Powering Off The Switch; Planning A Switch Data Stack; Switch Stacking Guidelines; Data Stack Cabling Configurations - Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 2 Switch Installation
Attach only the following Cisco external power system to the switch: PWR-RPS2300. Statement 387
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Powering Off the Switch

After a successful POST, disconnect the power cord from the switch. Install the switch in a rack, on a
table, or on a shelf, as described in

Planning a Switch Data Stack

Catalyst 3650 switches can share bandwidth by using data stacking.

Switch Stacking Guidelines

For general concepts and management procedures for switch stacks, see the Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series
Switches Software Configuration Guides at
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/switches/catalyst-3650-series-switches/products-installation-an
d-configuration-guides-list.html.
A StackWise adapter must be installed in the stacking port to enable stacking. The StackWise cable
connects to the StackWise adapter in the stacking port. For switches ordered with stacking, the
StackWise adapters are preinstalled. If the switch is not ordered with stacking, the adapters must be
ordered separately and installed.
Before connecting the switches in a stack, observe these stacking guidelines:
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You cannot have a switch stack containing a mix of Catalyst 3650 and Catalyst 3850 switches.
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Data Stack Cabling Configurations

Figure 2-1
cable. In this example, the switches are stacked in a vertical rack or on a table. This configuration
provides redundant connections.
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Size of the switch and any optional power supply module. The 1025-W and 1100-W power supply
modules are longer than the other modules. Stacking switches with the same power supply modules
makes it easier to cable the switches.
Length of the StackWise cable. Depending on the configurations that you have, you might need
different-sized StackWise cables. If you do not specify the length of the StackWise cable, the
0.5-meter cable is supplied. If you need the 1-meter cable or the 3-meter cable, you can order it from
your Cisco supplier. The "Data Stack Cabling Configurations" section on page 2-5
examples of recommended configurations.
Minimum bend radius and coiled diameter for StackWise cables. We recommend a minimum bend
radius and coiled diameter for each StackWise cable.
Data stacks can be created with up to nine switches in a stack.
is an example of a recommended configuration that uses the supplied 0.5-meter StackWise
Chapter 2, "Installing the Switch,"
Catalyst 3650 Switch Hardware Installation Guide

Planning a Switch Data Stack

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