................................. 2-4
Guidelines for Rackmount Installation ...................................................................................................... 2-4
Attaching the Brackets and Installing in a Rack ....................................................................................... 2-5
Connecting High-Speed Stacking Cables ...................................................................................................... 2-6
Configuring Switches in a Stack ..................................................................................................................... 2-8
About B5 Switch Operation in a Stack ..................................................................................................... 2-8
Stack Manager Selection ......................................................................................................................... 2-9
Recommended Procedures for New and Existing Stacks ........................................................................ 2-9
Installing a New Stackable System of Up to Eight Switches ..............................................................2-9
Adding a New Switch to an Existing Stack .......................................................................................2-10
Connecting AC Power .................................................................................................................................. 2-10
Installing and Connecting B5 Redundant Power Systems ...........................................................................2-11
STK-RPS-150PS .................................................................................................................................... 2-11
Required Tools .................................................................................................................................2-11
Unpacking the Shelf and Power Supply ...........................................................................................2-12
Installing an STK-RPS-150PS..........................................................................................................2-12
Removing an Installed STK-RPS-150PS .........................................................................................2-14
Installing the Shelf into the Rack ......................................................................................................2-15
Connecting the RPS Cable and AC Power Cord..............................................................................2-17
STK-RPS-500PS .................................................................................................................................... 2-19
Installing the STK-RPS-500PS.........................................................................................................2-20
Connecting the RPS Cable and AC Power Cord..............................................................................2-21
Connecting to the Console Port for Local Management ............................................................................... 2-22
What Is Needed ..................................................................................................................................... 2-23
Connecting to a PC ................................................................................................................................ 2-24
Connecting to a VT Series Terminal ...................................................................................................... 2-24
Connecting to a Modem ......................................................................................................................... 2-25
Connecting to the Network ........................................................................................................................... 2-25
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