Identifying Cables To Use With The Ethernet Routing Switch - Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 3600 Series Manual

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In addition to increasing bandwidth, the software uses the cables to provide two paths between

units. If one path breaks the data travels over the remaining path with half the normal inter-switch

bandwidth.

Stack configuration

You can change base unit switches with switches on (hot), but changes do not take affect until

switches are rebooted.

Selecting a base unit

Procedure

1. Determine which unit will be the base unit.

2. Locate the Base Unit switch on the rear panel.

3. Slide the switch to the down position to designate it as the base unit.

Setting non-base units

Procedure

Set the Base Unit switches to the up position to designate them as non-base units.

Cabling a stack

Procedure

1. Choose a Cascade up or Cascade down configuration.

2. Connect cables as appropriate for the chosen configuration.

3. Select the base unit.

4. Connect the console cable.

5. Connect the AC power cord.

If you assign the base unit and non-base units with the switches powered up, you must reset

the switches for the assignments to be applied.