Cisco Catalyst 3850 User Manual

Data Stack Cabling Configurations
This is an example of a recommended configuration that uses the supplied 0.5-meter StackWise cable. In this
example, the switches are stacked in a vertical rack or on a table. This configuration provides redundant
connections. The configuration example uses the supplied 0.5-meter StackWise cable. The example shows
the full-ring configuration that provides redundant connections.
Figure 18: Data Stacking the Switches in a Rack or on a Table Using the 0.5-meter StackWise Cables
This example shows a recommended configuration when the switches are mounted side-by-side. Use the
1-meter and the 3-meter StackWise cables to connect the switches. This configuration provides redundant
connections.
Figure 19: Data Stacking in a Side-by-Side Mounting
Data Stack Bandwidth and Partitioning Examples
This section provides examples of data stack bandwidth and possible data stack partitioning. The figure shows
a data stack of switches that provides full bandwidth and redundant StackWise cable connections.
Figure 20: Example of a Data Stack with Full Bandwidth Connections
This figure shows an example of a stack of switches with incomplete StackWise cabling connections. This
stack provides only half bandwidth and does not have redundant connections.
Catalyst 3850 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Switch Installation
Data Stack Cabling Configurations

Cisco Catalyst 3850 Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	Catalyst 3850
Category	Switch
Language	English