How do you connect stack cables?

Below the steps that show how to cable the stack for power-stack configuration:

From switch 1 port A we connect to switch 2 port B (pink cable).
From switch 5 port A we connect to switch 6 port B (Red cable).
Note: The switch to be added to the stack must be off.

How do I install a Cisco 3850 switch to stack?

Addition of new switch to an existing 3850 stack

Turn off the power of the new switch.
connect the stacking cable (according to Cisco documentation)
Turn on the power of the new switch.

How many 3850 switches can be stacked?

Up to 9 Cisco Catalyst 3850 switches can be stacked together to build single logical StackWise-480 switch since Cisco IOS XE Release 3.3. 0SE. Prior to Cisco IOS XE Release 3.3. 0SE, up to 4 Cisco Catalyst 3850 switches could be stacked together.

What is stack power cable?

The Cisco StackPower™ technology is an innovative feature that aggregates all of the available power in a stack of switches and manages it as one common power pool for the entire stack. It is one of the main features introduced in the Cisco® Catalyst® 3750-X Series Switches (Figure 1).

How do I renumber a Cisco 3850 switch stack?

Changing the stack members number manually In order to change the stack members number manually, use the switch [current number] renumber [desired number] command: SW3#switch 3 renumber 1 WARNING: Changing the switch number may result in a configuration change for that switch.

How many Cisco 3850 switches are in a stack?

Cisco 3850 stack power cables. The example below, shows how to properly connect a stack of six 3850 switches, together with a power-stack connection example. Note: The process will be similar for stacks of 2,3,4,5,7,8 and 9 switches.

How to form a Catalyst 3850 data stack and power stack?

From switch 1 port A we connect to switch 2 port B (pink cable). From switch 5 port A we connect to switch 6 port B (Red cable). Note: Be aware that currently up to four switches can be used on a power-stack configuration and up to nine for a data stack. Note: The switch to be added to the stack must be off. Otherwise, the hole stack will reload.

How to use the RJ45 port in Cisco 3850?

To use the RJ45 port, you must configure precedence for it by using these commands: Configuring precedence for the RJ45 port enables it for input and disables input on the USB console port. However, switch output is always displayed on both ports. 06-27-2013 07:31 PM 06-27-2013 07:31 PM

What kind of cable do I need for a 3850 switch?

The right type of cables must be used to achieve stack completion. Be aware that cables for the 3750 platform do not work on the 3850 platform. The example below, shows how to properly connect a stack of six 3850 switches, together with a power-stack connection example.

How do you connect stack cables? Below the steps that show how to cable the stack for power-stack configuration: From switch 1 port A we connect to switch 2 port B (pink cable). From switch 5 port A we connect to switch 6 port B (Red cable). Note: The switch to be added to the…