Enterasys A2H124-24FX manual

7.5x9-inch cover with bleed on 4 sides Secur eStack A2 Fast Ether net Switches Hardware Installation Guide A2H124-24FX P/N 9034174-0 1[...]

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i Notice Enterasys Networks  reserv es  the  right  to  make  changes  in  specifica tions  and  other  information  containe d  in  this  document  and  its  web  site  without  prior  notice.  The  reader  should  in  all  cases  consult  Enterasys Ne tworks[...]

ii REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS CO MMISSION (FCC) NOTICE This  device  co mplies  with  Pa rt  15  of  the  FCC  rules.  Operation  is  subject  to  the  following  two  conditions:  (1)  this  device  may  not  cause  harmfu l  interference,  [...]

iii ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) This  product  complies  with  the  follo wing:  47  CFR  Pa rt s  2  and  15,  CSA  C108.8,  89/336/EEC,  EN  55022,  EN  61000 ‐ 3 ‐ 2,  EN 61000 ‐ 3 ‐ 3,  EN  55024,  AS/NZS  CISPR  22,  VCCI  V ‐ 3.  COMPATIBILIDAD [...]

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v VCCI NOTI CE This  is  a  class  A  product  based  on  the  standard  of  the  Vo l u n t a r y  Cont rol  Counc il  for  Interference  by  Information  Te c h n o l o g y  Equipment  (VCCI).  If  this  equipmen t  is  used  in  a  domestic  environment, ?[...]

vi DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application  of  Co uncil  Directi ve(s): 89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC Manufacturer’s  Na me: Enterasys Networks, Inc. Manufacturer ’ s  Address: 50  Minuteman  Ro ad Andover,  MA  01810 USA European  Representativ e  Address: Enterasys Networks,  Ltd . Nexus  House,  Newbury  Bu[...]

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viii 3. APPLICABLE  LAW. This  Agreem ent  shall  be  interpret ed  and  governed  under  the  laws  and  in  the  state  and  federal  cour ts  of  the  Commonwealth  of  Massachusetts  wit hout  regard  to  its  conflicts  of  laws  prov isions.  You  [...]

ix THE  CUMULA TIVE  LIAB ILITY  OF  ENTERASYS  TO  YOU  FOR  ALL  CLAIMS  RELA TING  TO  THE  PROGRAM,  IN  CONTRACT ,  TORT  OR  OTHER WISE,  SHALL  NOT  EX CEED  THE  TOT AL  AM OUNT  OF  FEES  PA I D  TO  ENTERASYS  BY  YOU  FOR  THE  RIGHTS ?[...]

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xi Contents About This Guide Who Should Use This G uide ........ ................... .................... ................... ................... ................ .......... xv How to Use This G uide ............. ................... ................... .................... ................... ............... ........... .. xvi Related Documents ..[...]

xii Connecting AC and RPS-SYS Power ....... ................... .................... ................... ....................... ...... 3 -16 AC Power ....... .................... ................ ................... .................... ................... ................. ............ 3-16 C2RPS-SYS Redundant Power System ............... .......[...]

xiii Figures 1-1 A2H124-24FX Stackable Switch ................ ................... ....................... ................... ............... 1-3 3-1 Mini-GBIC with RJ45 Connector ......... .................... ................... ................... ....................... .. 3-4 3-2 Mini-GBIC with MT-RJ Connec tor . ................... .........[...]

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SecureStack A2 Installation Guid e xv About This Guide This  guide  pr ovides  an  over view ,  installa tion  and  troubleshooting  instructio ns,  and  specifications  for  the  Enterasys ®  SecureStack  A2H124 ‐ 24FX  stackable  Ethernet  switch. For  information  about  the  C[...]

How to Use This Guide xvi About This Guide How to Use This Guide Read  through  this  guide  completely  to  familiarize  you rs el f  with  its  contents  and  gain  an  understanding  of  the  features  and  capabilities  of  the  stackable  Ethernet  switch.  A  genera[...]

Conventions Used in This Guide SecureStack A2 Installation Guide xvii Conventions Used in This Guide The  following  conventions  are  used  in  this  guide: Note: Calls the reader ’s attention to any item of information that may be of special import ance. Caution: Contains information essential to avoid damage to the equ ipm[...]

Conventions Used in This Guid e xviii About This Guide[...]

SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 1-1 1 Introduction This  chapter  introduces  the  A2H124 ‐ 24FX  st ackable  switch. Import ant Notice Depending on the firmware versi on used in the Se cureS tack A2, some features described in this document may not be supported. Refer to the Relea se Notes shipped with the A2H124-24FX to dete[...]

Overview 1-2 Introduction Overview The  A2H124 ‐ 24FX  is  a  stackable  Fast  Ethernet  switc h,  which  can  be  adapted  and  scaled  to  help  meet  yo ur  netw ork  needs.  This  switch  provides  a  management  platform  and  uplinks  to  a  network ?[...]

Overview SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 1-3 Figure 1- 1 A2H124-24FX S t ackable Switch S t ack Connections The  switch  has  front ‐ panel  RJ45  ports  25  and  26  for  connections  in  a  stack  configuration.  The  stacking  cables  used  for  the  connections  are  stand[...]

Connectivity 1-4 Introduction Connectivity The  SecureStack  A2  switch  connects  to  Ethernet  networks  or  w orkstations  by  wa y  of  the  fixed  front  panel  MT ‐ RJ  ports  and  two  uplink  ports  that  support  optional  Mini ‐ GBICs. At  the  time ?[...]

Management SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 1-5 Management Management  of  the  mod ule  can  be  eithe r  in ‐ band  or  out ‐ of ‐ band.  In ‐ band  remote  management  is  possible  using  Te l n e t ,  Enterasys Networks’  NetSight ®  management  application,  or  the[...]

Getting Help 1-6 Introduction Getting Help For  additional  support  related  to  the  SecureStack  A2  or  this  document,  contact  Enterasys Network s  using  one  of  the  foll owing  methods: Before  contacti ng  Enterasys Networks  for  technical  support,  have  the ?[...]

SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 2-1 2 Network Requirements Before  inst alling  the  device,  review  the  requirements  and  spec ifications  in  this  chapter  concerning  the  following: 100BASE-FX Multimode Fiber-Optic Network The  A2H124 ‐ 24FX  provides  24  ports  that  support [...]

1000BASE-FX Fiber-Optic Network 2-2 Network Requirements 1000BASE-FX Fiber-Optic Network The  Mini ‐ GBIC  port  sockets  27 and  28  on  the  A2H12 4 ‐ 24FX  enable  yo u  to  var y  the  type  of  1 ‐ Gbps  port  connection.  At  the  printing  of  this  document  th[...]

SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-1 3 Hardware Installation This  chapter  provides  instructions  to  install  the  A2H124 ‐ 24FX.  Follow  the  order  of  the  sections  listed  below  to  correctly  install  the  switch. Electrical Hazard: Only qualified pe rsonnel should perform in[...]

Considerations Prior to Installation 3-2 Hardware Installation Considerations Prior to Inst allation When  installing  the  switch,  note  the  following: •B e f o r e  starting  the  installation  procedure,  notify  the  network  administrator  of  the  installation. •F o l l o w  the  [...]

Installing Optional Mini-GBICs SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-3 Inst alling Optional Mini-GBICs This  section  describes  how  to  install  Mini ‐ GBICs  in  the  SFP  port  slots  27  and  28  on  the  A2H124 ‐ 24FX.  It  is  recommended  that  the  optional  Mini ‐[...]

Installing Optional Mini-GBICs 3-4 Hardware Installation Inst allation To  install  a  Mini ‐ GBIC  that  has  an  RJ45  connector,  refer  to  Figu re 3 ‐ 1 ;  for  a  Mi ni ‐ GBIC  with  a  MT ‐ RJ  connector ,  refer  to  Figure 3 ‐ 2 ;  for  a  Mini ‐ GBIC  w[...]

Installing Optional Mini-GBICs SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-5 Figure 3-2 Mini-GBIC with MT -RJ Connector 1 SFP Slot 3 Release tab 2 Mini-GBIC (MGBIC-MT01) 4 Link/Activity LED 27 28 A2H124-24FX 25 26 27 28 25/Up 26/Down Stack Á À Ã Â[...]

Installing Optional Mini-GBICs 3-6 Hardware Installation Figure 3-3 Mini-GBIC with LC Connector Removing the Mini-GBIC 1 SFP Slot 3 Release tab 2 Mini-GBIC (MGBIC-LC01,-LC03, -LC09, MGBIC-08) 4 Link/Activity LED 27 28 A2H124-24FX 25 26 27 28 25/Up 26/Down Stack  Á À à Caution: Do NOT remove a Mini-GBIC from a slot without releasing the locking[...]

Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-7 To  remove  a  Mini ‐ GBIC  from  a port  slot,  refer  back  to  Figure 3 ‐ 1 ,  Figure 3 ‐ 2 ,  and  Figure 3 ‐ 3 ,  and  proceed  as  follows: 1. Attach  yo ur  antista tic  wri st  strap  (refer[...]

Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface 3-8 Hardware Installation Figure 3-4 Chassis Bottom, Rubber Feet Placement Guidelines for Flat Surface Inst allation Locate  the  switch  within  152  cm  (5  ft)  of  its  pow er  source  and  on  a  surface  as  shown  in  Figure 3 ‐ 5 .  A  t[...]

Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-9 If  you  are  installin g  several  switches  in  a  stack,  proceed  to  “ Connecting  Stacking  Cables ”  on  page 3 ‐ 11.  If  the  switch  is  being  installed  as  a  standalone  swit ch[...]

Rack Mounting the Switch 3-10 Hardware Installation Rack Mounting the Switch To  install  the  switch  in  a  19 ‐ inch  rack,  yo u  need:  •T w o  rackmount  brackets  and  mounting  screws  (rackmount  kit)  shipped  with  the  switch. •F o u r  user ‐ supplied  screws [...]

Connecting Stacking Cables SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-11 Figure 3-6 Att aching the Rackmount Brac kets 2. W ith  the  mou nting  brackets  attached,  position  the  switch  between  the  vert ica l  frame  members  of  the  19 ‐ inch  rack  as  shown  in  Figu re 3 ‐ 7 .  T[...]

Connecting Stacking Cables 3-12 Hardware Installation Figure 3 ‐ 8  shows  an  exam ple  of  a  four ‐ high  stac k  connected  in  a  closed  loop  configuration.  All  ST AC K  DOWN  and  ST ACK  UP  connectors  are  used  in  th e  installation.  The  stacking ?[...]

Configuring Switches in a Stack SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-13 Configuring Switches in a S t ack The  information  in  the  follow ing  sections  is  important  to  understand  A2  switch  operation  and  installations  in  a  stack  installation. About SecureSt ack A2 Swi tch Operation [...]

Configuring Switches in a Stack 3-14 Hardware Installation 3. The  management  election  process  uses  th e  following  precedence  to  assi gn  a  management  switch: a. Previously  assigned/elected  manage ment  switch b. Management  assigned  priority  (v alues  1–15) c. Hardw are  p[...]

Configuring Switches in a Stack SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-15 3. Once  the  desired  master  swi tch  has  been  selected,  the  current  configuration  wil l  be  saved  and  the  stack  will  automatically  reset.  Yo u  must  now  move  the  console  cable [...]

Connecting AC and RPS-SYS Power 3-16 Hardware Installation Connecting AC and RPS-SYS Power AC Power To  connect  a  switch  to  the  AC  power  source,  refer  to  Figure 3 ‐ 9  and  proceed  as  follows: 1. Plug  the  power  cord into  the  swit ch  AC  power  connector . 2. Pl[...]

Connecting AC and RPS-SYS Power SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-17 Figure 3-9 Switch Rear V iew 3. Observe  the  pow er  CPU  LED  (not  shown),  located  on  the  front  panel.  During  the  initialization,  the  CPU  LED  will  start  by  illuminating  solid  amber,  then[...]

Connecting AC and RPS-SYS Power 3-18 Hardware Installation C2RPS-SYS Redundant Power System If  you  are  installin g  an  optional  redundant  power  system  (C2RPS ‐ SYS),  refer  to  the  installation  instructions  supplied  with  the  Secure Stack  RPS.  The  switch  is  co[...]

Connecting AC and RPS-SYS Power SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-19 S t ack Initialization Overview When  you  install  and  connect  all  the  stacking  cables  to  the  switches  in  the  stack  before  applying  power  to  the  switches,  the  following  occurs: •T h e [...]

Connecting to Console Port for Local Management 3-20 Hardware Installation Connecting to Console Port for Local Management This  se ction  descri bes  how  to  connect  an  RS232  DTE  interface  cable  from  a  PC,  a  VT  series  terminal,  or  a  modem  to  an  A2H124 ‐ 24FX [...]

Connecting to Console Port for Local Management SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-21 Connecting to an IBM or Comp atible Device To  connect  an  IBM  PC  or  compatible  device,  running  the  VT  terminal  emulation,  to  an  Enterasys  switch  Console  port  ( Figure 3 ‐ 12 ),  proce[...]

Connecting to Console Port for Local Management 3-22 Hardware Installation Connecting to a VT Series T erminal To  connect  a  VT  Series  terminal  to  an  Enterasys  switch  Console  port  ( Figure 3 ‐ 13 ),  use  a  UTP  serial  interface  cable  terminated  with  a  DB9  fem[...]

Connecting to Console Port for Local Management SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-23 Connecting to a Modem To  connect  a  modem  to  an  Enterasys Networks  switch  modem  port  ( Figure 3 ‐ 14 ),  use  a  UTP  cable  terminated  with  a  DB9  female  connector  and  a  DB25 [...]

Connecting to the Network 3-24 Hardware Installation Connecting to the Network This  section  provides  the  procedure  to  connect  fiber ‐ optic  cables  from  the  fi xed  front  panel  MT ‐ RJ  ports  to  the  network  or  other  devices.  In  addition  this  section[...]

Connecting to the Network SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-25 2. Insert  the  MT ‐ RJ  cable  connector  into  the  MT ‐ RJ  front  panel  port  un til  it  clicks  into  place. Figure 3-15 Connecting a Fiber-Opt ic Cable Segment to MT -RJ Port 3. V e rify  that  a  link  exists  by[...]

Connecting to the Network 3-26 Hardware Installation Connecting Fiber-O ptic Cables to MT -RJ Min i-GBIC Port s This  section  contains  the  procedures  for  connecting  a  1000BA SE ‐ SX  multimode  fiber ‐ optic  segment  from  the  network  or  other  device  to  an  MT ‐ RJ  [...]

Connecting to the Network SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-27 2. Insert  the  MT ‐ RJ  cable  connector  into  the  MT ‐ RJ  connector  unt il  it  clicks  into  place. 3. Plug  the  other  end  of  the  cable  into  the  appropriate  port  on  the  other  devi [...]

Connecting to the Network 3-28 Hardware Installation Connecting Fiber-Optic Cabl es to LC M ini-GBIC Port s This  section  describes  how  to  connect  •a  1000BAS E ‐ SX  multimode  fiber ‐ optic  segment  from  the  network  or  other  devices  to  an  LC  port  connector  of[...]

Connecting to the Network SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-29 1. Remove  the  protectiv e  covers  from  the  Mini ‐ GB IC  LC  fiber ‐ optic  po rt  and  from  the  connectors  on  each  end  of  the  cable. 2. Insert  the  LC  cable  connector  into  the  Mini ?[...]

Connecting to the Network 3-30 Hardware Installation Connecting UTP Cables to RJ45 Mini-GBIC Port s The  RJ45  Mi ni ‐ GBIC  (MGBIC ‐ 02)  ports  are10/100/1000  Mbps  ports  and  have  internal  crossovers.  When  connecting  a  wo rk st at io n  to  these  ports,  use  a  straight[...]

Connecting to the Network SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-31 Figure 3-16 Four-Wire Cros sover Cable RJ45 Pinout s for 10/100BASE-TX Figure 3-17 Four-Wire S traight-Through Cable RJ45 Pinout s for 10/100BASE-TX 1 RJ45 switch port 3 RJ45-to-RJ45 crossover cable 2 Other device port 4 RX+/RX- and TX+/TX-conne ctions These connections must share a c[...]

Connecting to the Network 3-32 Hardware Installation Figure 3-18 Eight-W ire Crossover Cabl e RJ45 Pinout s for 10/100/100 0BASE-TX Figure 3-19 Eight-W ire Straight- Through Cable RJ45 Pinout s for 10/100/ 1000BASE-TX 1 RJ45 device port 3 RJ45-to-RJ45 crossover c able 2 Other device port 1 RJ45 device port 3 RJ45-to-R J45 straight-through cable 2 O[...]

Completing the Installation SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-33 Completing the Inst allation After  installing  the  switch  and  making  the  connections  to  the  ne twork,  access  the  switch  management,  as  described  below . Initial Logon to Switch Management To  initia lly  access[...]

Completing the Installation 3-34 Hardware Installation[...]

SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 4-1 4 T roubleshooting This  chapter  provides  information  concerning  the  following: This  device  contains  a  battery  that  is  not  considered  a  user  replaceable  part.  If  the  battery  needs  to  be  replaced,  contact  c[...]

Using LANVIEW 4-2 Troubleshooting Using LANVIEW The  A2H124 ‐ 24FX  supports  the  Enterasys Netw orks  built ‐ in  LANVIEW  LED  visual  diagnostic  and  status  monitoring  system.  The  LANVIEW  LEDs  on  the  A2H124 ‐ 24FX  are  located  as  shown  in  Figure 4 ‐[...]

Using LANVIEW SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 4-3 T able 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs LED Color State Recommended Acti on CPU Off Power disconnected. If the LED remains off after connecting AC power or DC power from an RPS, check the following: 1. Make sure there is power at the power source (AC source and RPS if applicable) . 2. R eplace the pow er cord wit[...]

Using LANVIEW 4-4 Troubleshooting DOWN Off No valid conn ection to switch stackup connector . 1. Make sure the switch connected to the stackup connector is powered on. 2. Replace cable wi th a known good one. 3. If the problem still exists, cont act Enterasys Networks for technical support. Green Solid . V alid co nnection to switch stackup connect[...]

Using LANVIEW SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 4-5 RPS Off The RPS LED remains off regardless if the RPS is atta ched or not. The L ED being in its off st ate is n ot an indication that the RPS is not functioning properly and won’t supply power in the event of an AC power supply failure. See Amber state below . None. Amber Solid .The switch inte[...]

Troubleshooting Checklist 4-6 Troubleshooting T roubleshooting Checklist If  the  device  is  not  work in g  properly ,  refer  to  Ta b l e 4 ‐ 2  for  a  checklist  of  problems,  possible  causes,  and  recommended  actions  to  resolve  the  problem. T able 4-2 T roubleshoo[...]

Troubleshooting Checklist SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 4-7 Cannot contact the SecureS tack A2 through in-band management. IP address not assigned. Refer to the SecureSt ack A2 Configuration Gu ide for the IP address assignment procedure. Port is disab led. This is normal if the swi tch is a Member in a stack. If operating as a standalon e swit[...]

Troubleshooting Checklist 4-8 Troubleshooting Port(s) goes into standby for no apparent reason. Loop condition detected. V erify that S panning T ree is enabled. Refer to th e SecureS tack A2 Configuration Gu ide for the instructions to set the type of ST A. Review the network design and delete unnecessary lo op s. If the problem continues, contact[...]

Using the Reset Password Switch SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 4-9 Using the Reset Password Switch If  you  forget  the  Secure Stack  A2  login  passw ord,  use  the  Reset  Pa s s w o r d  switch  as  described  in  the  following  procedure.  Figure 4-2 Reset Password Switch To  rese[...]

Using the Reset Password Switch 4-10 Troubleshooting[...]

SecureStack A2 Installation Guide A-1 A Specifications This  appendix  provides  information  about  the  f ollowing: Enterasys Network s  re serves  the  right  to  change  the  specifications  at  any  time  without  notice. For information about... Refer to page... Switch S pecificat ions A-2[...]

Switch Specifications A-2 Specifications Switch S pecifications Ta b l e A ‐ 1  provides  the  I/O  ports,  processors  and  memo ry ,  physical,  and  environmental  specifications  for  the  A2H124 ‐ 24FX. T able A-1 A2H124-24FX Switch S pecifications Item S pecification MT -RJ ports 1 through 24 T we[...]

Mini-GBIC Input/Output Specifications SecureStack A2 Installation Guide A-3 Mini-GBIC Input/Output S pecifications The  Mini ‐ Gigabit  Ethernet  Card  (Mini ‐ GBIC)  port  interface  slots  can  support  1 ‐ Gbps  fiber ‐ optic  connections  as  de scribed  in  Ta b l e A ‐ 2 .  The  [...]

Gigabit Ethernet Specifications A-4 Specifications Gigabit Ethernet S pecifications The  following  specificat ions  for  the  Mi ni ‐ GBICs  shown  in  Ta b l e A ‐ 3  through  Ta b l e A ‐ 11  meet  or  exceed  the  IEEE  802.3z ‐ 1998  standard. MGBIC-LC01/MGBIC-MT01 S pec ifications (10[...]

Gigabit Ethernet Specifications SecureStack A2 Installation Guide A-5 MGBIC-LC03 S pecific ations (1000BASE-SX) MGBIC-LC09 S pecific ations (1000BASE-LX) T able A-5 MGBIC-LC03 Optical Spec ifications Item 62.5/125 µm MMF 50/125 µm MMF T ransmit Power (minimum) -9.5 dBm -9.5 dBm T ransmit Power (maximum) -3 dBm -3 dBm Receive Sensiti vity -20 dBm [...]

Gigabit Ethernet Specifications A-6 Specifications MGBIC-08 Sp ecificati ons (1000BASE-ELX) MGBIC-02 Sp ecifications (1000BASE-T) T able A-9 MGBIC-08 Optical Specific ations Item 10 µm SMF T ransmit Power (minimum) -0 dBm, min. +2 dBm, typical +5 dBm, max. Receive Sensitivity -24 dBm, min. -26 dBm, typical Maximum Input Power -3 dBm Link Power Bud[...]

Console Port Pinout Assignments SecureStack A2 Installation Guide A-7 Console Port Pinout Assignment s The  Console  port  is  a  DB9  serial  communications  port  for  local  access  to  Loca l  Management.  Refer  to  Figure A ‐ 1  for  the  Console  port  pin  assignments. F[...]

Regulatory Compliance A-8 Specifications[...]

Index-1 Index Numerics 1000BASE-FX fiber-opitc Network 2-2 1000BASE-T twisted pair Gi gabit Ethernet Network 2-2 100BASE-FX multimode fiber-op tic Network 2-1 A A2H124-24FX overview of 1-2 C Cable fiber budget A-3 CLI command introduction to 1-5 Configuring switches stack configuration 3-13 Connecting Fiber-Optic Cable s from A2H124-24FX to the Net[...]

Index-2 Redundant Power Supply Capability introduction to 1-3 Regulatory Compliance A-7 Related manua ls xvi Reset switch 4-9 S Safety requirements A-7 Specifications A-1 A2H124-24FX A-2 MGBIC-02 A-6 MGBIC-08 A-6 MGBIC-LC01 A-4 , A-5 MGBIC-LC03 A-5 MGBIC-LC09 A-5 MGBIC-MT01 A-4 , A-5 Mini-GBIC input/outputs A-3 Stack initi alization manager switch [...]