Installing And Removing Dedicated Stack Cables; Introduction; Installation; Removal - H3C S5100-SI Series Installation Manual

Installation Manual
H3C S5100-SI/EI Series Ethernet Switches

3.8 Installing and Removing Dedicated Stack Cables

3.8.1 Introduction

In a stack of the S5100-EI series switches, dedicated stack cables are needed to
connect the 10GE stack ports of the switches.
Figure 3-38 Schematic diagram of a dedicated stack cable
The dedicated stack cables for the S5100-EI series are available in three length
specifications: 0.5 m (1.6 ft.), 1 m (3.3 ft.), and 3 m (9.8 ft.). You can choose the cables
according to the specific needs.

3.8.2 Installation

Note:
Before installing a dedicated stack cable, you need to install 10GE stack cards.
Step 1: Put on an ESD-preventive wrist strap and verify the ESD-preventive wrist strap
properly grounded. Then take out the dedicated stack cable from the package.
Step 2: Insert the plugs of the dedicated stack cable horizontally into the 10GE stack
ports of the switches, paying attention to the directions of the plugs.
Step 3: Tighten the fastening screws at both sides of the stack cable plugs using a
flathead screwdriver or an electric screwdriver.

3.8.3 Removal

Step 1: Put on an ESD-preventive wrist strap and verify the ESD-preventive wrist strap
properly grounded.
Step 2: Loosen the fastening screws at both sides of the stack cable plugs using a
flathead screwdriver or an electric screwdriver.
Step 3: Pull out horizontally the plugs of the dedicated stack cable from the 10GE stack
ports of the switches.
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