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Connecting to the StackWise Ports (Catalyst 3750-X Switches) Chapter 2 Switch Installation Connecting to the StackWise Ports (Catalyst 3750-X Switches) Before connecting the StackWise cables, review the "Planning a Switch Data Stack (Catalyst 3750-X Switches)" section on page 2-4. Always use a Cisco-approved StackWise cable to connect the switches. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Remove the dust covers from the StackWise cables and StackWise ports, and store them for future use. Use the window in the StackWise cable to align the connector correctly. Connect it to the StackWise port on the switch rear panel (Figure 2-19). Using a ratcheting torque screwdriver, tighten the retainer screws to 5 lbf-in. (80 ozf-in.). Connect the other end of the cable to the connector on the other switch, and tighten the retainer screws to 5 lbf-in. (80 ozf-in.). Avoid overtightening the screws. Figure 2-19 Connecting the StackWise Cable in a StackWise Port CONSOLE STACK 1 AUX RESET STACK 2 253210 Caution Removing and installing the StackWise cable can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert the cable more often than is absolutely necessary. When you need to remove the StackWise cable from the connector, make sure to fully unscrew the correct screws. When the connectors are not being used, replace the dust covers. 2-20 Catalyst 3750-X and 3560-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-19593-02

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Catalyst 3750-X and 3560-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide
OL-19593-02
Chapter 2
Switch Installation
Connecting to the StackWise Ports (Catalyst 3750-X Switches)
Connecting to the StackWise Ports (Catalyst 3750-X Switches)
Before connecting the StackWise cables, review the
“Planning a Switch Data Stack (Catalyst 3750-X
Switches)” section on page 2-4
. Always use a Cisco-approved StackWise cable to connect the switches.
Step 1
Remove the dust covers from the StackWise cables and StackWise ports, and store them for future use.
Step 2
Use the window in the StackWise cable to align the connector correctly. Connect it to the StackWise port
on the switch rear panel (
Figure 2-19
). Using a ratcheting torque screwdriver, tighten the retainer screws
to 5 lbf-in. (80 ozf-in.).
Step 3
Connect the other end of the cable to the connector on the other switch, and tighten the retainer screws
to 5 lbf-in. (80 ozf-in.). Avoid overtightening the screws.
Figure 2-19
Connecting the StackWise Cable in a StackWise Port
Caution
Removing and installing the StackWise cable can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and
insert the cable more often than is absolutely necessary.
When you need to remove the StackWise cable from the connector, make sure to fully unscrew the
correct screws. When the connectors are not being used, replace the dust covers.
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STACK 1
STACK 2
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