Cisco Catalyst C9600-LC-48TX 48-Port 10G Multigigabit RJ45 Copper Line Card
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48 × RJ45 Copper Ethernet Ports
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Supports 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G, 100M and 10M with C9600-SUP-1
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Supports 48 × 10G Ethernet ports with C9600X-SUP-2
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48-port nonblocking architecture
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Compatible with Cisco C9600-SUP-1 and C9600X-SUP-2
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Designed for Cisco Catalyst C9606R chassis
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Ideal for high-density campus distribution and access deployments
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Suitable for high-speed Wi-Fi 6/6E and multigigabit access networks
Cisco Catalyst C9600-LC-48TX 48-Port 10G Multigigabit RJ45 Copper Line Card
High-density multigigabit RJ45 copper line card designed for Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series modular switching environments, delivering scalable high-speed connectivity for enterprise campus distribution and access networks.
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst C9600-LC-48TX is a high-density 48-port multigigabit RJ45 copper line card designed for enterprise campus distribution and access deployments.
It provides high-speed copper connectivity for modern business networks where large numbers of multigigabit endpoints, wireless access points, servers and other network devices require reliable high-bandwidth connections.
The line card provides 48 nonblocking RJ45 copper Ethernet ports. When paired with the C9600-SUP-1, supported Ethernet speeds include 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G, 100Mbps and 10Mbps.
With the C9600X-SUP-2, the C9600-LC-48TX supports up to 48 × 10G nonblocking connections, making it suitable for high-density 10G campus access and distribution environments.
Key Features
High-Density Multigigabit Connectivity
High Port Density
The C9600-LC-48TX is engineered for environments requiring a large number of high-speed copper connections. Its 48-port configuration enables organizations to consolidate multiple high-bandwidth endpoints into a single modular line card.
High-Speed Copper
Cisco positions the C9600-LC-48TX for high-port-density campus distribution and access designs where multigigabit RJ45 connectivity is required.
Bandwidth & Nonblocking Performance
Supervisor Engine Compatibility
| Supervisor Engine | Supported Port Speeds | Recommended Application |
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| C9600-SUP-1 | 10G / 5G / 2.5G / 1G / 100M / 10M | Flexible multigigabit campus distribution and access connectivity. |
| C9600X-SUP-2 | 10G | High-density 10G copper connectivity. |
Chassis Compatibility
Cisco Catalyst C9606R
The Cisco Catalyst C9600-LC-48TX is designed for use with the Cisco Catalyst C9606R modular chassis.
Cisco documentation specifies supported line-card positions in the C9606R as Slots 1, 2, 5 and 6.
- Cisco Catalyst C9606R compatible chassis
- Supported line-card slots: 1, 2, 5 and 6
- Compatible with C9600-SUP-1
- Compatible with C9600X-SUP-2
- Designed for modular enterprise switching architectures
Ideal Applications
Campus Distribution
Provides high-density copper connectivity for enterprise campus distribution networks where multiple high-speed downstream connections are required.
Campus Access
Suitable for connecting end-user devices, workstations, servers and network appliances through multigigabit RJ45 interfaces.
Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 6E Infrastructure
High-speed multigigabit copper connectivity is well suited to modern wireless infrastructure requiring more bandwidth than conventional 1G Ethernet.
High-Bandwidth Enterprise Networks
Supports high-speed copper connections for demanding enterprise applications and bandwidth-intensive endpoints.
Security & Hardware Architecture
The C9600-LC-48TX is based on the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series architecture and uses Cisco's UADP 3.0-based design.
Cisco documentation identifies AES-256 and MACsec-256 capabilities with the applicable architecture; however, MACsec is not supported on this line card when paired with the C9600X-SUP-2.
The architecture provides a foundation for enterprise-grade switching, security and network management capabilities through the Catalyst 9600 platform and compatible Supervisor Engines.
Cisco C9600-LC-48TX – High-Density 10G Multigigabit Copper Line Card
The Cisco Catalyst C9600-LC-48TX provides scalable high-density copper networking for Cisco Catalyst 9600 modular deployments. With 48 RJ45 ports and multigigabit capabilities, it enables organizations to support high-speed access and distribution requirements using copper infrastructure.
When deployed with the C9600-SUP-1, the line card supports Ethernet speeds ranging from 10Mbps through 10G, providing flexibility for mixed-speed enterprise environments. With the C9600X-SUP-2, it provides 48-port 10G nonblocking connectivity.
Its high port density, modular architecture, nonblocking design and Cisco Catalyst C9606R compatibility make the C9600-LC-48TX suitable for enterprise campus distribution, campus access, high-speed wireless infrastructure and bandwidth-intensive networking applications.
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst C9600-LC-48TX 48-Port 10G Multigigabit RJ45 Copper 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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