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Connecting the StackWise Cables
Figure 5 Inserting the StackWise cable into the StackWise port
Caution Removing and installing the StackWise cable can shorten its life. Do not remove and insert the cable
more often than is necessary (installing and removing it up to 200 times is supported).
StackWise Cabling Configurations
This illustration shows a recommended stack configuration with connections using 0.5-meter StackWise
cables.
Note You cannot have a switch stack containing a mix of Catalyst 3850 and Catalyst 3650 switches.
For more configuration examples, see the Catalyst 3850 Switch Hardware Installation Guide on
Cisco.com at: http://www.cisco.com/go/cat3850_hw
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