Dell PowerConnect 3024 User Manual page 8

1. Perform Password Protection and IP Address Assignment for the root unit, the first unit of the stack.
2. Make sure to unplug the power cords of all the units in the stack.
3. Place or mount all units of the stack on top of each other with the root unit at the bottom of the stack.
4. Connect the stacking cable of the root unit to its STACK OUT port on the back of the unit.
5. Connect the stacking cable of the root unit to the STACK IN port of the second unit in the stack.
NOTICE: The STACK IN port of the root unit is always unconnected.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional unit in the stack. That is, connect the STACK IN port of each unit to the STACK OUT port of the previous unit.
NOTICE: The STACK OUT port of the last unit in the stack is always unconnected.
7. Plug in the power cords of the stack units starting with the unit on the top and proceed in order, with the root unit being the last unit to be powered
up.
The stack is now operational and can be managed through the root unit.
NOTICE: Never unplug a stacking cable while the unit is powered up.
Removing a Unit from a Stack
Perform the following steps to remove a unit from a stack.
1. Disconnect the power cords of all units in the stack.
2. Disconnect all devices from the last unit in the stack.
3. Disconnect the stacking cable connected to the STACK IN port on the last unit in the stack.
4. Remove the unit from the stack.
5. Disconnect the stacking cable connected to the STACK OUT port of the now last unit in the stack. This stacking cable is no longer used in the stack.
NOTICE: The STACK OUT port of the last unit in the stack is always unconnected.
6. Plug in the power cords of the stack units starting with the unit on the top and proceed in order, with the root unit being the last unit to be powered
up.
The stack is now operational and can be managed through the root unit.
NOTICE: Never unplug a stacking cable while the unit is powered up.
Adding a Unit to a Stack
Perform the following steps to add a unit to a stack.
1. Disconnect the power cords of all units in the current stack and the new unit to be added to the stack.
2. Connect the new unit's stacking cable to the STACK OUT port of the topmost unit in the current stack.
3. Place or mount the new unit on the top of the stack.
4. Connect the unattached end of the stacking cable described in step 2 to the new unit's STACK IN port.
NOTICE: The STACK OUT port of the last unit in the stack is always unconnected.
5. Plug in the power cords of the stack units starting with the new unit on the top and proceed in order, with the root unit being the last unit to be
powered up.
The stack is now operational and can be managed through the root unit.
Connecting Devices to the Switch
At this point, you are ready to use appropriate network cabling to connect devices to the switch's RJ-45 connectors.
To connect a device to a GBIC port, do the following:
1. Use your cabling requirements to select an appropriate GBIC module type.
2. Insert the GBIC module (sold separately) into the GBIC slot.