Chapter 2
Switch Installation
Stack Cabling Configurations
This section describes the recommended cabling configurations for stacking the switches.
Figure 2-1
cable. In this example, the switches are stacked in a vertical rack or on a table. This configuration
provides redundant connections.
Figure 2-1
The configuration examples in
0.5-meter StackWise cable. This configuration also provides redundant connections.
Figure 2-2
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Connect the RPS cable to the first switch above the RPS 2300. Connect the stack cables to the
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first switch above the RPS.
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Connect the RPS cable to the next switch above the RPS 2300. Connect the stack cables to the
next switch above the RPS.
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Repeat until all devices are connected.
is an example of a recommended configuration that uses the supplied 0.5-meter StackWise
Stacking the Switches in a Vertical Rack or on a Table Using the 0.5-meter StackWise
Cable
Figure 2-2
Stacking the Catalyst 3750-E Switches in a Vertical Rack or on a Table Using 0.5-meter
and 3-meter StackWise Cables
use the 3-meter StackWise cable in addition to the supplied
Catalyst 3750-E and Catalyst 3560-E Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Stack Cabling Configurations
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