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Cisco C9600-LC-48TX Catalyst 9600 Series 48-Port RJ-45 Line Card - 10G/5G/2. 5G/Gigabit Ethernet - 100 Gbit/s Max Data Rate - Plug-in Module
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This line card leverages advanced Ethernet technologies to deliver reliable connectivity across varied network demands. The 48 RJ-45 ports support auto-negotiation for 10 Gigabit, 5 Gigabit, 2.5 Gigabit, and Gigabit Ethernet, allowing for efficient bandwidth allocation and reduced cabling complexity in mixed-speed environments.
With a form factor optimized for modular switch chassis, the C9600-LC-48TX facilitates easy installation and maintenance. The card's design emphasizes thermal management and signal integrity, ensuring stable operation under continuous data loads.
Key Product Advantages
The C9600-LC-48TX offers significant advantages for network administrators seeking to enhance their infrastructure's capacity and flexibility. Its multi-speed port configuration eliminates the need for separate adapters, streamlining network upgrades and reducing total cost of ownership.
High-Density Connectivity
With 48 ports in a single slot, this line card maximizes port density within the Catalyst 9600 chassis, supporting large-scale deployments without sacrificing performance.
- Consolidates up to 48 devices per module
- Reduces physical footprint in rack environments
Future-Ready Speeds
Support for 10G, 5G, and 2.5G Ethernet ensures compatibility with emerging network standards and legacy equipment, providing a smooth migration path.
- Backward compatible with Gigabit Ethernet
- Enables gradual network speed upgrades
Deployment / Use Cases
The Cisco C9600-LC-48TX line card is ideal for environments requiring high-bandwidth connectivity and scalable network architecture. Its multi-gigabit capabilities make it suitable for data centers, enterprise core networks, and campus backbones where traffic demands fluctuate and grow over time.
Common use cases include aggregating access switches, connecting high-performance servers, and supporting bandwidth-intensive applications like video conferencing, virtualization, and large-scale data transfers. The plug-in module design allows for hot-swappable upgrades, minimizing downtime during network expansions or maintenance.
Data Center Aggregation
Deploy this line card in Catalyst 9600 switches to aggregate traffic from multiple server racks, ensuring low-latency and high-throughput connections for critical workloads.
Enterprise Network Core
Use it as a core switching component in large office networks, providing the port density and speed flexibility needed to support diverse user devices and applications.
Physical Profile
The line card measures 1.70 inches in height, 15 inches in width, and 15.70 inches in depth, with an approximate weight of 8.88 pounds. Its compact plug-in module form factor is engineered for standard switch chassis slots, facilitating easy installation and efficient use of rack space. The robust construction ensures durability in continuous operation, with attention to heat dissipation and component reliability.
- Width
- 15" (381 mm)
- Depth
- 15.70" (398.80 mm)
- Height
- 1.70" (43.20 mm)
- Weight
- 8.88 lb (4030 g)
Highlights
- 48 RJ-45 ports for high-density connectivity
- Supports 10G, 5G, 2.5G, and Gigabit Ethernet speeds
- Maximum data transfer rate of 100 Gbit/s
- Compatible with Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series switches
- Plug-in module form factor for easy installation
- 10GBase-T technology for up to 10 Gbps over twisted pair
- Lifetime limited warranty for long-term reliability
- Ideal for data networking in enterprise environments
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems, Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9600-LC-48TX |
| Brand Name | Cisco |
| Product Name | Catalyst 9600 Series 48-Port RJ45 |
| Product Type | Line Card |
| Technical Information | |
| Application/Usage | Data Networking |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Total Number of Ports | 48 |
| Connector Type | RJ-45 |
| Media & Performance | |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet,5 Gigabit Ethernet,2.5 Gigabit Ethernet,Gigabit Ethernet |
| Network Technology | 10GBase-T,5GBase-T,2.5GBase-T,1000Base-T |
| Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 100 Gbit/s |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Form Factor | Plug-in Module |
| Height | 1.70" (43.20 mm) |
| Width | 15" (381 mm) |
| Depth | 15.70" (398.80 mm) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 8.88 lb (4030 g) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series switches |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
FAQ
What is the maximum data transfer rate of the C9600-LC-48TX line card?
The C9600-LC-48TX supports a maximum aggregate data transfer rate of 100 Gbit/s across its 48 ports. This high throughput is achieved through advanced Ethernet technologies, enabling efficient handling of large data flows in demanding network environments such as data centers and enterprise cores.
Which Cisco switches is this line card compatible with?
This line card is specifically designed for compatibility with Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series switches. It integrates seamlessly into the modular chassis of these switches, providing expanded port capacity and multi-gigabit connectivity without requiring additional hardware modifications or software updates.
What Ethernet speeds does the C9600-LC-48TX support?
The line card supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet. This multi-speed capability allows for flexible network configurations, accommodating both high-performance needs and legacy equipment, and simplifies upgrades by eliminating the need for separate adapters for different speed tiers.
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