StackWise‑160 Stacking Module Kit for Catalyst 9200
Product Description
The Cisco C9200‑STACK‑KIT is a hardware stacking solution designed for Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series modular switches. It enables multiple Catalyst 9200 switches to be interconnected into a single logical stack, allowing unified management, simplified configuration, and increased scalability. The kit uses Cisco StackWise‑160 technology to provide high‑speed stacking bandwidth across all switches in the stack, making it ideal for enterprise campus and branch deployments where centralized control and redundancy are essential.
Model Type
Network Stacking Module Kit / StackWise‑160 Kit
Category
Networking – Stack Module for Catalyst 9200
Key Features
StackWise‑160 Stacking Technology — Provides up to 160 Gbps of stack bandwidth per switch for high‑performance inter‑switch communication.
Enables Unified Stack Management — Multiple switches act as a single logical unit with one control and management plane.
Scalable Stack Support — Supports stacking of up to 8 Catalyst 9200 switches.
Includes Hardware Components — Typically includes two stack adapters and one passive StackWise cable (0.5 m) for connecting adjacent switches.
Hot‑Swappable Module — Can be installed without powering down the switch (depending on model support).
Improved Network Resiliency — Stacking provides redundancy — if one switch fails, the others continue operating as part of the stack.
Simplified Operations — One master manages configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting across all switches in the stack.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Cisco C9200‑STACK‑KIT |
| Stacking Technology | StackWise‑160 |
| Stacking Bandwidth | Up to 160 Gbps per switch |
| Stack Members Supported | Up to 8 switches |
| Included Components | 2 × Stack Adapters + 1 × 0.5 m passive StackWise Cable |
| Compatibility | Cisco Catalyst 9200 modular switches only (NOT for 9200L fixed models) |
| Form Factor | Plug‑in stack module |
| Deployment | Enterprise campus & branch stacking |
| Management | Unified stack control plane via Cisco IOS XE |
Compatibility Notes
Compatible With: Catalyst 9200 modular switch models (e.g., C9200‑24T, C9200‑48T, C9200‑48PXG).
Not Compatible With: Catalyst 9200L fixed configuration models — those use a different stack kit (StackWise‑80).
Typical Use Cases
Network Stack Aggregation
Stack multiple access switches into a single logical stack for centralized management.Resilient Campus / Branch Networks
Provides redundancy and high availability by eliminating single switch failure impact.Simplified Configuration & Administration
Manage VLANs, routing, and policy uniformly across all stacked switches.
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