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C H A P T E R 2Stack Interface Module
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Installing the module To install the module, follow the instructions in chapter 1.
Connecting the Modules
Use the Stacking Cable The Stacking Cable is one meter (39 inches) long and connects two
Stack Interface Modules (each inserted in an Intel Express 500 Series
Switch).
Connecting and
disconnecting the cable
The cable has a clip-on connector. To connect the cable, push it firm-
ly onto the module’s port. To disconnect the cable, use your thumb
and forefinger to squeeze the latches (on the connector) together and
pull the connector away from the port.
Understanding the LEDs After you have connected the modules and powered the switches on,
each module has two LED indicators: green and orange These indi-
cate the following:
Configuring the switches After you have used the cable to connect the Stack Interface Modules,
you can still configure each of the switches separately.
Green Orange Indicates
Off Off Port enabled, no link.
Blinking Off Link and data traffic.
Solid Off Link.
Off Solid Port disabled by management.
Solid Solid Port disabled by a fault.