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What is a characteristic of Cisco StackWise technology?

The correct answer is A. It uses proprietary cabling. Cisco StackWise technology is a proprietary switch stacking solution that utilizes specialized, high-bandwidth cables to interconnect and logically combine multiple switches.

Submitted by hans_de· Mar 6, 2026

Question

What is a characteristic of Cisco StackWise technology?

Options

  • AIt uses proprietary cabling
  • BIt supports devices that are geographically separated
  • Clt combines exactly two devices
  • DIt is supported on the Cisco 4500 series.

How the community answered

(24 responses)
  • A
    88% (21)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • D
    8% (2)

Why each option

Cisco StackWise technology is a proprietary switch stacking solution that utilizes specialized, high-bandwidth cables to interconnect and logically combine multiple switches.

AIt uses proprietary cablingCorrect

Cisco StackWise technology uses proprietary, high-speed stacking cables and connectors to interconnect multiple physical switches, creating a single logical switch that simplifies management and increases bandwidth.

BIt supports devices that are geographically separated

StackWise is designed for local stacking within a single physical location, typically within a rack or wiring closet, due to the limited length of its proprietary cables, and does not support geographically separated devices.

Clt combines exactly two devices

Cisco StackWise technology can combine more than two devices; for instance, many StackWise versions support stacking up to eight or nine switches into a single logical unit.

DIt is supported on the Cisco 4500 series.

The Cisco Catalyst 4500 series switches utilize Virtual Switching System (VSS) for chassis virtualization, not StackWise. StackWise is typically found on fixed-configuration access layer switches like the Catalyst 3650, 3750, or 9300 series.

Concept tested: Cisco StackWise features

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-9300-series-switches/nb-06-cat9300-ser-data-sheet-c78-738971.html

Topics

#Cisco StackWise#Switch stacking

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