CISCO C9300L-STACK-KIT

The Cisco C9300L-STACK-KIT is a crucial component for expanding the capabilities of Cisco Catalyst 9300L Series switches. It enables you to link multiple 9300L switches together, creating a single, unified switching system. Here’s a breakdown of its features and benefits:

What it is:

• Stacking Kit: This kit contains the necessary hardware to connect compatible Catalyst 9300L switches in a stack. This includes:
  • Two stack adapters
  • One stack cable (typically 0.5 meters, but 1m and 3m options are available)

What it does:

• Enables Stacking: The kit allows you to create a “stack” of up to 8 Cisco Catalyst 9300L switches. This essentially makes them operate as a single logical switch, simplifying management and increasing network capacity.
• Increases Bandwidth: Stacking provides a high-speed connection between the stacked switches, increasing overall network bandwidth and reducing latency.
• Simplifies Management: Managing a stack of switches is easier than managing individual switches. You can configure and monitor the entire stack through a single interface.
• Enhances Redundancy: Stacking can improve network redundancy. If one switch in the stack fails, the other switches continue to operate, minimizing downtime.

Key Features:

• StackWise-320 Technology: The kit utilizes Cisco’s StackWise-320 technology, providing a 320 Gbps stacking bandwidth for high performance.
• Compatibility: It’s specifically designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9300L Series fixed uplink models. It’s important to note that you can only stack 9300L models together, not with other 9300 series switches.

Benefits:

• Scalability: Stacking allows your network to grow as your needs evolve. You can easily add more switches to the stack to increase capacity.
• Simplified Operations: Managing a stack of switches is more efficient than managing individual switches, reducing administrative overhead.
• Improved Performance: The high-speed stacking connection enhances network performance and reduces latency.
• Increased Resilience: Stacking can improve network resilience by providing redundancy.