09-08-2021 02:26 PM
I will install new switches 9200 and the vendor design says: 1st switch(1 UR)<-rack cable management(2 UR)-patch pannel(2UR)-rack cable management(2 UR)->2nd switch. I think there are many space, total 6 unit racks and maybe the cable won't reach both switches.
Could you say me how many units racks is possible reach easily one to each other with a default stack cable STACK-T1-50CM (1.64 feet)
09-08-2021 03:26 PM
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03-16-2022 06:31 AM
I have the same question! Has anyone got any physical switches racked they can confirm how many U can be between each switch?
I see some people saying 3850s - which have Stackwise cables too - saying they are ok with 2U gap between the switches (https://www.reddit.com/r/networking/comments/6itpy2/quick_question_on_physical_3850_stacking/) - ie:
1: <switch>
2: <cable management>
3: <cable management>
4: <switch>
Anyone tried any bigger gaps?
03-16-2022 09:13 AM
Hi Robdowson,
I deployed it, I share my knowledge in this link:
https://community.cisco.com/t5/project-gallery/stacking-switches/cns-p/4571813
The maximum is 6 but for reasons of tolerance I think it should be 5RUs
03-16-2022 08:58 AM
I recon you've got no chance connecting with 6RU gap between the switches using the 50cm cable, there are some pictures in the data-sheet and the installation guide to give an indication of what to expect in terms of the connections (they are not just in a direct straight-line between the sockets).
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