A stackable switch is a network switch that is fully functional operating standalone but which can also be set up to operate together with one or more other network switches, with this group of switches showing the characteristics of a single switch but having the port capacity of the sum of the combined switches.

What is meant by stackable switch?

What are Stackable Switches? In networking, the term “stack” (or stackable) refers to a group of physical switches that have been cabled and grouped in one single logical switch.

What is the benefit of stacking switches?

Benefits of the Switch Stacking

It reduces the management overhead. By reducing the required number of switches, it also reduces the cost of the network. It allows us to add or remove switches at any time without disrupting the running network or affecting its performance.