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unit. This next unit is designated Unit 2. The stack is wired downward through the units and
the system continues to number in this manner throughout the stack. In this configuration, the
base unit discovers the stack in a cascade down (stack down) direction. The following
illustration shows a cascade down (stack down) configuration.
Figure 3: Cascade down configuration
Important:
Since many network management software packages assume a cascade down (stack
down) configuration, Avaya recommends the usage of this configuration.
Installing Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 5000 Series
Placement options and cables
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