Cisco STACK-T4-50CM — 50 cm Type-3 Stacking Cable
What it is
STACK-T4-50CM is a Cisco Type-3 StackWise stacking cable designed to interconnect compatible Cisco Catalyst switches using Cisco’s StackWise-480 / StackWise / StackWise-Virtual architectures.
It provides a 50 cm fixed-length cable that carries both data and control plane traffic between switches in a stack, enabling them to operate as a single logical switching unit.
Why buyers pick STACK-T4-50CM (plain English)
Unifies multiple switches
StackWise stacking cables let you connect two or more Catalyst switches so they behave as one device — one management plane, one configuration, and one routing/forwarding engine.
High-speed stack fabric
Type-3 stacking supports high bandwidth and resiliency between stack members, helping maintain performance and uptime even if one switch fails.
Short, rack-friendly length
50 cm is ideal for adjacent switches in the same rack — it’s long enough to connect stack ports without excess cable clutter.
Hot-swappable stacking
Cables can be inserted or replaced while switches are powered on (in supported platforms), reducing maintenance windows.
Cisco-validated
Designed specifically for Cisco switches that support StackWise-type stacking — ensures compatibility and predictable behavior.
60-second spec box (STACK-T4-50CM)
Cable type
Cisco Type-3 StackWise stacking cable
Length
50 cm
Stack technology
StackWise / StackWise-480 / StackWise-Virtual (platform dependent)
Connector type
Cisco stacking interface ends
Media
Copper / proprietary high-speed stack fabric
Use case
High-speed stacking between compatible Cisco Catalyst switches in the same rack.
Where it fits (and when to choose something else)
Perfect for:
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Stacking Cisco Catalyst switches (9200/9300/9500 families, where supported)
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Campus access/distribution stacks needing unified control and resiliency
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Rack-level deployments where adjacent switches are stacked
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Environments requiring simplified management and single image operation
Choose something else if:
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You’re deploying standalone switches (no stack required)
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You need longer reach → longer stacking cable versions
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Your switches use a different stack technology → consult platform stacking options
TL;DR
STACK-T4-50CM is Cisco’s 50 cm Type-3 StackWise stacking cable —
a rack-friendly, high-bandwidth cable that links compatible Cisco switches into a unified, resilient stack for simplified management and higher uptime.
