Installation guide

Installing the Stack

Connecting to a Power Source

Note

It is recommended that the switches be stacked before being

connected to a power source. However, a device can be added to

the top or bottom of a stack that is ON and operating without first

powering down the stack. Be sure to stack the new device before

connecting it to a power source. All switches in a stack must be

powered ON to allow traffic to pass across the stack’s backplane.

To connect each device to a power source, perform the following

procedure:

1. Insert the power cable plug directly into the receptacle located at the

back of the device.

Figure 15

Power Receptacle

2. Plug the other end of the cable into a grounded, 3-pin socket.

Note

For international use, you may need to change the AC line cord.

You must use a line cord set that has been approved for the

receptacle type in your country.

3. Check the front-panel LEDs as the device is powered ON to be sure

the Power LED is lit. If not, check that the power cable is correctly

plugged in. The MGMT LED on the uppermost switch will be lit.

4. If you have purchased redundant power units, connect them to the

other devices and to an AC power source now, following the

instructions included with the package.