Alcatel-Lucent OMNISWITCH 6800 - Manual (Page 49)

OmniSwitch 6800 Series Chassis and Hardware Components Setting Up a Stacked Configuration
OmniSwitch 6800 Series Hardware Users Guide June 2007 page 2-23
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. Refer to Chapter 3,
“Managing OmniSwitch 6800 Series Stacks” for detailed information on cabling patterns. 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 3, “Managing OmniSwitch 6800 Series Stacks.”
Connecting the Switches in the Stack
a b c