Mounting OS6400 Switches
Setting Up a Stacked Configuration
OmniSwitch 6400 Series Hardware Users Guide
April 2011
page 3-11
Cabling Steps
1
Before inserting a stacking cable into one of the stacking, be sure to orient the stacking cable connec-
tor properly. The wide portion of the connector must be facing up. Refer to the diagram below for more
information.
End View of Stacking Cable Connector
2
Starting from the top of the stack, insert one end of the stacking cable into either stacking port A or
stacking port B. The stacking port (A or B) depends on your preferred cabling pattern. Be sure that cable
connector is completely inserted and fully seated in the chassis.
3
Insert the other end of the stacking cable into the stacking port of the switch immediately below. Once
again, the stacking port (A or B) depends on the preferred cabling pattern.
4
Repeat this procedure until all switches in the stack are connected (see illustrations a, b, and c below).
Reminder.
The diagram below shows one supported stacking cable pattern. For additional supported
cabling patterns, refer to
Chapter 5, “Managing OmniSwitch 6400 Series Stacks.”
Connecting the Switches in the Stack
Connector Top
When orienting the stacking cable connector, be sure
that the wider portion of the connector is facing up as
shown. Otherwise, the stacking cable will not fit
properly in the chassis’ stacking port.
a
b
c
