Enterasys C2K122-24 manual

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    Enterasys ® Secur eStack ™ C2 Gigabit Ether net Switch Hardware Installation Guide C2K122-24 P/N 9034087-0 4 7.5x9-inch cover with bleed on 4 sides[...]

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    i Notice Enterasys Networks  reserv es  the  right  to  make  changes  in  specifica tions  and  other  information  containe d  in  this  document  and  its  web  site  without  prior  notice.  The  reader  should  in  all  cases  consult  Enterasys Ne tworks[...]

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    ii REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS CO MMISSION (FCC) NOTICE This  device  co mplies  with  Pa rt  15  of  the  FC C  rules.  Operation  is  subject  to  the  following  two  conditions:  (1)  this  device  may  not  cause  harmfu l  interference, [...]

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    iii ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) This  product  complies  with  the  follo wing:  47  CFR  Pa rt s  2  and  15,  CSA  C108.8,  89/336/EEC,  EN  55022,  EN  61000 ‐ 3 ‐ 2,  EN 61000 ‐ 3 ‐ 3,  EN  55024,  AS/NZS  CISPR  22,  VCCI  V ‐ 3.  COMPATIBILIDAD [...]

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    iv ѻ ѻ ક䇈ᯢк䰘ӊ Supplement to Product Instructions ᳝↦᳝ᆇ⠽䋼៪ܗ㋴ (Hazardous Substance) 䚼ӊৡ⿄ (Parts) 䪙 3E ∲ +J 䬝 &G ݁Ӌ䫀 &U   ໮⒈㘨㣃 3%% ໮⒈Ѡ㣃䝮 3%'( 䞥ሲ䚼ӊ (Metal Parts) hƻ ƻ ƻ ƻ ƻ ⬉䏃῵ഫ ( Circuit[...]

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    v VCCI NOTI CE This  is  a  class  A  product  based  on  the  standard  of  the  Vo l u n t a r y  Control  Co uncil  for  Interferen ce  by  Information  Te c h n o l o g y  Equipment  (VCCI).  If  this  equipmen t  is  used  in  a  domestic  environment, ?[...]

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    vi DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application  of  Co uncil  Directi ve(s): 89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC Manufacturer’s  Na me: Enterasys Networks, Inc. Manufacturer ’ s  Address: 50  Minuteman  Ro ad Andover,  MA  01810 USA European  Representativ e  Address: Enterasys Networks,  Ltd . Nexus  House,  Newbury  Bu[...]

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    vii ENTERASYS NETWORKS, INC. FIRMWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE  OPENING  OR  UTILIZING  THE  ENCLOSED  PRODUCT , CAREFULL Y  READ  THIS  LICENSE  AGREEMENT . This  document  is  an  agreement  (“ Agreement”)  betwee n  the  end  user  (“Y ou”)  and  Enterasys Netwo rks, Inc. [...]

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    viii 3. APPLICABLE  LAW. This  Agreem ent  shall  be  interpret ed  and  governed  under  the  laws  and  in  the  state  and  federal  cour ts  of  the  Commonwealth  of  Massachusetts  wit hout  regard  to  its  conflicts  of  laws  provisions.  You  a[...]

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    ix 8. AUDIT  RIGHTS. You  here by  acknowl edge  that  the  intell ectual  property  rights  associated  with  the  Program  are  of  critical  value  to  Enterasys  and,  accordingly,  You  hereby  agree  to maintain  complete  books,  records  and  accounts [...]

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    xi Contents About This Guide Who Should Use This G uide ........ ................ ................... .................... ................... ................... ....... ... xv How to Use This G uide ............. ................... ................... .................... ................... ............... ........... ... xv Related Documents .[...]

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    xii Configuring Switches in a Stack ............... ................... .................... ................... ................... ... ....... 3-10 About SecureStack C2 Sw itch O peration in a Stack ....... ................... .................... ................... 3-11 Recommended Procedures for New and Existing Stacks ..... ..................[...]

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    xiii Figures 1-1 C2K122-24 Stackable Switch..... ................... ................... .................... ................... ............... 1 -2 3-1 XFP with LC Connector .............. ................ ................... .................... ................... ............... ... 3-4 3-2 Chassis Bottom, Rubber Feet Placement ..............[...]

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    SecureStack C2 Installation Guide xv About This Guide This  guide  pr ovides  an  over view ,  installa tion  and  troubleshooting  instructions,  and  specifications  for  the  Enterasys ®  SecureStack  C2K122 ‐ 24  stackable  Gigabit  switch  with  10 ‐ Gigabit  Ethernet  upli[...]

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    Related Documents xvi About This Guide This  preface  provides  an  overview  of  this  guide  and  the  SecureStack  C2  manual  set,  a  brief  summary  of  each  chapter  and  defines  the  conventions  us ed  throughout  this  guide.  To  locate  informati[...]

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    Conventions Used in This Guide SecureStack C2 Installation Guide xvii Conventions Used in This Guide The  following  conventions  are  used  in  this  guide: Note: Calls the reader ’s attention to any item of information that may be of special import ance. Caution: Contains information essential to avoid damage to the equ ipm[...]

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    Conventions Used in This Guid e xviii About This Guid e[...]

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    SecureStack C 2 Installation Guide 1-1 1 Introduction This  chapter  introduces  the  C2K122 ‐ 24  stackable  switch.  Overview The  C2K122 ‐ 24  is  a  stackable  switch,  which  can  be  adapted  and  scaled  to  help  meet  yo ur  network  need s.  The  switch  [...]

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    Overview 1-2 Introduction C2K122-24 The  C2K122 ‐ 24  ( Figure 1 ‐ 1 )  has  several  types  of  front  panel  port  and  rear  panel  connections,  which  include: •T w e n t y  four  RJ45  ports  (10/10 0/1000  Mbps,  1000BAS E ‐ T  copper  ports). •X F P  slots [...]

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    Connectivity SecureStack C 2 Installation Guide 1-3 High-S peed St ack Connections The  switch  has  rear ‐ panel  connectors  for  high ‐ speed  connections  in  a  stack  configuration.  The  high ‐ speed  sta cking  cables  used  for  the  conne ctions  are  optional  items [...]

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    Management 1-4 Introduction Management Management  of  the  module  can  be  eith er  in ‐ band  or  out ‐ of ‐ band.  In ‐ band  remote  management  is  possible  us ing  Te l n e t ,  Enterasys  Netw orks’  NetSight ®  management  application,  or  the  We b V i e [...]

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    Getting Help SecureStack C 2 Installation Guide 1-5 Getting Help For  additional  support  rela ted  to  the  switch  or  this  document,  contact  Enterasys  Networks  using  one  of  the  following  methods: Before  contacti ng  Enterasys  Networks  for  technical  support, ?[...]

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    Getting Help 1-6 Introduction[...]

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    SecureStack C 2 Installation Guide 2-1 2 Network Requirements Before  inst alling  the  device,  review  the  requirements  and  spec ifications  in  this  chapter  concerning  the  following: 10BASE-TX Network When  connecting  a  10BASE ‐ TX  segment  to  one  of  the  RJ45 ?[...]

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    100BASE-TX Network 2-2 Network Requir ements 100BASE-TX Network When  connecting  a  100BASE ‐ TX  segment  to  one  of  the  fixed  ports  (1 through  24),  use  Category  5  UTP  cabling.  The  switch  at  the  other  end  of  the  twisted  pair  segment  mus[...]

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    10GBASE-XX Network SecureStack C 2 Installation Guide 2-3 The  uplinks  hav e  one  fiber ‐ optic  interface  with  an  LC  conne ctor .  Depending  on  the  XFP  and  fiber ‐ optic  cable  used,  the  signal  can  be  driven  to  a  maximum  distance  of  33 m [...]

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    10GBASE-XX Network 2-4 Network Requir ements[...]

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    SecureStack C 2 Installation Guide 3-1 3 Hardware Installation This  chapter  provides  instructions  to  install  the  C2K122 ‐ 24.  Follow  the  or der  of  the  sections  listed  below  to  correctly  install  the  switch. Electrical Hazard: Only qualified pe rsonnel should perform in[...]

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    Considerations Prior to Installation 3-2 Hardware Installation Considerations Prior to Inst allation When  installing  the  switch,  note  the  following: •B e f o r e  starting  the  installation  procedure,  notify  the  network  administrator  of  the  installation. •F o l l o w  the  [...]

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    Installing Optional XFPs SecureStack C 2 Installation Guide 3-3 Inst alling Optional XFPs This  section  describes  how  to  ins tall  XFPs  in  port  slots  25 and  26.  It  is  recommended  that  you  install  any  options  before  installing  the  switch. Prep aration Before ?[...]

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    Installing Optional XFPs 3-4 Hardware Installation Inst alling the XFP To  install  an  XFP  that  has  an  LC  connector ,  refer  to  Figure 3 ‐ 1 ,  and  proceed  as  follows: 1. Hold  the  XFP  with  the  top  side  positioned  as  shown,  and  the  edge  conn[...]

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    Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface SecureStack C 2 Installation Guide 3-5 To  remove  an  XFP  from  a port  slot,  refer  back  to  Fig ure 3 ‐ 1 ,  and  proceed  as  follows: 1. Attach  yo ur  antista tic  wri st  strap  (refer  to  the  instructions  in  yo ur  ant[...]

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    Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface 3-6 Hardware Installation Figure 3-2 Chassis Bottom, Rubber Feet Placement 4. Remove  the  protectiv e  strip  from  the  back  of  one  rubber  foot  and  position  it  on  a  marked  location  and  press  firmly  into  place.  Repeat  t[...]

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    Rack Mounting the Switch SecureStack C 2 Installation Guide 3-7 The  next  step  to  install  the  switch  is  dependent  on  the  type  of  installation.  If  installing  several  switches  in  a  stack,  proceed  to  “ Connecting  High ‐ Speed  Stacking  Cables ” [...]

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    Rack Mounting the Switch 3-8 Hardware Installation Guidelines for Rackmount Inst allation The  installation  site  must  be  withi n  reach  of  the  network  cablin g  and  meet  the  requirements  listed  below: • Appro priate  grounded  pow er  receptacles  must  be  located [...]

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    Connecting High-Speed Stacking C ables SecureStack C 2 Installation Guide 3-9 Figure 3-5 Fastening the Switch to t he Rack 3. If  you  are  installing  this  switch  in  a  stacked  configuration,  repeat  this  procedure  for  each  switch  until  all  switches  hav e  been  installed [...]

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    Configuring Switches in a Stack 3-10 Hardware Installa tion Figure 3-6 High-Sp eed St acking Cable Connections After  connecting  the  cables  to  the  stacking  ports,  proceed  to  “ Configuring  Switches  in  a  Stack ”  on  page 3 ‐ 10  for  instructions. Configuring Switches in a S t [...]

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    Configuring Switches in a Stack SecureStack C2 Installation Guide 3-11 About SecureSt ack C2 Swi tch Operation in a St ack The  SecureStack  C2  products  are  stackable  swi tches  that  can  be  adapted  and  scaled  to  help  meet  you r  network  needs.  Thes e  switches  provide ?[...]

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    Configuring Switches in a Stack 3-12 Hardware Installa tion Recommended Procedures for New and Existing S tacks Inst alling a New St ackable Syst em of Up to Eight Switches Use  the  following  procedure  to  install  a  new  stack  of  up  to  eight  switches  out  of  the  box.  Before  app[...]

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    Connecting AC and RPS Power SecureStack C2 Installation Guide 3-13 1. Ensure  that  power  is  off  on  the  new  swi tch  being  installed. 2. Use  one  of  the  following  methods  to  complete  the  stack  cable  connectio ns: –I f  the  running  stack  uses  a  d[...]

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    Connecting AC and RPS Power 3-14 Hardware Installa tion Figure 3-7 Switch Rear V iew 3. Observe  the  pow er  CPU  LED  (not  shown)  located  on  the  front  panel.  Duri ng  the  initialization,  the  CPU  LED  will  start  by  illuminating  solid  amber,  then  start  [...]

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    Connecting AC and RPS Power SecureStack C2 Installation Guide 3-15 RPS Power If  you  are  installin g  an  optional  redundant  power  system  (C2RPS ‐ SYS),  refer  to  the  installation  instructions  supplied  with  the  RPS.  The  switch  is  connected  to  a  C2RPS ?[...]

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    Connecting to Console Port for Local Management 3-16 Hardware Installa tion Connecting to Console Port for Local Management This  section  describes  how  to  install  an  RS232  DTE  interface  cable  to  a  PC,  a  VT  series  terminal,  or  a  modem  to  an  Enterasys  C2K12[...]

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    Connecting to Console Port for Local Management SecureStack C2 Installation Guide 3-17 Connecting to an IBM or Comp atible Device To  connect  an  IBM  PC  or  compatible  device,  running  the  VT  terminal  emulation,  to  an  Enterasys  switch  Console  port  ( Figure 3 ‐ 9 ),  procee[...]

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    Connecting to Console Port for Local Management 3-18 Hardware Installa tion Connecting to a VT Series T erminal To  connect  a  VT  Series  terminal  to  an  Enterasys  switch  Console  port  ( Figure 3 ‐ 10 ),  use  a  UTP  serial  interface  cable  terminated  with  a  DB9  fe[...]

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    Connecting to Console Port for Local Management SecureStack C2 Installation Guide 3-19 Connecting to a Modem To  connect  a  modem  to  an  Enterasys  Netw orks  switch  modem  port  ( Figure 3 ‐ 11 ),  use  a  UTP  cable  terminated  with  a  DB9  female  connector  and  a  [...]

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    Connecting to the Network 3-20 Hardware Installa tion Connecting to the Network The  following  procedures  cover  the  cable  connections  from  the  network  or  other  devices  to  the  switch  RJ45  ports  or  any  installed  optional  XFP.  • Connecting  UTP  Cables ?[...]

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    Connecting to the Network SecureStack C2 Installation Guide 3-21 3. V erify  tha t  a  link  exists  by  che cking  that  the  Link/Activity  LED  is  ON  (solid  green  or  blinking  green).  If  the  Li nk/Activity  LED  is  OFF ,  perform  the  following  st eps [...]

  • Page 52

    Connecting to the Network 3-22 Hardware Installa tion Figure 3-14 Four-Wire S traight-Through Cable RJ45 Pinout s for 10/100BASE-TX Figure 3-15 Eight-W ire Crossover Cabl e RJ45 Pinout s for 10/100/100 0BASE-TX 1 RJ45 switch port 3 RJ45-to-RJ45 straight-thr ough cable 2 Other device port 4 RX+/RX- and TX+/TX-connections These connections must sha r[...]

  • Page 53

    Connecting to the Network SecureStack C2 Installation Guide 3-23 Figure 3-16 Eight-Wire Straight-Through Cable RJ45 Pinout s for 10/100/1000BASE-TX Connecting Fiber-Opti c Cables to LC Port s This  section  describes  how  to  connect  •a  10GBASE ‐ SR  multimode  fiber ‐ optic  connection  from  the  ne[...]

  • Page 54

    Connecting to the Network 3-24 Hardware Installa tion Each  fiber ‐ optic  link  consists  of  tw o  fiber ‐ optic  strands  within  the  cab le: •T r a n s m i t  (T X ) • Receive  (RX) The  transmit  strand  from  a  de vice  port  connects  to  the  re ceive  port  o[...]

  • Page 55

    Connecting to the Network SecureStack C2 Installation Guide 3-25 Figure 3-17 Cable Connec tion to LC Fiber-Optic Connectors 3. Plug  the  other  end  of  the  cable  into  the  appropriate  port  on  the  other  devi ce.  Some  cables  may  be  terminated  at  the  other  end  [...]

  • Page 56

    Completing the Installation 3-26 Hardware Installa tion Completing the Inst allation After  installing  the  switch  and  making  the  connections  to  the  ne twork,  access  the  switch  management,  as  described  below . Initial Logon to Switch Management To  initia lly  access  switch[...]

  • Page 57

    SecureStack C 2 Installation Guide 4-1 4 T roubleshooting This  chapter  provides  information  concerning  the  following: This  device  contains  a  battery  that  is  not  considered  a  user  replaceable  part.  If  the  battery  needs  to  be  replaced,  contact  [...]

  • Page 58

    Using LANVIEW 4-2 Troubleshooting Using LANVIEW The  switch  supports  the  Ent erasys Networks  built ‐ in  LANV IEW  LED  visual  diagnostic  and  status  monitoring  system.  The  location  of  each  C2K122 ‐ 24  LANVIE W  LE D  is  shown  in  Figure 4 ‐ 1 .  The ?[...]

  • Page 59

    Using LANVIEW SecureStack C 2 Installation Guide 4-3 Figure 4-2 LANVIEW LEDs LED Color Stat e Recommended Action CPU Off Power disconnected. If the LED remains off after connecting AC power or DC power from an RPS, check the following: 1. Make sure there is power at the power source (AC source and RPS if applicable) . 2. Replace the power co rd wit[...]

  • Page 60

    Using LANVIEW 4-4 Troubleshooting UP Off No valid connection to sw itch stackdown connector . 1. Make sure the switch connected to the stackdown connector is powered on. 2. Replace cable with a known good one. 3. If the problem still exists, cont act Enterasys Networks for technical support. Green Solid . V alid connection to switch stackdown conne[...]

  • Page 61

    Troubleshooting Checklist SecureStack C 2 Installation Guide 4-5 T roubleshooting Checklist If  the  device  is  not  work in g  properly ,  refer  to  Ta b l e 4 ‐ 1  for  a  checklist  of  problems,  possible  causes,  and  recommended  actions  to  resolve  the  problem. Link[...]

  • Page 62

    Troubleshooting Checklist 4-6 Troubleshooting Cannot contact the switch through in- band manageme nt. IP address not assigned. Refer to the SecureSt ack C2 Configuratio n Guide for the IP address assignment procedure. Port is disabled. This is normal if the switch is a Member in a stack. If operating as a standalone switch or as the Manager in a st[...]

  • Page 63

    Using the Password Reset Switch SecureStack C 2 Installation Guide 4-7 Using the Password Reset Switch If  yo u  forget  the  switch  login  password,  use  the  Pa ss wo r d  Reset  swit ch  as  described  in  the  following  procedure.  Figure 4-3 Password Reset Switch To  reset  the [...]

  • Page 64

    Using the Password Reset Switch 4-8 Troubleshooting[...]

  • Page 65

    SecureStack C2 Installation Guide A-1 A Specifications This  appendix  provides  information  about  the  f ollowing: Enterasys Network s  re serves  the  right  to  change  the  specifications  at  any  time  without  notice. For information about... Refer to page... Switch S pecificat ions A-2[...]

  • Page 66

    Switch Specifications A-2 Specifications Switch S pecifications Ta b l e A ‐ 1  provides  the  I/O  ports,  processors  and  memo ry ,  physical,  and  environmental  specifications  for  the  C2K122 ‐ 24. T able A-1 Switch Specifications Item S pecification C2K122-24 RJ45 ports 1 through 24 T wenty-fou[...]

  • Page 67

    Supported XFP Transceiver Interface Options SecureStack C2 Installation Guide A-3 Supported XFP T ransceiver Interface Options At  the  time  this  manual  was  printed,  three  10GBASE  XFP  modules  are  av ailable.  The  optional  XFPs  are  hot  sw appable  and  are  IEEE  802.ae[...]

  • Page 68

    Console Port Pinout Assignments A-4 Specifications Console Port Pinout Assignment s The  Console  port  is  a  DB9  serial  communications  port  for  local  access  to  Loca l  Management.  Refer  to  Figure A ‐ 1  for  the  Console  port  pin  assignments. Figure A-1 Console P[...]

  • Page 69

    Index-1 Index Numerics 1000BASE-T requirements for 2-2 100BASE-TX requirements 2-2 10BASE-T connection 3-20 requirements 2-1 10GBASE-XX requirements for 2-2 A AC input speci fications A-2 C Cable Fiber Budget A-3 Cable Specifications 10GBASE-XX network 2-2 Cable specifications 1000BASE-T network 2-2 100BASE-TX network 2-2 10BASE-T network 2-1 CLI c[...]

  • Page 70

    Index-2 S Safety requirements A-4 Specifications C2K122-24 A-2 XFP A-3 Stack initi alization Manager switch selection 3-15 Stack Manager automatic selection of 3-15 Stack Member automatic selection of 3-15 Stack operation Member switch selection 3-15 Stack system installation of a new switch in existing stack 3-12 installation of new 3-12 Standards[...]