Connecting To The Stackwise Ports - Cisco Catalyst 3850 Hardware Installation 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.
Remove the dust covers from the StackWise cables and StackWise ports, and store them for future use.
Step 1
Connect the cable to the StackWise port on the switch rear panel. Align the connector and connect the
Step 2
StackWise cable to the StackWise port on the switch rear panel and finger-tighten the screws (clockwise
direction). Make sure the Cisco logo is on the top side of the connector as shown in
Connect the other end of the cable to the port on the other switch and finger-tighten the screws. Avoid
Step 3
overtightening the screws.
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Connecting the StackWise Cable in a StackWise Port
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Connecting to the StackWise Ports

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