Intel 500 manual Connecting the Modules

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CH A P T E R 2 Stack Interface Module

Installing the module To install the module, follow the instructions in chapter 1.

Connecting the Modules

Use the Stacking Cable

Connecting and disconnecting the cable

Understanding the LEDs

Configuring the switches

The Stacking Cable is one meter (39 inches) long and connects two Stack Interface Modules (each inserted in an Intel Express 500 Series Switch).

The cable has a clip-on connector. To connect the cable, push it firm- ly onto the module’s port. To disconnect the cable, use your thumb and forefinger to squeeze the latches (on the connector) together and pull the connector away from the port.

After you have connected the modules and powered the switches on, each module has two LED indicators: green and orange These indi- cate the following:

Green

Orange

Indicates

Off

Off

Port enabled, no link.

 

 

 

Blinking

Off

Link and data traffic.

 

 

 

Solid

Off

Link.

 

 

 

Off

Solid

Port disabled by management.

 

 

 

Solid

Solid

Port disabled by a fault.

 

 

 

After you have used the cable to connect the Stack Interface Modules, you can still configure each of the switches separately.

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500 specifications

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