After Installing The Switch; Connecting To The Stackwise Ports (Catalyst 3750-X Switches) - Cisco Catalyst 3560X-24T Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 2 Switch Installation

After Installing the Switch

After the switch is installed, you might need to:
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Connecting to the StackWise Ports (Catalyst 3750-X Switches)

Before connecting the StackWise cables, review the
Switches)" section on page
Remove the dust covers from the StackWise cables and StackWise ports, and store them for future use.
Step 1
Use the window in the StackWise cable to align the connector correctly. Connect it to the StackWise port
Step 2
on the switch rear panel
to 5 lbf-in. (80 ozf-in.).
Step 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the connector on the other switch, and tighten the retainer screws
to 5 lbf-in. (80 ozf-in.). Avoid overtightening the screws.
Figure 2-22
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Configure the switch by running Express Setup to enter the initial switch configuration. For
instructions, see the switch getting started guide that shipped with the switch and also on Cisco.com.
Use the CLI setup program to enter the initial switch configuration. See
the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program."
Connect to the front-panel ports. See the
page 2-23 and the "Connecting Devices to the Ethernet Ports" section on page
2-4. Always use a Cisco-approved StackWise cable to connect the switches.
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Connecting the StackWise Cable in a StackWise Port
Connecting to the StackWise Ports (Catalyst 3750-X Switches)
"Installing a Network Module in the Switch" section on
"Planning a Switch Data Stack (Catalyst 3750-X
2-22). Using a ratcheting torque screwdriver, tighten the retainer screws
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