Powering On The Stack - Allied Telesis AT-x550-18XTQ Installation Manual

Powering on the Stack

After configuring the master and member switches, you are ready to cable
the ports of the stack trunk and power on the stack for the first time. (If you
want to monitor the power-on sequence, connect a terminal or computer
with a terminal emulator program to the Console port on either switch).
To power on the stack for the first time, perform the following procedure:
1. Verify that the master and member switches are powered off.
2. Cable the ports of the stack trunk on the switches. Refer to Chapter 8,
"Cabling the Networking Ports" on page 167.
3. Power on all the switches at the same time or within thirty seconds of
each other. Refer to "Powering On a Switch" on page 137.
Refer to "Power Specifications" on page 186 for the power
specifications of the switches.
Warning
Power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize
equipment, disconnect the power cord.  E3
Note
Pluggable Equipment. The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.  E5
4. Wait two minutes for the switches to form the stack.
5. Go to "Verifying the Stack" on page 166.
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