Stack Configurations - Avaya 5000 Series Installation Manual

Procedures for installation of the switch
Table 16: Switch cabling requirements
Required Cable
10/100/1GBase-T Ports
Console Port
Shared SFP Transceiver
Ports
XFP Transceiver Ports
USB Ports
Important:
In Autonegotiation mode, the Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 5500 Series automatically
provides the proper MDI/MDI-X connection on the RJ-45 ports; thereby eliminating the need
for crossover cables. When Autonegotiation is disabled on 10/100 ports, they are configured
as an MDI-X connection.
1. Choose a Cascade up or Cascade down arrangement.
2. Connect cables as shown in the Job Aid for each type.
3. Select the base unit.
4. Connect the console cable.
5. Connect the AC power cord.

Stack configurations

The following illustrations show Cascade up and Cascade down cable arrangements, as well
as the stack connectors for the 5500 and 5600 Series switches.
86 Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 5000 Series Installation
The interconnect cabling must conform to the Cat5e, Cat6, or
Cat6e specification of the Commercial Building
Telecommunications Cabling Standard, ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B
fitted with an RJ-45 Module Jack.
Serial cable with a DB-9 female connector on both ends. The
maximum length for the console port cable is 25 feet (8.3
meters).
Varies with the installed SFP Transceiver. Refer to the
documentation that was shipped with the SFP Transceiver for
specifications.
Varies with the installed XFP Transceiver. Refer to the
documentation shipped with the XFP Transceiver for
specifications.
USB 2.0 compliant cable with a USB Type A connector on both
ends.
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.
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December 2010