Connecting To The Stackwise Plus Ports - Cisco WS-CBS3120X-S Hardware Installation Manual

Planning and Creating a Switch Stack
Figure 2-10
separate switch stacks in four blade enclosures. This configuration provides redundant connections.
Figure 2-10

Connecting to the StackWise Plus Ports

Before you connect the StackWise Plus cables, review the
section on page
Follow these steps to connect the StackWise Plus cable to the StackWise Plus ports:
Remove the dust covers from the StackWise Plus cables and StackWise Plus ports, and store them for
Step 1
future use.
Step 2 Use the window in the StackWise Plus cable to align the connector correctly. Insert the cable into the
StackWise Plus port on the front of the switch module
to tighten the retainer screws to 5 lbf-in. (80 ozf-in.).
Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP Hardware Installation Guide
2-16
is an example of a recommended configuration in which eight switch modules create two
Stacking up to Eight Switch Modules in Four Blade Enclosures to Create Two Stacks
2-13. Always use a Cisco-approved StackWise Plus cable to connect the switches.
Chapter 2
"Planning and Creating a Switch Stack"
(Figure 2-11). Use a ratcheting torque screwdriver
Switch Installation
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