Connecting To The Stackwise Ports - Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series Manual

Chapter 2 Switch Installation

Connecting to the StackWise Ports

Before connecting the StackWise cables, review the
Always use a Cisco-approved StackWise cable to connect the switches.
Caution Removing and installing the StackWise cable can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and install the
cable more often than is absolutely necessary (removing and installing it up to 200 times is supported).
Step 1 Remove the dust covers from the StackWise cables and store them for future use.
A StackWise adapter must be installed in the StackWise port to enable stacking. The default setup is that
StackWise adapter blanks are installed in the StackWise ports. If StackWise stacking is ordered with the
switch, StackWise adapters are already installed in the StackWise ports, and you can proceed to step 4.
Remove the StackWise adapter blanks from each destination StackWise port using the Torx T15 Allen
Step 2
key provided in the stacking kit (or a Torx T15 screwdriver), as shown in
future use.
Step 3 Install a StackWise adapter in each destination StackWise port, and secure in place using the supplied
Torx T15 key, or a Torx T15 screwdriver, as shown in
Note
Connect the StackWise cable to the StackWise port on the switch rear panel:
Step 4
a.
b.
c.
Connect the other end of the cable to the port on the other switch and finger-tighten the screws. Avoid
Step 5
overtightening the screws.
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It is not necessary to remove the fan modules prior to removal or installation of the StackWise
adapter. If the installation is performed with the system powered-on, the fans must be left in the
installed position at all times.
Align the StackWise cable connector with the StackWise adapter in the StackWise port.
Insert the StackWise cable connector in to the StackWise port as shown in
that the Cisco logo is on the top side of the connector.
Finger-tighten the screws (clockwise direction).
Connecting to the StackWise Ports
"Planning a Switch Data Stack" section on page
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Figure 2-12.
Catalyst 3650 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
2-4.
2-11. Store them for
Figure 2-13. Make sure
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