Contents |
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VCS Stacking Module | 46 |
AC Power Connector | 47 |
Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking | 49 |
VCStackTM Introduction | 50 |
Features of VCStacking | 50 |
The Physical Stack | 50 |
Resiliency Link | 52 |
VCStack Recovery States | 52 |
Resiliency Link Configurations via Switch Ports | 54 |
Resilient Stacked Topology | 55 |
Stack Formation | 56 |
The Role of the Stack Master | 56 |
Stack Member Failure and Recovery | 59 |
VCS Failure Recovery | 60 |
Stack Maintenance | 61 |
Chapter 3: Installing the Hardware | 63 |
Reviewing Safety Precautions | 64 |
Unpacking a Switch | 67 |
Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip | 68 |
Installing the Switches in an Equipment Rack | 69 |
Resetting the Switch | 71 |
VC Stacking Module Installation | 72 |
Overview | 72 |
Preparation | 72 |
Installing the | 73 |
Chapter 4: Cabling the Network Ports | 77 |
Twisted Pair and Fiber Optic Specifications | 78 |
Twisted Pair Cable Specifications | 78 |
SFP/XFP Transceiver Specifications | 79 |
Installing SFP/XFP Transceivers | 80 |
Installing an SFP Transceiver | 80 |
Installing an XFP Transceiver | 83 |
Cabling the | 85 |
Powering on a Switch | 86 |
Starting a Local Management Session | 87 |
Warranty Registration | 89 |
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting | 91 |
Power LED is Off | 92 |
Twisted Pair Port Link LED is Off | 93 |
SFP or XFP LED is Off | 94 |
Transceiver is Installed but the Status is “Not Present” | 95 |
System Fault LED is Blinking | 96 |
System Fault LED is Steadily On | 97 |
Cannot Establish a Local | 98 |
Switch Functions Intermittently | 99 |
Issues with Virtual Stacking Chassis Configuration | 100 |
Appendix A: Technical Specifications | 101 |
Physical Specifications | 101 |
Environmental Specifications | 101 |
Power Specifications | 103 |
Certifications | 103 |
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