MS-225 Stacking Help

[MisG]

Hi,

This question has been answered before but not completely.

I'm looking to learn what cables to buy for stacking MS-225s with the ports in the back. The MA-CBL-40G-1M I read about look like they are too small to fit the ports in the back. The spec sheets reads QSFP+ passive Twinax cable assembly. I'm confused.

Using the MS-225 straight out of the box, what do I need to buy to stack two together, using the ports in the back of the device?

Thanks.

[aleabrahao]

The stack on the MS2245 is via QSFP.

https://meraki.cisco.com/pt-br/product/switches/switches-accessories/ma-cbl-40g-3m/

[Raphael_L]

Hi ,

You have the correct part number.

https://meraki.cisco.com/product/switches/switches-accessories/ma-cbl-40g-1m/

• For use with MS210, MS225, MS250, MS350, and MS410 switches

[Prestont]

Hello,

you should be able to use MA-CBL-40G-50CM.

if you reference this page Small-Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) and Stacking Accessories - Cisco Meraki Documentation.

you can see what stacking cables will work.

[MisG]

Thanks, all.

So I will need two of these, yes, as described under Physical Switch Stack Configuration Steps here?

Thanks again.

[Prestont]

yes, you will need two of the cables.

and then follow the instructions that you have. it is fairly simple.

[aleabrahao]

Yes

[MisG]

THANKS!

[IvanJukic]

Hi @MisG,

As others have mentioned, that cable should be fine. I just wanted to share the stacking guide, as reference, when you are ready to Stack them. Also, if you are planning on stacking two switches togather, you'll need a minimum of 2 stacking cables. This is to ensure a full daisy-chain configuration.

https://documentation.meraki.com/MS/Stacking/Switch_Stacks#Configuring_a_Physical_Switch_Stack

[MisG]

Thanks so much 🙂