Solved: Stackwise Virtual Cable

prashanma · ‎02-20-2019

Hi Team,

To configure stackwise virtual in Cisco Catalyst 9407, do we need extra cable like stack cable in Cisco access switches ? If it is what is the part number for that cable ?

Reza Sharifi · ‎02-20-2019

Hi,

The word "Stackwise Virtual" is confusing. Cisco does a good job of confusing people with constantly changing their terminologies. Every Cisco BU comes up with a different name and they don't communicate across the company to use the same terminology. Anyway, "Stackwise Virtual" in the 9400 world means "VSS", which means there is no special stacking cable (like the ones for the 3850, 3750, etc..) needed. You just use copper or fiber to connect 2 chassis together to make them logically one. BTW, the 9410 does not support VSS (Stackwise Virtual) yet but since you are using 9407, you are good to go.

HTH

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Jaderson Pessoa · ‎02-20-2019

All configurations are in virtual mode, the communication between switches needs established with common cable, like fiber, utp and etc.

check it for more information:
https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-9000/nb-06-cat-9k-stack-wp-cte-en.pdf

Jaderson Pessoa
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Reza Sharifi · ‎02-20-2019

Hi,

The word "Stackwise Virtual" is confusing. Cisco does a good job of confusing people with constantly changing their terminologies. Every Cisco BU comes up with a different name and they don't communicate across the company to use the same terminology. Anyway, "Stackwise Virtual" in the 9400 world means "VSS", which means there is no special stacking cable (like the ones for the 3850, 3750, etc..) needed. You just use copper or fiber to connect 2 chassis together to make them logically one. BTW, the 9410 does not support VSS (Stackwise Virtual) yet but since you are using 9407, you are good to go.

HTH