Enterasys Networks C3G124-24P, C3G124-48P PoE Redundant Power System, Stack Manager Selection

Connecting AC and PoE Power

PoE Redundant Power System

If you are connecting an optional PoE redundant power supply (C2RPS‐POE), refer to the installation instructions supplied with the SecureStack C2RPS‐POE. The switch is connected to a C2RPS‐POE using a C2RPS‐POE cable.

Caution: The C2RPS-POE power supply does not support non-PoE compliant SecureStack switches. Do not try to connect the power cable from this C2RPS-POE power supply to any SecureStack switch that does not have a “P” suffix in the model name (for example, C3G124-24). Otherwise, damage to the device may result.

Precaución: La fuente de poder C2RPS-POE no es compatible con switches SecureStack que no cumplan con el estándar PoE. No intente conectar el cable de corriente de esta fuente de poder C2RPS-POE a ningún switch SecureStack que no tenga el sufijo “P” en el nombre del modelo (por ejemplo, C3G124-24). De lo contrario, el dispositivo puede dañarse.

If you are installing the switch as a standalone device, proceed to “Connecting to Console Port for Local Management” on page 3‐18. If you are installing switches in a stack configuration, proceed to “Stack Manager Selection” on page 3‐17.

Stack Manager Selection

When you install and connect all the high‐speed stacking cables to the switches in the stack before applying power to the switches, the following occurs:

•The switch that will manage (Manager) the stack is automatically established with all other switches established as Member switches in the stack. When the switches complete their initializations, one of the switches in the stack will illuminate its Manager LED, indicating that it is the stack Manager. The Manager LED on each Member switch will be off.

•The hierarchy of the switches that will function as backup Manager is also determined in case the current Manager malfunctions, is powered down, or is disconnected from the stack.

•The Console port on each Member switch is deactivated. Only the Console port on the Manager switch is active for out‐of band configuration to set the IP address, password, and other configuration settings.

Once you know which switch is the Manager, proceed to “Connecting to Console Port for Local Management” on page 3‐18.

SecureStack C3 Installation Guide 3-17