Installing The Switch On A Table Or Shelf; After Switch Installation; Connecting Flexstack-Plus Modules (Optional) - Cisco Catalyst 6800IA Hardware Installation Manual

Installing the Switch on a Table or Shelf

Installing the Switch on a Table or Shelf
Procedure
Step 1
To install the switch on a table or shelf, locate the adhesive strip with the rubber feet in the mounting-kit
envelope.
Step 2 Attach the four rubber feet to the four circular etches on the bottom of the chassis.
Step 3 Place the switch on the table or shelf near an AC power source.
Step 4
When you complete the switch installation, see
switch configuration.

After Switch Installation

• Install the power cord retainer (optional).
• Connect to the front-panel ports.

Connecting FlexStack-Plus modules (Optional)

Always use a Cisco-approved FlexStack cable to connect the switches.
Note This is only supported on the stack-capable switches.
Use only approved cables, and connect only to other Catalyst 6800IA switches. Equipment might be
Caution
damaged if connected to other nonapproved Cisco cables or equipment.
Procedure
Step 1 Remove the dust covers from the FlexStack cables, and store them for future use.
Step 2 Insert one end of the FlexStack cable into the stack port of the first switch. Insert the other end of the cable
into the stack port on the other switch. Make sure that you insert the cables in completely until you feel them
snap into place.
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