Adding switch to existing switch to create a switch stack

[GV1]

We have a currently deployed MS250-24P switch and would like to create a Switch Stack with an available MS250-48FP switch that is not currently being used. We would like to use the the 4 SFP ports on the 48FP, hence the need for the stack. Is it possible to just add the 48FP to the 24P as a switch stack? The 24P is currently configured correctly and we want to add the 48FP as a stack to get access to the 4 SFP ports on the 48FP.

Thanks

[GIdenJoe]

Yes that will work no problem.
You could in theory already fit the new switch with the stacking cables in the back to included it in the loop.  And them get the switch online and add it to the stack.

Officially however you should first get the switch online on it's own and then modify the stack to include that switch.

Make sure your stack will not exceed 8 switches total since 8 is the limit.

You can freely mix same family switches inside a stack.  So any MS250 model will stack with any other MS250 model (24, 24P, 48, 48LP, 48FP).

[GV1]

Thanks GIdenJoe.

It will only be a 2 switch stack. The main reason for creating the stack is to get access to the 4 available SFP ports on the 2nd switch. Another question, I only have one stacking cable, and I am in the process of ordering a second cable. Can the stack be configured with only one cable and just not work optimally? Can connectivity between the switches be established with the single cable?

[GIdenJoe]

It will work.  It is however best practice to fully close your stacking loop.  So do purchase another stacking cable.  These are relatively cheap anyways.
The reason for the second stacking cable is to have redundancy and extra bandwidth in the backplane between the switches in the stack.