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Preparation, Installing a vcstack stacking module – Allied Telesis x610 Series Layer 3 User Manual

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Chapter 3: Installing the Hardware

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AT-StackXG must be installed.

Preparation

Review the following information before installing a VCStack stacking

module:

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The AT-StackXG and AT-x6EM/XS2 stacking modules are hardware

hot-swappable. You can install or replace a module while the switch is

powered on.

Caution

If the stacking module is added or replaced in an operating stack,

the stack topology may change and cause the stack to reboot and

interrupt network traffic.

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The AT-StackXG and AT-x6EM/XS2 stacking modules are supported

in all x610 series products.

Note

Do not install an AT-StackXG or AT-x6EM/XS2 stacking module

until you have read the latest version of the AlliedWare Plus Release
Notes

and the x610 Series product documentation.

Installing a

VCStack

Stacking Module

To install an AT-StackXG or AT-x6EM/XS2 stacking module, perform the

following procedure:
1. Remove the module from the shipping package.

Note

Store the packaging material in a safe location. You must use the

original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied

Telesis.

2. Remove the blank panel or AT-LBM module from the expansion slot

on the rear panel of the switch by loosening the two captive screws on

the panel with a cross-head screwdriver, as shown in Figure 41.