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Cisco C9600-LC-24C Catalyst 9600 Series Line Card - 24-Port 40GE/12-Port 100GE QSFP28 Expansion Module for Optical Fiber
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This line card leverages QSFP28 transceiver technology across all 24 ports, supporting both 40 Gigabit Ethernet and 100 Gigabit Ethernet standards via 40GBase-X and 100GBase-X network protocols. The optical fiber interface minimizes signal loss and supports high-speed data transfers over greater distances, making it suitable for backbone and inter-switch links.
With a weight of approximately 7.67 lb (3480 g), the module is designed for efficient rack integration without excessive bulk. It operates exclusively within Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series switches, ensuring seamless interoperability and managed deployment within existing network architectures.
Key Product Advantages
The C9600-LC-24C provides a dense port configuration that maximizes switch uplink and aggregation capacity, reducing the need for additional hardware and simplifying network topology. Its support for both 40GbE and 100GbE allows gradual migration to higher speeds without replacing infrastructure.
High-Bandwidth Performance
Delivers up to 40Gbps and 100Gbps data transfer rates over optical fiber, ensuring reliable connectivity for bandwidth-intensive applications like video streaming, large data transfers, and cloud services.
- 40GBase-X and 100GBase-X technology
- Minimal signal loss over distance
- Durable optical fiber support
Platform Integration
Designed specifically for Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series switches, this line card ensures full compatibility and optimized performance within Cisco's networking ecosystem, supported by a lifetime limited warranty.
- Seamless Catalyst 9600 integration
- Lifetime warranty coverage
- RoHS compliant construction
Deployment / Use Cases
This line card is ideal for data center core and aggregation layers, where high-density 40GbE and 100GbE ports are required to handle traffic between servers, storage, and network segments. Its optical fiber support makes it suitable for extended-reach applications across campus or metro networks.
Common use cases include upgrading existing Catalyst 9600 deployments to higher bandwidth, building redundant network backbones, and supporting high-performance computing clusters. The module's environmental compliance and lifetime warranty further support long-term, sustainable deployment in enterprise and service provider environments.
Data Center Aggregation
Use as a high-speed aggregation module within data centers to connect top-of-rack switches, storage arrays, and server farms, ensuring low-latency and high-throughput data flows.
Optical Network Backbone
Deploy in optical network backbones for service providers or large enterprises, leveraging optical fiber for long-distance, high-bandwidth links between distribution points.
Physical Profile
The line card features a compact, rack-mountable design with a weight of 7.67 lb (3480 g), facilitating easy installation and maintenance in standard network racks. Its construction adheres to RoHS environmental standards, ensuring reduced hazardous substances and supporting eco-friendly IT initiatives.
- Weight
- 7.67 lb (3480 g)
Highlights
- 24 QSFP28 ports supporting 40GbE and 100GbE speeds
- Compatible with Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series switches
- Optical fiber media for durable, long-distance performance
- 40GBase-X and 100GBase-X network technology
- Lifetime limited warranty for long-term reliability
- RoHS compliant and environmentally friendly
- Ideal for data center and optical networking applications
- High-density design reduces hardware footprint
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems, Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9600-LC-24C |
| Brand Name | Cisco |
| Product Line | Catalyst |
| Product Series | 9600 |
| Product Name | Catalyst 9600 Series 24-Port 40GE/12-Port 100GE Line Card (C9600-LC-24C) |
| Product Type | Expansion Module |
| Technical Information | |
| Application/Usage | Data Networking,Optical Network |
| Media & Performance | |
| Media Type Supported | Optical Fiber |
| Ethernet Technology | 40 Gigabit Ethernet,100 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Network Technology | 40GBase-X,100GBase-X |
| I/O Expansions | |
| Total Number of Expansion Slots | 24 |
| Expansion Slot Type | QSFP28 |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weight (Approximate) | 7.67 lb (3480 g) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switches |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
FAQ
What switch models is this line card compatible with?
The C9600-LC-24C is exclusively compatible with Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series switches. It is designed to integrate seamlessly into these platforms, ensuring full functionality and optimized performance within Cisco's networking ecosystem for data center and enterprise deployments.
What types of transceivers and cables does this line card support?
This line card supports QSFP28 transceivers over optical fiber cables. It is compatible with 40GBase-X and 100GBase-X network technologies, allowing use with standard optical fiber media for high-speed data transfers and extended reach applications in data networking environments.
What are the key performance specifications of this line card?
The line card features 24 QSFP28 ports that support both 40 Gigabit Ethernet and 100 Gigabit Ethernet speeds via 40GBase-X and 100GBase-X protocols. It uses optical fiber media to minimize signal loss and enable fast data transfers over greater distances, making it suitable for high-bandwidth networking scenarios.
Does this product include any warranty or environmental certifications?
Yes, the C9600-LC-24C comes with a lifetime limited warranty, providing long-term reliability and support. It is also RoHS compliant, meaning it restricts hazardous substances, and is marked as environmentally friendly, aligning with sustainable IT practices.
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