C9600-LC-48YL – 48×1/10/25/50G Ports – Catalyst 9600 Line Card
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C9600-LC-48YL Description
Cisco Catalyst C9600-LC-48YL, also called the Catalyst 9600 48-port SFP56 line card, delivers ultra-high-density fiber aggregation for enterprise core, distribution, and large campus networks. Compatible with both C9600-SUP-1 and C9600X-SUP-2 supervisor engines, it ensures flexible scaling, long-term investment protection, and seamless upgrades in the C9606R chassis. The module features non-blocking architecture, advanced security with MACsec support, robust automation, and best-in-class reliability for next-generation campus and data center networking.
Product Highlights
Quick Specs
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Ports |
48 x 50G/25G/10G/1G SFP56 |
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Supervisor Compatibility |
C9600-SUP-1 / C9600X-SUP-2 |
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Slot Bandwidth |
4.8 Tbps (SUP-2) / 2.4 Tbps (SUP-1) |
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Max Power Consumption |
300W (SUP-2) / 230W (SUP-1) |
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MTBF |
640,750 hours |
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Dimensions |
1.7 × 15.0 × 13.41 in (4.32 × 38.1 × 34.06 cm) |
Key Features
Provides 48 non-blocking SFP56 ports supporting 50G, 25G, 10G, and 1G speeds, ideal for high-density campus core, data center aggregation, or ISP deployments demanding maximum flexibility and bandwidth.
Fully compatible with both C9600X-SUP-2 and C9600-SUP-1 supervisor engines, enabling easy future upgrades and mixed deployments. Supports slot bandwidth up to 4.8 Tbps (SUP-2) for seamless expansion.
Ensures line-rate performance on all ports, eliminating bottlenecks for evolving cloud, video, and critical enterprise workloads. Ready for large-scale Layer 2/3 campus and segmented network environments.
Features hardware-based MACsec encryption (UADP ASIC), extensive ACL resources, and Cisco Trust Anchor for high-assurance, end-to-end secure deployments in regulated or sensitive environments.
Supports hot swapping, tool-free installation/removal, and advanced programmability with NETCONF, RESTCONF, and YANG. Flexible SDM templates and container-ready for rapid automation and easy network lifecycle management.
MTBF up to 640,750 hours, typical energy efficiency of 94%, and full compliance with international safety and environmental standards (CE, UL, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, VCCI, CCC, BSMI). Built for demanding 24/7 enterprise and carrier operations.
Application Scenarios
Ideal for large-scale organizations requiring secure, high-speed fiber aggregation, resilient backbone connectivity, and flexible campus expansion.
Perfect for modern data center and cloud environments demanding dense multi-rate SFP ports, high throughput, and low latency for mission-critical workloads.
Reliable choice for ISPs and carriers to build scalable aggregation or core layers, especially where compliance, uptime, and traffic growth are essential.
Hardware & Module Support
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9600-LC-48YL |
C9600-LC-40YL4CD |
C9600-LC-24C |
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Port Types |
48x SFP56 (50/25/10/1G) |
40x SFP56 (50/25/10G), 2x QSFP56, 2x QSFP-DD |
24x QSFP28 (100/40G) |
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Supervisor Support |
SUP-1, SUP-2 |
SUP-1, SUP-2 |
SUP-1, SUP-2 |
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Max 50G Ports |
48 |
40 |
N/A |
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Max 25G/10G Ports |
48 |
40 |
N/A |
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Max 100G Ports |
N/A |
2 |
24 |
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Slot Bandwidth |
4.8 Tbps (SUP-2) |
4.8 Tbps (SUP-2) |
4.8 Tbps (SUP-2) |
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Power Consumption |
300W (SUP-2) |
420W (SUP-2) |
280W (SUP-2) |
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Dimensions (H×W×D) |
1.7×15.0×13.41 in |
1.7×15.0×13.41 in |
1.7×15.0×13.41 in |
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MTBF |
640,750 hrs |
580,420 hrs |
710,750 hrs |
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MACsec Support |
UADP ASIC only |
Yes |
Yes |
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Hot Swappable |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Front Panel Components
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1 |
Status LED |
5 |
RFID embedded on the left ejector lever |
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2 |
Locate (Blue beacon) LED |
6 |
Ejector levers |
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3 |
Sharp-edge hazard icon |
7 |
Port Link LED for the port in the top row |
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4 |
50G/25G/10G/1G SFP56/SFP28/SFP+ ports |
8 |
Port Link LED for the port in the bottom row |
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | C9600-LC-48YL | Line Card Type | 48-port 50G/25G/10G/1G SFP56 |
| Compatible Chassis | C9606R | Supervisor Compatibility | C9600X-SUP-2, C9600-SUP-1 |
| Fan Tray Compatibility | C9606-FAN | Power Supply Support | C9600-PWR-3KWAC, C9600-PWR-2KWAC, C9600-PWR-2KWDC |
| Port Types | 48x SFP56 (supporting 50G/25G/10G/1G) | Pluggable Optics | SFP56, SFP28, SFP+ 1G support (SUP-2): SFP-1G-SX/LH only |
| Non-blocking Architecture | Yes | Slot Bandwidth | 4.8 Tbps (SUP-2), 2.4 Tbps (SUP-1) |
| Maximum Port Density per Chassis | 192 (4 cards in C9606R) | Hot Swappable | Yes |
| MACsec Support | Supported (UADP ASIC only, not on SUP-2) | Max Power Consumption | 300W (SUP-2), 230W (SUP-1) |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 1.7 × 15.0 × 13.41 in (4.32 × 38.1 × 34.06 cm) |
Weight | 3.55 kg (7.83 lbs) |
| MTBF | 640,750 hours | Operating Temperature | -5°C to 45°C (up to 6,000 ft) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 75°C | Relative Humidity | 10% to 95%, non-condensing |
| Altitude | -60 to 3,000 m (-197 to 9,843 ft) | Energy Efficiency | 94% (typical) |
| Green Compliance | RoHS, WEEE, recyclable packaging | Regulatory Compliance | IEEE 802.3z, 802.3x, 802.3ab, CE, UL, FCC, VCCI, CCC, BSMI |
| Certifications | CE, UL, FCC, RoHS | Mixed Line Card Support | Yes, in any of 4 slots |
| Installation | Hot swappable, tool-free | MTBF | 640,750 hours |
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Questions & Answers
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