Cisco Catalyst 9300L transceiver

Cisco Catalyst 9300L Network Stacking Module

Elevate your network infrastructure with the Cisco Catalyst 9300L Network Stacking Module, the essential component for building a highly resilient, scalable, and simplified network fabric. Specifically engineered for the Catalyst 9300L series switches, this plug-in module leverages the power of Cisco´s innovative StackWise-320 technology to transform multiple standalone switches into a single, unified logical unit. By doing so, you dramatically simplify management, enhance performance, and ensure superior network availability for your mission-critical operations.

This stacking module is the key to unlocking the full potential of your Catalyst 9300L investment. It provides a robust, high-speed backplane connection between switches, enabling a formidable 320 Gbps of stacking bandwidth. This ensures that inter-switch traffic flows freely without bottlenecks, supporting demanding applications and high-density environments with ease. The primary benefit is operational simplicity; manage up to eight stacked switches through a single IP address and a single management plane, significantly reducing administrative overhead, configuration complexity, and the potential for human error. This unified approach streamlines everything from initial deployment and configuration to ongoing monitoring and firmware upgrades.

Furthermore, the StackWise-320 technology delivers exceptional resiliency. In a stack, if the master switch fails, another member switch seamlessly takes over the role, ensuring stateful switchover (SSO) and maintaining network operations without interruption. This provides the high availability required for business continuity and a superior user experience. This module offers a pay-as-you-grow model, allowing you to easily add new switches to the stack as your business demands increase, providing cost-effective and flexible scalability. Installation is straightforward: the module inserts directly into the dedicated stacking port on the rear of the Catalyst 9300L switch, and the included stacking cable provides an immediate, secure connection.

Key Benefits:

* Unified Management: Consolidate up to eight Catalyst 9300L switches into a single logical entity, managed via one IP address for simplified administration and reduced operational costs.
* High-Speed Performance: Delivers an impressive 320 Gbps of stacking bandwidth, creating a high-performance, non-blocking backplane for seamless traffic flow between stacked units.
* Enhanced Network Resiliency: Enables stateful switchover (SSO), allowing a standby switch to take over immediately if the master fails, ensuring continuous uptime and business continuity.
* Flexible Scalability: Effortlessly scale your network by adding new switches to the stack as your port density and performance requirements grow, protecting your initial investment.
* Plug-and-Play Installation: The module´s simple insert design and the included cable make for a quick and easy deployment process, minimizing downtime and complexity.

Main Features:

* Proprietary Cisco StackWise-320 Technology
* Delivers 320 Gbps Stacking Performance
* Enables a Single Management and Control Plane
* Supports a Stack of up to Eight Switches
* Hot-Swappable Plug-in Module Form Factor
* Provides Resiliency with Stateful Switchover (SSO)

Specifications:

General:

* Type Of Device: Network Stacking Module

Network Connection:

* Connectivity Technology: Cabling
* Performance: Bandwidth: 320 Gbps
* Features: Cisco Stackwise-320 Technology

Different:

* Cables Included: 1 X Stacking Cable (External) - 50 cm

Compatibility Information:

* Designed To: Cisco Catalyst 9300L Series Switches