C9200-STACK-KIT – StackWise-160 Bandwidth – 2 Adapters and Cable – Catalyst 9200 Stack Kit
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C9200-STACK-KIT Description
The C9200-STACK-KIT is a Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series stacking accessory kit that adds StackWise-160 stacking capability, at 160 Gbps of stack bandwidth, to Catalyst 9200 modular-uplink switches. Each kit contains two data stack adapters and one data stack cable, with the cable shipping as the 50 cm STACK-T4-50CM by default and 1 m or 3 m cable options available for wider rack spacing. It installs on the two identical chassis stacking ports of a Catalyst 9200 switch, joining up to eight switches of the same Network Essentials or Network Advantage license tier into a single stacked logical switch. Cisco documents this kit for Catalyst 9200 SKUs only: it is not interchangeable with the C9200L-STACK-KIT used on Catalyst 9200L (fixed-uplink) switches, since the two platforms run different StackWise bandwidth classes and cannot mix-stack with each other.
Quick Specs
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Product ID |
C9200-STACK-KIT |
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Cisco ordering description |
Stack kit for C9200 SKUs only: two data stack adapters and one data stack cable |
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Compatible platform |
Catalyst 9200 (modular-uplink) switches only |
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Platform boundary |
Not compatible with Catalyst 9200L (fixed-uplink) switches, which use C9200L-STACK-KIT |
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Stacking architecture |
StackWise-160, 160 Gbps stack bandwidth |
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Kit contents |
2x data stack adapters, 1x data stack cable |
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Default stack cable |
STACK-T4-50CM (50 cm Type 3), STACK-T4-1M or STACK-T4-3M optional |
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Maximum stack size |
Up to 8 Catalyst 9200 switches per stack |
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License mixing rule |
All stack members must share the same Network Essentials or Network Advantage tier |
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Spare PID |
C9200-STACK-KIT= |
Application Scenarios
Added to a set of Catalyst 9200 modular-uplink switches in a wiring closet to join them into a single StackWise-160 logical switch instead of managing each unit separately.
Used to add an additional Catalyst 9200 switch to an existing stack, up to the documented 8-member limit, when access-layer port count needs to grow without adding a second management point.
Ordered with the 1 m or 3 m stacking cable option instead of the default 50 cm cable when stacked Catalyst 9200 switches are mounted with wider rack spacing between units.
Related Ordering Boundary
Not Interchangeable With C9200L-STACK-KIT
C9200-STACK-KIT is documented for Catalyst 9200 (modular-uplink) switches only; Catalyst 9200L (fixed-uplink) switches use the separate C9200L-STACK-KIT for StackWise-80 at 80 Gbps, and Cisco does not document either kit as usable on the other platform.
No Cross-Platform Stacking Even With Both Kits On Hand
Because Catalyst 9200 and Catalyst 9200L run different StackWise bandwidth classes, having both C9200-STACK-KIT and C9200L-STACK-KIT available does not let a Catalyst 9200 switch and a Catalyst 9200L switch join the same stack.
Selection Guide
1. Modular Uplink Slot Stays Independent Of The Stack Decision
Catalyst 9200 switches carry a field-replaceable network module slot that the fixed-uplink Catalyst 9200L family does not have, so a design already committed to modular uplinks for future 10G/25G/40G migration keeps that path only by staying on C9200-STACK-KIT and the C9200 hardware line, not by substituting the lower-bandwidth C9200L kit.
2. Mismatched License Tiers Block A Clean Stack Merge
Cisco documentation requires every Catalyst 9200 switch in the same stack to carry the same Network Essentials or Network Advantage tier; a plan that stacks a mixed set of -E and -A switches needs a license alignment step before the stack forms, or the mismatched member should be moved to a separate stack.
3. Default Cable Length Assumes Adjacent Rack Mounting
The kit ships with a 50 cm stacking cable by default, which fits switches mounted directly adjacent in the same rack; a layout that spaces stacked Catalyst 9200 switches further apart, such as across rack units or between racks, needs the 1 m or 3 m cable option ordered up front instead of the default length.
4. Mixed Port And PoE Variants Do Not Block Stacking
Different Catalyst 9200 port and PoE variants, and different installed network modules, can join the same stack ring, so the kit purchase decision only tracks the StackWise-160 platform boundary and license tier, not port count or PoE class differences between members.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Exact kit PID |
C9200-STACK-KIT for new-build ordering or C9200-STACK-KIT= for spare/replacement ordering |
Keeps the PID aligned with the intended ordering path |
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Switch platform |
Target switches are Catalyst 9200 (modular-uplink) models, not Catalyst 9200L (fixed-uplink) models |
C9200L-STACK-KIT is required instead for Catalyst 9200L switches, and the two kits are not interchangeable |
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Stack cable length |
Whether the default STACK-T4-50CM cable fits the rack layout, or STACK-T4-1M/STACK-T4-3M is needed |
An undersized cable cannot physically reach between switches mounted further apart |
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License tier alignment |
All switches planned for the same stack carry the same Network Essentials or Network Advantage tier |
Cisco documents stacking as valid only between same-tier Catalyst 9200 switches |
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Stack size |
Total planned stack members do not exceed 8 Catalyst 9200 switches |
Cisco documents 8 switches as the maximum members in a single stack |
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Kit quantity per stack |
One stack kit ordered per switch joining the stack, since the kit is not included by default with the switch |
An order that omits the kit line leaves the switch without stacking adapters or a stacking cable |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Product ID | C9200-STACK-KIT | Spare PID | C9200-STACK-KIT= |
| Cisco ordering description | Stack kit for C9200 SKUs only: two data stack adapters and one data stack cable | Compatible platform | Catalyst 9200 (modular-uplink) switches only |
| Platform boundary | Not compatible with Catalyst 9200L (fixed-uplink) switches; those use C9200L-STACK-KIT | Stacking architecture | StackWise-160 |
| Stack bandwidth | 160 Gbps full-ring throughput with Spatial Reuse Protocol active; 80 Gbps without SRP | Stacking rings | 4 internal rings at 40 Gbps each |
| Kit contents | 2x data stack adapters, 1x data stack cable | Default stack cable | STACK-T4-50CM (50 cm Type 3) |
| Optional stack cables | STACK-T4-1M, STACK-T4-3M | Stack cable compatibility | Not backward compatible with Catalyst 2960-X series stacking cables |
| Stacking ports | Two identical chassis stacking ports per switch; either cable end fits either port | Maximum stack size | Up to 8 Catalyst 9200 switches |
| License mixing rule | All stack members must share the same Network Essentials or Network Advantage tier | Cross-platform stacking | Cannot stack with Catalyst 9200L or other Catalyst switch series |
| Stateful switchover | SSO automatically enabled in StackWise-160 mode, no extra configuration required | Default order status | Not included by default with the switch; ordered as a separate line item |
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Questions & Answers
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What does C9200-STACK-KIT add to a Catalyst 9200 deployment?
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