Cisco C9200L-STACK-KIT Full Official Product Description
1. Part Number & Naming Definition
Official Full Name
Cisco StackWise-80 Stacking Kit for Catalyst 9200L Fixed Uplink Switches
SKU:C9200L-STACK-KIT
Naming Breakdown
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C9200L: Platform identifier for Cisco Catalyst 9200L fixed-uplink enterprise access switches
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STACK: StackWise stacking accessory set
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KIT: Complete stacking package including two stack adapters and one stacking cable
Critical Restriction: This kit worksonly for C9200L fixed-uplink switches. It cannot be used with C9200 modular switches. Mixed stacking between C9200 and C9200L hardware is unsupported.
Core Architecture
The C9200L-STACK-KIT enables Cisco StackWise-80 stacking technology, delivering 80 Gbps full-duplex stacking bandwidth per switch member. Multiple physical C9200L switches are interconnected to build a single unified logical switch via ring topology. Distributed forwarding architecture and redundant stacking paths provide automatic traffic rerouting if one stacking link fails.
Mandatory deployment rules: All stack members must run identical IOS-XE firmware versions and matching license tiers (Network Essentials or Network Advantage). Each individual C9200L switch requires one stacking kit.
Core Product Positioning
The Cisco C9200L-STACK-KIT is an optional hot-pluggable stacking accessory for Catalyst 9200L series fixed-uplink switches. It consolidates multiple access switches into one logical management entity, reduces IP address consumption, simplifies daily configuration and monitoring, and supports flexible port density expansion for branch offices, campus access layers, and medium-scale enterprise LANs. The redundant stacking ring improves network reliability and minimizes service impact during hardware maintenance.
2. Hardware & Software Compatibility
Supported Host Platforms
All Cisco Catalyst 9200L fixed-uplink switch models:
C9200L-24T-4G, C9200L-24P-4G, C9200L-48T-4G, C9200L-48P-4G,
C9200L-24T-4X, C9200L-24P-4X, C9200L-48T-4X, C9200L-48P-4X and all PoE variants.
Unsupported Platforms
C9200 modular switches, C9200CX, Catalyst 2960-X/XR, Catalyst 9300, Catalyst 9400 and other Cisco switch families.
Components Included in Each Kit
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2 × StackWise stack adapters
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1 × STACK-T4-50CM passive stacking cable (0.5 meter)
Separate longer stacking cables available as spare options: STACK-T4-1M (1m), STACK-T4-3M (3m).
3. Physical & Performance Specifications
Stacking Performance
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Stacking Technology: StackWise-80
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Bandwidth: 80 Gbps bidirectional per switch
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Maximum stack members: Up to 8 Catalyst 9200L switches
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Supported Topology: Ring topology (recommended for redundancy); linear topology available
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Interface: Proprietary StackWise copper stacking connector
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Hot-swap capability: Stack adapters support online insertion and removal (OIR)
Environmental Specifications
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Operating Temperature: 0 °C ~ +45 °C
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Storage Temperature: -40 °C ~ +70 °C
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Operating Humidity: 5% – 95% non‑condensing
Physical Parameters
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Default Cable Length: 0.5 m
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Approximate kit weight: 0.78 kg
4. Supported Functional Capabilities
Stack Operating Features
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Single unified management plane for all stack members
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Distributed forwarding architecture
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Automatic failover over redundant ring paths
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Stack master election and master switch failover
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In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) for non-disruptive stack firmware upgrade
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Hot addition and removal of stack members
Layer 2 / Layer 3 Feature Support
All standard IOS-XE switching features on Catalyst 9200L apply to stacked systems:
802.1Q VLAN, STP/RSTP/MSTP, LACP link aggregation, OSPF, EIGRP, ACL, QoS, PoE+ power management, IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet.
Supported Management Methods
IOS-XE CLI, SSH, SNMPv2c/v3, RESTCONF, embedded WebUI, Cisco DNA Center.
5. Typical Deployment Scenarios
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Enterprise campus access layer stacking deployment for Catalyst 9200L fixed-uplink switches
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Branch office multi-switch consolidation with simplified single-point management
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Medium-density PoE access networks supporting IP phones, wireless APs and IP surveillance cameras
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Network expansion projects requiring scalable access port density
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Access layer designs demanding master switch failover without manual reconfiguration
6. Regulatory & Compliance Certifications
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Safety: UL, IEC 60950-1
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EMC: CE, FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003 Class A
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Environmental: RoHS compliant
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Industry Standard: Cisco StackWise architecture specification
7. Standard Factory Package Contents
1 × Cisco C9200L-STACK-KIT stacking kit
2 × StackWise data stack adapters
1 × 0.5m STACK-T4 stacking cable
Hardware installation documentation
Stacking cables can be purchased separately as spare parts.
Model Comparison Reference
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C9200L-STACK-KIT: StackWise-80, for C9200L fixed-uplink switches, 80 Gbps stacking bandwidth
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C9200-STACK-KIT: StackWise-160, for C9200 modular switches, 160 Gbps stacking bandwidth
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STACK-T4-50CM / 1M / 3M: Standalone stacking cables without adapters
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C9300-STACK-KIT: Stack accessory for Catalyst 9300 series (not interchangeable)
UNSPSC Classification Code
43211604 – Network switch stacking hardware accessory
Hardware Warranty
Genuine Cisco original units are covered under Cisco standard one-year hardware warranty. Refurbished stock follows respective vendor warranty terms.
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