Connecting A Virtual Chassis Cable To A J-Ex4200 Switch - Dell PowerConnect J-EX4200 Hardware Manual

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Removing a Transceiver from a J-EX Series Switch on page 144
Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable to a J-EX Series Switch on page 125
Optical Interface Support in J-EX4200 Switches on page 32
J-EX4200 switches have two Virtual Chassis ports on the rear panel. You can use the
Virtual Chassis ports to interconnect up to 10 J-EX4200 switches, enabling them to
operate as a unified single high bandwidth switch. To see illustrations of a few Virtual
Chassis cabling configuration examples, see "Virtual Chassis Cabling Configuration
Examples for J-EX4200 Switches" on page 77.
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:
A cross-head screwdriver (provided in the uplink module kit)
NOTE: If you order Virtual Chassis cables separately, you must reuse the
cable connector retainers provided with the original cable or order Virtual
Chassis cable connector retainers also separately.
To connect a Virtual Chassis cable to a J-EX4200 switch (see Figure 43 on page 113):
Taking care not to touch module components, pins, leads, or solder connections,
1.
remove the Virtual Chassis cable from its bag.
Using both hands, place the Virtual Chassis cable connector in the empty Virtual
2.
Chassis port and slide it in gently until it is fully seated.
Slide the cable connector retainer over the Virtual Chassis cable connector.
3.
Tighten the screws on the retainer by using the cross-head screwdriver.
4.