Contents |
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VCS Stacking Module | 48 |
AC Power Connector | 49 |
Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking | 51 |
VCStackTM Introduction | 52 |
Features of VCStacking | 52 |
The Physical Stack | 52 |
Resiliency Link | 54 |
VCStack Recovery States | 54 |
Resiliency Link Configurations via Switch Ports | 56 |
Resilient Stacked Topology | 57 |
Stack Formation | 58 |
The Role of the Stack Master | 58 |
Stack Member Failure and Recovery | 61 |
VCS Failure Recovery | 62 |
Stack Maintenance | 63 |
Chapter 3: Installing the Hardware | 65 |
Reviewing Safety Precautions | 66 |
Unpacking a Switch | 69 |
Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip | 70 |
Installing the Switches in an Equipment Rack | 71 |
Resetting the Switch | 73 |
VC Stacking Module Installation | 74 |
Overview | 74 |
Preparation | 74 |
Installing the | 75 |
Chapter 4: Cabling the Network Ports | 79 |
Twisted Pair and Fiber Optic Specifications | 80 |
Twisted Pair Cable Specifications | 80 |
SFP/XFP Transceiver Specifications | 81 |
Installing SFP/XFP Transceivers | 82 |
Installing an SFP Transceiver | 82 |
Installing an XFP Transceiver | 85 |
Cabling the | 87 |
Powering on a Switch | 88 |
Starting a Local Management Session | 89 |
Warranty Registration | 91 |
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting | 93 |
Power LED is Off | 94 |
Twisted Pair Port Link LED is Off | 95 |
SFP or XFP LED is Off | 96 |
Transceiver is Installed but the Status is “Not Present” | 97 |
System Fault LED is Blinking | 98 |
System Fault LED is Steadily On | 99 |
Cannot Establish a Local | 100 |
Switch Functions Intermittently | 101 |
Issues with Virtual Stacking Chassis Configuration | 102 |
Appendix A: Technical Specifications | 103 |
Physical Specifications | 103 |
Environmental Specifications | 104 |
Power Specifications | 104 |
Certifications | 105 |
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