Cisco StackWise technology is designed to connect multiple switches into a single, unified system. It utilizes special stacking cables that are proprietary to Cisco, which allows the switches to share resources and operate as though they are a single entity. This technology simplifies the management of switch resources and provides scalability and resiliency in network design. The switches in a StackWise setup share the same configuration and forwarding state, making it easier to manage and configure the network as a whole.