{"product_id":"cab-stk-e-03-new","title":"CAB-STK-E-3M FlexStack-Plus Stacking Cable for Cisco Catalyst 2960-S \/ 2960-X \/ 2960-XR — 3m (9.8ft), New","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack 2960-X switches across adjacent racks: the longest standard FlexStack cable, at 3 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAB-STK-E-3M FlexStack \/ FlexStack-Plus stacking cable: copper, stack-to-stack connectors, 3 m (9.8 ft)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border-left: 3px solid #1e8f5e; background: #f7f8fa; padding: 10px 14px; margin: 14px 0;\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003eYou need a stack module in each switch.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cable plugs into a C2960X-STACK FlexStack-Plus module (or the copper port of a C2960X-HYBRID-STK) on the 2960-X\/XR, or a C2960S-STACK module on the 2960-S. It does not fit Catalyst 3750, 3850 or 9000 stack ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart number:\u003c\/strong\u003e CAB-STK-E-3M (CAB-STK-E-3M=)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 m (9.8 ft)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e FlexStack \/ FlexStack-Plus copper stacking cable for Cisco Catalyst 2960-S, 2960-X and 2960-XR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlexStack cables join stack-capable Catalyst 2960-S, 2960-X and 2960-XR switches so they run and are managed as one logical switch, with up to eight members in a stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3 m length is for stack members that are not stacked directly on top of each other, such as switches in the next rack or spread out within a tall rack. For switches mounted one above the other, a 0.5 m cable is the usual choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich One Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYour setup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2960-S \/ 2960-X \/ 2960-XR stack across adjacent racks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAB-STK-E-3M\u003c\/strong\u003e: this listing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2960-X stack, switches mounted directly above each other\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCAB-STK-E-0.5M (0.5 m) or CAB-STK-E-1M (1 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatalyst 3850 \/ 9300 StackWise-480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stack-t1-50cm-cisco-stackwise-480-stacking-cable-50cm-refurbished\"\u003eSTACK-T1-50CM StackWise-480 cable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA 2960-X switch to stack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cisco-catalyst-ws-c2960x-24ps-l-24-port-gigabit-poe-switch-370w-poe-4x-sfp-lan-base-refurbished-tested\"\u003eCisco Catalyst WS-C2960X-24PS-L\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCAB-STK-E-3M (CAB-STK-E-3M=)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive copper stacking cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStack connector on both ends (FlexStack \/ FlexStack-Plus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 m (9.8 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible switches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Catalyst 2960-S, 2960-X, 2960-XR (stack-capable models)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC2960X-STACK, C2960X-HYBRID-STK (copper port), C2960S-STACK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStack bandwidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 20 Gbps (2960-S FlexStack); up to 40 Gbps (2960-X\/XR FlexStack-Plus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax stack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 switches (4 in a mixed 2960-S\/2960-X stack)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive, no power draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.9 lb (shipping)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifetime, backed by Resilient Tec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSource: Cisco Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Switch Hardware Installation Guide (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/c\/en\/us\/td\/docs\/switches\/lan\/catalyst2960xr\/hardware\/installation\/guide\/b_c2960xr_hig.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCisco\u003c\/a\u003e), stacking guidelines and supported FlexStack cable lengths.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo mixing with 2960-XR.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed stacks are 2960-X with 2960-S only (up to four switches); 2960-XR stacks only with 2960-XR.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStacking needs LAN Base.\u003c\/strong\u003e 2960-X LAN Lite models are not stack-capable, even with a module installed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot-swappable.\u003c\/strong\u003e FlexStack modules and cables can be connected with the switches powered on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClose the ring.\u003c\/strong\u003e For redundancy, cable the last switch back to the first so the stack survives one cable failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Checklist — Is This the Right Cable?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour switches are stack-capable Catalyst 2960-S, 2960-X or 2960-XR with FlexStack modules installed. The two stack ports you are joining are more than about 1 m apart. You are not stacking 3750, 3850 or Catalyst 9000 switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border-left: 3px solid #1e8f5e; background: #f7f8fa; padding: 10px 14px; margin: 14px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew · Ships from Resilient Tec in Knoxville, TN · Free standard shipping on US orders.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe confirm stock and lead time with you before an order ships. Building a full stack? Ask us for matched cables and modules. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequest a quote →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e lifetime, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lifetime-warranty\"\u003ebacked by Resilient Tec\u003c\/a\u003e — not a manufacturer term. When something fails you reach a named seller in the US, not a ticket queue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou Might Also Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cisco-catalyst-ws-c2960x-24ps-l-24-port-gigabit-poe-switch-370w-poe-4x-sfp-lan-base-refurbished-tested\"\u003eCisco Catalyst WS-C2960X-24PS-L\u003c\/a\u003e: stack-capable 24-port PoE+ switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stack-t1-50cm-cisco-stackwise-480-stacking-cable-50cm-refurbished\"\u003eSTACK-T1-50CM StackWise-480 cable\u003c\/a\u003e: for Catalyst 3850 StackWise-480 instead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cisco-catalyst-switches-interconnects\"\u003eCisco Catalyst switches and interconnects\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cisco-catalyst-switches-interconnects\"\u003eCisco Catalyst Switches and Interconnects\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/data-console-cables-guide\"\u003eData and Console Cables Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/network-switches-guide\"\u003eNetwork Switches Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Resilient Tec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49235478511716,"sku":"CAB-STK-E-3M","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/3482\/4548\/files\/CAB-STK-E-03_1.jpg?v=1794579982","url":"https:\/\/resilient-tec.com\/products\/cab-stk-e-03-new","provider":"Resilient Tec","version":"1.0","type":"link"}