CAB-STK-E-3M Cisco 3 Meter FlexStack Cable

Cisco CAB-STK-E-3M - FlexStack Stacking Cable (3m)

The CAB-STK-E-3M is part of Cisco’s FlexStack technology, which enables multiple Catalyst 2960-S/2960-X switches to be interconnected into a single stack. This simplifies management, increases resiliency, and provides scalability for enterprise access networks.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Cable Type: Cisco FlexStack stacking cable
• Length: 3 meters (~9.8 feet)
• Compatibility:
  • Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series
  • Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series
  • Cisco Catalyst 2960-XR Series
• Functionality:
  • Provides 20 Gbps stack bandwidth (per stack module)
  • Allows up to 4 switches in a FlexStack (2960-S)
  • Allows up to 8 switches in a FlexStack-Plus (2960-X/XR)
  • Enables single IP address management for the entire stack
  • Supports redundancy: if one switch fails, the stack continues to operate

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Access layer deployments where multiple 2960-S/X switches need to be managed as one
• Closely mounted switches in the same rack (short 0.5m cable avoids clutter)
• Resilient campus networks requiring redundancy and simplified management