Cisco STACK-T4-1M=Uncategorized

Model Type: Cisco StackWise™ Type-4 Stacking Cable (1 m Spare)
Product Category: Switch Accessories – Stacking Cable

What It Is

The Cisco STACK-T4-1M= is a 1-meter (3.3 ft) Type-4 stacking cable used for connecting Cisco Catalyst switches into a StackWise stack. It’s an OEM spare accessory that enables multiple compatible Cisco switches to operate together as one logical unit, greatly simplifying management and improving scalability and redundancy.

The suffix “=“ indicates this SKU is a spare or bulk pack version of the cable.

Key Features

• Cable Type: Cisco proprietary Type-4 StackWise stacking cable – designed specifically for Cisco stacked switch architectures.
• Length: 1 meter (3.28 ft) – ideal for flexible rack spacing where shorter (50 cm) cables aren’t long enough.
• Bandwidth Support: Supports the stack interconnect bandwidth defined by the switch family (e.g., up to StackWise-160/320 depending on the platform) for high-speed data exchange between stack members.
• Connectors: Cisco proprietary copper stacking connectors on both ends, hot-swappable.
• Compliant: RoHS, WEEE environmental compliance.

Typical Use & Compatibility

Purpose:
Used to create a physical stacking link between Cisco switches so they can be managed as a single logical switch with:

✔ Shared configuration and single management interface
✔ Increased port capacity
✔ Improved redundancy and resiliency
✔ Simplified firmware and policy updates

Compatible Switch Families

This stacking cable is commonly used with Cisco Catalyst 9200 and 9300 Series switches that support StackWise Type-4 stacking.
Examples include (but aren’t limited to):

• Cisco Catalyst 9200 & 9200L Series switches
• Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches

Note: Always verify the specific stacking requirements in your switch’s datasheet or stacking guide to ensure correct cable choice and stacking topology.

Why It Matters

Stacking cables like the STACK-T4-1M= are essential components in building scalable, resilient enterprise networks using Catalyst switches. They provide the data stacking links that allow multiple switches to operate as one, enabling:

✨ Higher availability — if one switch fails, the stack remains operational
✨ Simplified network management — one IP, unified configuration
✨ Scalable capacity — combine ports across switches without complexity

This is especially useful in campus access layers or distribution layers where multiple switches need cohesive management.

Technical Specs Summary