Product Overview
The Cisco STACK-T1-50CM is a 50-centimeter StackWise-480 stacking
cable designed for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. It enables
high-speed switch-to-switch stacking with a bandwidth of up to 480
Gbps, supporting redundancy, scalability, and simplified management
in enterprise networks.
Product Description
The STACK-T1-50CM is a short-length (0.5-meter) Cisco StackWise
cable that allows two Catalyst 9300 switches to be physically and
logically stacked. With StackWise-480 technology, it supports up to
480 Gbps of stack bandwidth, enabling multiple switches to operate
as a single unit with a unified control plane. This 50cm cable is
ideal for stacking switches placed adjacent to each other within
the same rack or enclosure. It provides plug-and-play connectivity,
supports hot-swapping, and enhances network availability and
centralized management. It is commonly used in access layer
deployments, where modular stacking is critical for switch
redundancy and scalability.
Key Features
50cm high-speed StackWise cable
Supports StackWise-480 technology with 480 Gbps stack bandwidth
Designed for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches
Enables redundant, highly available stack configurations
Allows centralized control of stacked switches
Durable, flexible design for tight rack placements
Plug-and-play and hot-swappable
Ideal for same-rack switch stacking
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Product Model | STACK-T1-50CM |
| Cable Length | 50 cm (0.5 meters) |
| Stack Bandwidth | Up to 480 Gbps |
| Stack Technology | StackWise-480 |
| Connector Type | Proprietary Cisco StackWise-T1 |
| Hot Swappable | Yes |
| Compatible Switches | Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series only |
| Use Case | Short-distance switch stacking |
| Maximum Stack Members | Up to 8 switches (with other cables/modules) |
| Included With | Sold separately or with some stacking kits |
Compatible Switches
| Cisco Switch Model | StackWise-480 Support | Compatible with STACK-T1-50CM |
|---|
| C9300-24T-E | Yes | Yes |
| C9300-48P-A | Yes | Yes |
| C9300-24UX-E | Yes | Yes |
| C9300-48S-E | Yes | Yes |
| C9300L Series | No | No (uses StackWise-80 instead) |
Comparison with Other Cisco StackWise Cables
| Cable Model | Length | Stack Type | Compatibility | Use Case |
|---|
| STACK-T1-50CM | 0.5 m | StackWise-480 | Catalyst 9300 | Same-rack stacking |
| STACK-T1-1M | 1 m | StackWise-480 | Catalyst 9300 | Flexible rack setups |
| STACK-T1-3M | 3 m | StackWise-480 | Catalyst 9300 | Inter-rack or distant stacking |
| C9200L-STACK-KIT= | Varies | StackWise-80 | Catalyst 9200L | Mid-range stacking solution |
