Cisco StackWise-480 1m Stacking Cable

The Cisco StackWise-480 1m Stacking Cable, model STACK-T1-1M, is a one-metre cable designed to connect compatible Cisco switches in a StackWise-480 configuration. It provides a dedicated stacking connection between devices, allowing supported switches to operate together as a stack.

Purpose and role

Stacking links join switches so that they can function as a coordinated system rather than as separate devices. This cable is intended for the StackWise-480 stacking interface and supports connections between compatible equipment, including Cisco Catalyst 3850-24 and Catalyst 3850-48 series switches. It is a component for switch stacking, not a general-purpose Ethernet patch cable.

Length and identification

• Product type: Type 1 stacking cable
• Stacking technology: Cisco StackWise-480
• Length: 1 m (approximately 3.3 ft or 39.4 in)
• Model identifier: STACK-T1-1M
• Intended equipment: Compatible Cisco switches, including Catalyst 3850-24 and 3850-48 models

Connection and compatibility

The cable is described as having StackWise-480 connectors at both ends, providing a direct stacking link from one compatible switch to another. Its one-metre length can be used where the physical layout calls for a short connection between stacked devices. Compatibility depends on the stacking interfaces and supported configuration of the connected switch models.

StackWise-480 stacking

In a StackWise-480 deployment, stacking cables form the inter-switch links that enable participating switches to work as a stack. The STACK-T1-1M is identified as a Type 1 stacking cable for this purpose. The cable’s role is to carry the stacking connection between compatible devices; it should be selected and installed according to the requirements of the specific switch models and stack design.

Product naming

This product may be identified as Cisco StackWise-480, 1m, 1M Type 1 Stacking Cable, or Cisco STACK-T1-1M. Some descriptions refer to it as an InfiniBand or fibre-optic cable, while others use generic network-cable terminology. The primary product identification is a one-metre Cisco StackWise-480 stacking cable; the supplied product details do not establish a separate Ethernet patch-cable function or provide further specifications about its internal construction.

Use in a switch stack

Before connecting the cable, confirm that the switch models support the intended StackWise-480 configuration and that the connection points are the appropriate stacking ports. The cable links stacking interfaces; it is not a substitute for ordinary network cabling used to connect end devices or Ethernet ports. Its short length is suited to nearby equipment in a rack or other installation where the required stacking connection is within reach.

Summary

The Cisco STACK-T1-1M is a 1 m Type 1 cable for StackWise-480 switch stacking. It connects compatible Cisco switches, including specified Catalyst 3850-24 and 3850-48 models, using StackWise-480 connections at each end. Its defining characteristics are its stacking purpose, one-metre length, and compatibility with supported Cisco switch-stacking configurations.