Catalyst 9600 Series 48-Port 10GBASE-T Line Card
Product Description
The Cisco C9600-LC-48TX is a high-density Ethernet line card designed for the modular Catalyst 9600 Series switching platform from Cisco Systems. It provides high-performance copper connectivity for enterprise campus cores, aggregation layers, and high-speed distribution environments requiring reliable multigigabit Ethernet access.
This line card delivers 48 ports of 10GBASE-T copper connectivity, enabling high-bandwidth connections for servers, aggregation switches, and high-performance endpoints over standard Ethernet cabling. Integrated with Cisco IOS-XE and the Catalyst 9600 architecture, it supports advanced routing, segmentation, automation, and enterprise-grade security.
The C9600-LC-48TX is ideal for organizations deploying modular campus cores that require flexible copper connectivity alongside fiber uplinks and high-capacity switching fabrics.
Model Type
Modular Line Card — 48× 10GBASE-T Copper Ports for Catalyst 9600 Series
Category
Networking – Enterprise Modular Core / Aggregation Line Card
Key Features
48× 10GBASE-T Copper Ports
Provides high-density copper connectivity for aggregation, servers, and campus distribution layers.
Modular Catalyst 9600 Integration
Designed for Cisco’s flagship modular campus core platform with high switching fabric capacity.
Advanced Layer-3 & Segmentation Support
Enables scalable routing, policy enforcement, and network virtualization.
Cisco IOS-XE Software Platform
Supports automation, telemetry, programmability, and software-defined networking capabilities.
Enterprise-Grade Security
Works with MACsec, TrustSec segmentation, and secure access policies.
High-Performance Switching Fabric Support
Optimized for large forwarding tables, low latency, and high-throughput campus cores.
Hot-Swappable Line Card Design
Allows installation or replacement without chassis downtime.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Cisco C9600-LC-48TX |
| Platform | Catalyst 9600 Series |
| Port Count | 48 |
| Port Type | 10GBASE-T Copper |
| Form Factor | Modular Line Card |
| Software | Cisco IOS-XE |
| Security | MACsec / TrustSec capable |
| Deployment | Modular campus core / aggregation |
| Installation | Hot-swappable |
Typical Use Cases
Modular Campus Core Deployment — Adds high-density copper connectivity to Catalyst 9600 chassis.
High-Speed Distribution Aggregation — Connects aggregation switches and high-performance endpoints using 10G copper.
Server & Infrastructure Connectivity — Ideal for enterprise server rooms requiring copper 10G links.
Large Enterprise Networks — Supports scalable segmentation, automation, and policy-driven networking.
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