Stack Configuration - Avaya 5000 Series Installation Manual

Verifying assigned IP address is reachable
This procedure describes a method of verifying that the assigned IP address is reachable.
Prerequisites
• Ensure you have assigned an IP address to the switch.
• Physically connect the switch to the network.
• Ensure the terminal from which you ping the switch is on the same network as the switch.
Ping the 5000 Series switch from a terminal or workstation that is on the same network.
If the network device sends a ping reply, a message indicates that the specified IP
address is alive and can communicate with other devices.

Stack configuration

These procedures describe the steps to configure a stack.
If you want to integrate one or more 5600 Series switches into an existing 5500 stack, you
have to install only one 5600 as Non-Base Unit (NBU) first. It can get the configuration from
the Base Unit (BU) and integrate into the stack. Then you have to set the existing 5500 BU as
NBU (using the switch) and the new 5600 to BU. Once the 5600 is the BU in the stack, you
can add more 5600 Series switches to the stack without losing the existing 5500 configuration.
Important:
You can change base unit switches with switches on (hot), but changes don't take affect
until switches are rebooted.
Cabling a stack
This procedure describes the steps to cable a stack.
Prerequisites
The following table lists the required cables for an Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 5500
Series and their specifications.
Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 5000 Series Installation
Stack configuration
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