Extended Distance Stacking; Powering On The System - Brocade Communications Systems ICX 6430 Hardware Installation Manual

peripheral trunk on a backbone device and the first port in a stack trunk on a peripheral device must be
an odd-numbered port, for example, 1/3/1 or 3/2/1.
FIGURE 39 Connecting a peripheral device to an ICX 6610 and to another peripheral device

Extended distance stacking

Extended distance stacking allows stacking of devices in a distributed network environment. You can
form a stack of co-located devices or devices located over an extended distance to form a distributed
stack. Extended distance stacking provides resiliency, scalability, and ease of management whether the
location of switches is in the same equipment rack or distributed across a network.
To set up extended distance stacking, use fiber optic cables to connect the devices in a stack. Contact
your Brocade representative for information about supported fiber optic cables and distances.

Powering on the system

After you complete the physical installation, you can power on the system.
NOTE
The socket should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible.
1. Remove the power cord from the shipping container.
2. Attach the AC power cord to the AC connector on the rear panel.
3. Insert the power cord plug into a 100V-240V outlet.
NOTE
To turn the system off, simply unplug the power cord or cords.
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