WS-C3560X-48T-S Came with StackWise and StackPower Cables

[John McNumara]

I ordered two WS-C3560X-48T-S.  They both Came with StackWise and StackPower Cables, however the switch only has an interface for StackPower.  Is there a StackWise module I can purchase?  If not, why did it come with the cable?

Thank you        

[Joseph W. Doherty · Accepted solution]

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No, there's no StackWise module for a 3560-X.  As why it came with the StackWise cables, either a packaging mistake or its easier not to care (i.e. include cables even if useless).

[Daniel McDavid · Accepted solution]

The 3650-X series can be configured to use the Cisco eXpandale Power System, but it does not support the ring-topology StackPower like the 3750-X series. Here is a link to the XPS 2200 module:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/switches/ps5718/ps10745/qa_c67-636006.html

Here is some more details about the differences between the two:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/switches/ps5718/ps6406/qa_c67-578933.html