Connecting To The Stackpower Ports; Installing A Network Module In The Switch - Cisco Catalyst 3850 Hardware Installation Manual

Connecting to the StackPower Ports

When you need to remove the StackWise cable from the connector, make sure to fully unscrew the correct
screws. When the connectors are not being used, replace the dust covers.
Connecting to the StackPower Ports
Before You Begin
Before connecting the StackPower cables, review
Cisco-approved StackWise cable to connect the switches. To prevent misconfiguration, the StackPower ports
on the switch are keyed and have colored bands that match the keying and bands on the StackPower cable
connectors.
Procedure
Step 1
Remove the dust covers from the StackPower cable connectors.
Step 2 Connect the end of the cable with a green band to either StackPower port on the first switch. Align the connector
correctly, and insert it into a StackPower port on the switch rear panel.
Step 3
Connect the end of the cable with the yellow band to another Catalyst 3850 switch (to configure StackPower
power sharing).
Step 4 Hand-tighten the captive screws to secure the StackPower cable connectors in place.
Figure 16: Connecting the StackPower Cable to a StackPower Port
Caution

Installing a Network Module in the Switch

See these sections for information on network modules:
•
Catalyst 3850 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Removing and installing the StackPower cable can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert
the cable more often than is absolutely necessary.
Installing Network Modules
Planning a Switch Data Stack, on page
Switch Installation
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