H3C S5120-EI Series - Installation Flow for a Switch Stack

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Installation Flow for a Switch Stack
Figure 3-28 Installation flow for a switch stack
Start
Draw a plan for a stack
of switches
Install switches to the correct
position as per the plan
Connect the PGND cables and
power cords for the switches
End
Configure software for
the switch stack
Power off the switches
Power on the swtiches
Install interface modules
Connect cables between every
two switches in the stack
Power on the switches
Table 3-3 Description of the installation flow for a switch stack
No Task Remarks
1 Draw a plan for the switch stack
Take the following into consideration:
z Number of stack members and the bandwidth
z Interface modules and cables
z Stacking mode (ring or link stack)
z Cable connection
For details, see
Drawing a Plan for the Switch Stack.
2
Install the stack members to the
correct position
For detailed installation procedures, see:
z Installing the Switch into a 19-Inch Rack Using
Mounting Brackets.
z Mounting the Switch on a Workbench.
3
Connect grounding cables and
power cords for the switches
For details, see:
z Connecting the Grounding Cable.
z Connecting the Power Cords.
4 Power on the stack members —
5 Install interface modules For details, see Installing an Interface Module.