Cisco Catalyst C9600-LC-24C 24-Port 40G/100G QSFP28 Fiber Ethernet Line Card
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24 × QSFP28 ports supporting 40G and 100G Ethernet
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Supports C9600X-SUP-2 and C9600-SUP-1 Supervisor Engines
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Compatible with Cisco Catalyst C9606R chassis
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Up to 24 × 100G non-blocking ports with C9600X-SUP-2
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Up to 24 × 40G or 12 × 100G with C9600-SUP-1
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High-density fiber connectivity for core, aggregation, and campus backbone networks
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Modular line-card design for enterprise network scalability
Cisco Catalyst C9600-LC-24C 24-Port 40G/100G QSFP28 Line Card
High-Density Fiber Line Card for Cisco Catalyst C9606R Modular Switches
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst C9600-LC-24C is a high-density fiber line card designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series modular switching platform. It provides 24 QSFP28 ports supporting high-speed 40 Gigabit Ethernet and 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for enterprise core, aggregation, and campus backbone deployments.
The line card is designed for use with the Cisco Catalyst C9606R modular chassis and supports both the C9600-SUP-1 and C9600X-SUP-2 Supervisor Engines. When paired with the C9600X-SUP-2, all 24 ports can operate at either 40G or 100G, providing flexible high-bandwidth connectivity.
With its high port density and non-blocking architecture, the C9600-LC-24C is suitable for demanding enterprise networking environments requiring high-speed interconnection between core, aggregation, distribution, data center edge, and campus infrastructure.
Key Features
24 × QSFP28 Ports
Provides 24 high-density QSFP28 ports for high-speed fiber networking.
40G / 100G Ethernet
Supports 40 Gigabit and 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for high-bandwidth deployments.
24 × 100G with SUP-2
When paired with C9600X-SUP-2, all 24 ports support 40G or 100G operation.
Non-Blocking Design
Designed to provide high-speed, non-blocking connectivity for enterprise core and aggregation networks.
Modular Architecture
Installs into the Cisco Catalyst C9606R modular chassis for scalable network expansion.
Enterprise Fiber Networking
Ideal for campus core, aggregation, backbone, and high-bandwidth enterprise environments.
High-Density 40G / 100G Connectivity
High-Speed QSFP Connectivity
The C9600-LC-24C uses QSFP28 interfaces to provide high-density fiber connectivity. Each port supports 40G or 100G Ethernet operation depending on the installed Supervisor Engine, configuration, and supported optics.
The module is particularly suitable for connecting enterprise core switches, aggregation layers, high-performance servers, data center edge infrastructure, and high-speed campus network segments.
Supervisor Engine Compatibility
The C9600-LC-24C supports both the Cisco C9600-SUP-1 and the Cisco C9600X-SUP-2 Supervisor Engines.
| Supervisor Engine | Supported Configuration |
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| C9600-SUP-1 | Up to 24 × 40G or 12 × 100G non-blocking ports |
| C9600X-SUP-2 | 24 × 40G/100G non-blocking ports |
Cisco Catalyst C9606R Compatibility
The C9600-LC-24C is designed for the Cisco Catalyst C9606R modular chassis. The chassis provides dedicated line-card slots and supervisor-engine slots, allowing organizations to build scalable and resilient modular network architectures.
The line card can be combined with other compatible Catalyst 9600 Series modules to create a flexible enterprise core or aggregation platform with different interface speeds and port densities.
Enterprise Networking Applications
The C9600-LC-24C is designed for environments where high-speed fiber connectivity and high port density are required. It is suitable for enterprise campus cores, aggregation networks, high-speed backbone connections, data center edge environments, and large institutional networks.
- Enterprise campus core networks
- Campus aggregation and distribution
- High-speed backbone connectivity
- Data center edge connectivity
- Large government and institutional networks
- High-bandwidth enterprise infrastructures
- Core-to-aggregation fiber links
- High-density 40G and 100G network deployments
High-Performance Enterprise Fiber Connectivity
The Cisco Catalyst C9600-LC-24C provides high-density 40G and 100G fiber connectivity for Cisco Catalyst 9600 modular switching environments. With 24 QSFP28 ports and compatibility with both C9600-SUP-1 and C9600X-SUP-2, it delivers a scalable foundation for enterprise core, aggregation, and high-bandwidth campus networks.
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst C9600-LC-24C 24-Port 40G/100G QSFP28 Fiber Ethernet Line Card |
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| Weight | 5.450000 |
| CPU | N/A – Processing is handled by the Supervisor Engine |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 2.4 Tbps (24 × 100G), subject to supervisor and system configuration |
| Memory | N/A – Uses host chassis/supervisor resources |
| Interface | 24 × QSFP28 ports; backward compatible with supported QSFP+ optics |
| Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet / 100 Gigabit Ethernet |
| I/O Port | 24 × QSFP28 Fiber Ports |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE via compatible Catalyst 9600 Supervisor Engine |
| Network/Network Standard | IEEE 802.3ba 40 Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.3bm 100 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Dimensions | Standard Cisco Catalyst 9600 modular line card form factor; installed in C9606R chassis |
| Manufacturer | Cisco |
| Color | Silver |
| Country of Origin | United States |
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