read the “planning the stack” section on page 3-12 before you stack your switches.
figure d-2 stacking the switches
step 1 insert one end of the stackwise cable into the stackwise port at the back of a switch. see figure d-3.
always use a cisco-approved stackwise cable to connect the switches.
step 2 use the window in the stackwise cable to align the connector correctly. secure the screws tightly.
step 3 insert the other end of the cable into the connector of the other switch, and secure the screws tightly.
see the “connecting stackwise cable to stackwise ports” section on page 3-37 for detailed installation procedures on how to connect the switches in a stack.
figure d-3 connecting the stackwise cable to a stackwise port
