Max length StackWise Cable

[g.leonard]

I have read that 1m and 3m cables are available in addition to the default 0.5m StackWise cable. Is 3m the maximum length available.

Basically I am looking to connect switches on different floors utilising the 32Gbps connectivity provided, or is this not possible or is there a better way to get high bandwidth between floors? TIA

[johansens · Accepted solution]

Yes, 3m is the maximum length available.

Use multiple connections in a etherchannel to get more bandwidth between the floors:

Check these links:

"How to configure port channeling on the Catalyst 2900XL, 3500XL, 2940, 2950, 2955, 2970, 3550 or 3750 series switches"

http://www.ciscotaccc.com/lanswitching/showcase?case=K57123019

"Understanding EtherChannel Load Balancing and Redundancy on Catalyst Switches"

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk389/tk213/technologies_tech_note09186a0080094714.shtml

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