Who Should Use This Guide ............................................................................................................................xv
How to Use This Guide .....................................................................................................................................xv
Related Documents ......................................................................................................................................... xvi
Conventions Used in This Guide ..................................................................................................................... xvi
Getting Help .................................................................................................................................................... xvii
Overview ......................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Features ......................................................................................................................................................... 1-5
High-Speed Stack Connections ............................................................................................................... 1-5
Rotary Switch ........................................................................................................................................... 1-5
Chapter 2: Installation
Required Tools ............................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Unpacking the Switch ..................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Installing the Rubber Feet ........................................................................................................................ 2-2
Rack Mounting the Switch ............................................................................................................................. 2-4
Stack Manager Selection ......................................................................................................................... 2-9
Connecting AC Power .................................................................................................................................. 2-10
STK-RPS-150PS .................................................................................................................................... 2-11
Required Tools ................................................................................................................................. 2-11
Installing an STK-RPS-150PS .......................................................................................................... 2-12
STK-RPS-500PS .................................................................................................................................... 2-19
What Is Needed ..................................................................................................................................... 2-23
Connecting to a PC ................................................................................................................................ 2-24
Connecting to a Modem ......................................................................................................................... 2-25
Connecting to the Network ........................................................................................................................... 2-25
Contents
xi