DIGITAL MultiSwitch 600 System

This document serves as a comprehensive guide for the assembly, configuration, management, and disassembly of the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 600 System. The system is a modular, scalable workgroup switching platform designed for Ethernet and Fast Ethernet environments, capable of stacking 2 to 8 devices.

The core components are:

1. DIGITAL MultiSwitch 600 Stack Director: This unit provides power, backplane interconnectivity, and acts as the central SNMP management agent for the entire stack. It manages internal Ethernet LAN channels, supports hot-swapping and backplane auto healing, and offers various management interfaces (in-band, out-of-band, serial setup port). It must be the foundational unit in a managed stack.
2. DIGITAL MultiSwitch 600 Stack Station: These units provide power to attached functional modules (hubs and switches) and extend the internal management and LAN channels within a managed stack. In an unmanaged configuration, they provide power and a setup port for their functional module.

The manual details critical procedures including:

• Assembly: Step-by-step instructions for securing Stack Directors and Stations to mounting trays and racks, inserting stack interconnect cards and functional modules, cabling, and connecting power.
• Management: Configuring and managing the stack using SNMP (in-band or out-of-band), including IP address setup, SNMP community strings and trap addresses, firmware upgrades via TFTP, error log access, and serial port configuration.
• Maintenance: Procedures for removing or replacing components and entire levels from the stack, with emphasis on proper power-down and backup practices.

Additionally, the document provides troubleshooting information using LED indicators, detailed connector and pin assignments, product specifications, ordering options, and references to associated documentation.