step 1 remove the dust covers from the stackwise cables and stackwise ports, and store them for future use.
step 2 insert one end of the stackwise cable into the stackwise port on the back of the switch.
always use a cisco-approved stackwise cable to connect the switches.
step 3 use the window in the stackwise cable to align the connector correctly. secure the screws tightly.
step 4 insert the other end of the cable into the connector of the other switch, and secure the screws tightly.
removing and installing the stackwise cable can shorten its useful life. do not remove and insert the cable more often than is absolutely necessary.
when the connectors are not being used, replace the dust covers on them to protect them from dust.
figure 3-34 inserting the stackwise cable in a stackwise port
when you need to remove the stackwise cable from the connector, make sure to fully unscrew the screws before removing the connector. also make sure that you remove the correct screws from the stackwise port. see figure 3-35 for correct removal procedures and figure 3-36 for incorrect removal procedures.
