C9600-LC-40YL4CD – 40 Ports – 2 x 40/100G Uplinks – Catalyst 9600 Line Card

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C9600-LC-40YL4CD Description

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C9600-LC-40YL4CD line card (also known as Catalyst 9600 40-port 50G module) is designed for Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series modular switches. It delivers 40 high-density SFP56 ports supporting 50G/25G/10G, plus 2 QSFP56 and 2 QSFP-DD uplink ports for speeds up to 400G. Compatible with both C9600-SUP-1 and C9600X-SUP-2 supervisor engines, this card enables scalable campus core or distribution deployments. With advanced bandwidth, flexible port combinations, and future-ready modular design, C9600-LC-40YL4CD is ideal for demanding enterprise or service provider network environments seeking high aggregation and next-generation performance.

Product Highlights

Ports
Slot Bandwidth(C9600X-SUP-2)
Slot Bandwidth(C9600-SUP-1)

Quick Specs

Parameter

Description

Ports

40 x 50G/25G/10G SFP56, 2 x 200G/100G/40G QSFP56, 2 x 400G QSFP-DD

Supervisor Compatibility

C9600-SUP-1, C9600X-SUP-2

Max Bandwidth/Slot

6.4 Tbps (C9600X-SUP-2), 2.4 Tbps (C9600-SUP-1)

Supported Chassis

Cisco Catalyst 9606R

Power Consumption

420W

Key Features

High-Density, High-Speed Aggregation

Delivers 40 SFP56 ports supporting 50G/25G/10G per port, ensuring efficient and scalable aggregation at the enterprise core, distribution, or large data center layers.

Future-Proof Uplink Capability

Features 2 QSFP56 (up to 200G each) and 2 QSFP-DD (up to 400G each) uplink ports, enabling seamless migration to ultra-high-speed backbone, metro, or data center interconnect requirements.

Flexible Deployment with Dual Supervisor Support

Fully compatible with both C9600-SUP-1 and C9600X-SUP-2 supervisor engines, allowing deployment in existing or next-gen Catalyst 9600 modular switch environments and easy hardware upgrade paths.

Non-Blocking Architecture & High Slot Bandwidth

Supports up to 6.4 Tbps per slot (when used with SUP-2), ensuring non-blocking, line-rate performance even at maximum port density, and guaranteeing no bottlenecks for demanding, bandwidth-intensive applications.

Enterprise-Class Security, Resiliency & Manageability

Supports advanced security technologies including hardware MACsec-256 (with SUP-2), full hot-swappable design, redundant supervisor support, and seamless in-service software upgrades (ISSU), ensuring business continuity and data protection.

Rich Modular Ecosystem & Interoperability

Integrates into the Catalyst 9600 Series modular platform, enabling mix-and-match with various line cards for customized solutions, and offers investment protection by supporting evolving campus, data center, and provider requirements.

Applications Scenarios

Enterprise Campus Core & Backbone Networks

Ideal for large enterprise campus core or distribution layers requiring scalable high-speed aggregation, multi-terabit backbones, and future-ready 400G expansion for digital transformation.

Carrier, ISP, and Metro Aggregation

Perfect for service providers and ISPs that need high-density, multi-rate aggregation and reliable, flexible high-speed uplinks in metro, aggregation, or DCI (Data Center Interconnect) scenarios.

Research, Education & High-Performance Computing

Well-suited for research institutes, universities, and HPC environments needing non-blocking, ultra-high throughput networking, and secure, modular expansion to meet unpredictable traffic growth.

Hardware & Module Support

  • Supervisor Engine Support: C9600-SUP-1, C9600X-SUP-2
  • Chassis Support: Cisco Catalyst 9606R only
  • Hot-Swappable Modules: Supervisor engines, line cards, fan tray, and power supplies all support hot swapping
  • Module Interoperability: Supports mix-and-match with all supported Catalyst 9600 line cards in the same chassis

Product Comparison

Parameter

C9600-LC-40YL4CD

C9600-LC-24C

C9600-LC-48YL

Port Types

40 x 50G/25G/10G SFP562 x 200G QSFP562 x 400G QSFP-DD

24 x 100G/40G QSFP28

48 x 50G/25G/10G/1G SFP56

Max Ports per Card

40 x 50G, 2 x 200G, 2 x 400G

24 x 100G/40G

48 x 50G/25G/10G/1G

Supervisor Compatibility

SUP-1, SUP-2

SUP-1, SUP-2

SUP-1, SUP-2

Max Per Card Bandwidth

6.4 Tbps (SUP-2), 2.4 Tbps (SUP-1)

6.4 Tbps (SUP-2), 2.4 Tbps (SUP-1)

4.8 Tbps (SUP-2), 2.4 Tbps (SUP-1)

Power Consumption

420W

200W/280W

230W/300W

Dimensions (H x W x D)

1.7 x 15.0 x 13.41 in.

1.7 x 15.0 x 13.41 in.

1.7 x 15.0 x 13.41 in.

Weight

3.75 kg

3.48 kg

3.55 kg

MACsec Support

Yes (SUP-2 only)

No (SUP-2)

No (SUP-2)

Hot Swappable

Yes

Yes

Yes

Minimum Software

17.7.1 (SUP-1, SUP-2)

16.11.1 (SUP-1), 17.7.1 (SUP-2)

16.11.1 (SUP-1), 17.7.1 (SUP-2)

MTBF

580,420 hrs

710,750 hrs

640,750 hrs

C9600-LC-40YL4CD Front Panel Components

1

Status LED

5

2 x 400G/200G/100G/40G QSFP-DD ports

2

Locate (Blue beacon) LED

6

Port Link LEDs

3

40 x 50G/25G/10G SFP56 ports

7

Ejector levers

4

2 x 200G/100G/40G QSFP56 ports

8

RFID embedded on the left ejector lever

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Specifications

Parameter Value Parameter Value
Product ID C9600-LC-40YL4CD Ports (SFP56) 40 x 50G/25G/10G
Ports (QSFP56) 2 x 200G/100G/40G Ports (QSFP-DD) 2 x 400G/200G/100G/40G
Supervisor Compatibility C9600-SUP-1, C9600X-SUP-2 Chassis Support C9606R
Max Bandwidth per Slot 6.4 Tbps (SUP-2), 2.4 Tbps (SUP-1) Power Consumption 420W
Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.7 x 15.0 x 13.41 in. (4.32 x 38.1 x 34.06 cm) Weight 3.75 kg (8.27 lbs)
Operating Temp. -5° to 45°C (up to 6000 ft); -5° to 40°C (up to 10,000 ft) Humidity 10% to 95%, non-condensing
MTBF 580,420 hours Hot Swappable Yes
MACsec Support Yes (SUP-2 only) Minimum Software 17.7.1 (SUP-1/SUP-2)
Standards IEEE 802.3z, 802.3x, 802.3ab Pluggable Optics SFP56, QSFP56, QSFP-DD

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    Efficient processing. We will order again.

    Clint Barton
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    On target. Delivery was exactly when promised.

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    We needed these yesterday, and you got them here today. Amazing speed.

    Sariyah Scott
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    Would recommend for new buildouts.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the port breakdown for C9600-LC-40YL4CD (speed and type)?

    40 multi-speed ports plus 4 high-capacity uplinks.

  • Is the module designed for high-capacity aggregation in enterprise networks?

    Yes, the line card is designed for high-capacity aggregation, providing large port counts and flexible uplink speeds.

  • What chassis is compatible with C9600-LC-40YL4CD?

    9600 series chassis.

  • Does the card support advanced security like MACsec?

    Yes, MACsec is supported for secure data transmission across the network.

  • Is the module hot-swappable?

    Yes, the module is hot-swappable, simplifying hardware replacements and upgrades.

  • Are there power or cooling considerations for installation?

    Check chassis power/cooling requirements.

  • Is monitoring supported via DNA Center?

    Yes, DNA Center support enables advanced analytics and real-time monitoring.

  • What is the recommended use case?

    Aggregation or core layer.

  • Are there stacking or scalability limits?

    Defined by the main chassis specs.

  • How does it compare to 48YL and 24C?

    Port density and speed differ.

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