Planning A Switch Data Stack - Cisco Catalyst 3850 Hardware Installation Manual

Box Contents
• Temperature around the unit does not exceed 113°F (45°C). If the switch is installed in a closed or
• Humidity around the switch does not exceed 95 percent.
• Altitude at the installation site is not greater than 10,000 feet.
• Cooling mechanisms, such as fans and blowers in the switch, can draw dust and other particles causing
Box Contents
The switch getting started guide describes the box contents. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your
Cisco representative or reseller for support.
Tools and Equipment
Obtain these necessary tools and equipment:
• A number-2 Phillips screwdriver to rack-mount the switch.
Verifying Switch Operation
Before you install the switch in a rack, or on a table or shelf, you should power on the switch and verify that
the switch passes POST. See the "Running Express Setup" section in the getting started guide for the steps
required to connect a PC to the switch and to run Express Setup.
Powering Off the Switch
After a successful POST, disconnect the power cord from the switch. Install the switch in a rack, on a table,
or on a shelf as described in

Planning a Switch Data Stack

Catalyst 3850 switches can share bandwidth by using data stacking.
Catalyst 3850 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
4
multirack assembly, the temperature around it might be greater than normal room temperature.
contaminant buildup inside the chassis, which can result in system malfunction. You must install this
equipment in an environment as free from dust and foreign conductive material (such as metal flakes
from construction activities) as is possible.
Installing the Switch, on page 12.
Switch Installation
OL-26779-05