C9600X-LC-32CD – 30x100G QSFP28 – 2x400G QSFP-DD – C9600X-SUP-2 Only
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C9600X-LC-32CD Description
C9600X-LC-32CD is a Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series combo line card for Catalyst 9606R chassis deployments that need high-density Ethernet aggregation and 400G uplink capacity from a modular switching platform. It installs in C9606R line-card slots 1, 2, 5, or 6, requires the C9600X-SUP-2 supervisor and Cisco IOS XE 17.9.1 or later, and provides 30 QSFP28 ports for 100G or 40G plus 2 QSFP-DD ports that support 400G, 200G, 100G, or 40G operation. The line card supports 32 x 100G default operation, 400G modes using ports 27 and 31, and up to 6.4 Tbps full-duplex bandwidth per slot, with a 420 W maximum rated power profile when used with C9600X-SUP-2.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9600X-LC-32CD |
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Product family |
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series |
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Product type |
Combo line card |
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Supported chassis |
Cisco Catalyst 9606R |
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Supervisor compatibility |
C9600X-SUP-2 only |
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Installation slot rule |
Catalyst 9606R slots 1, 2, 5, and 6 |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE 17.9.1 |
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QSFP28 ports |
30 ports supporting 100G and 40G |
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QSFP-DD ports |
2 ports supporting 400G, 200G, 100G, and 40G |
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Default port mode |
32 ports operating in 100G mode |
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400G operating modes |
28 x 100G plus 1 x 400G, or 24 x 100G plus 2 x 400G |
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Bandwidth per slot |
6.4 Tbps full duplex with C9600X-SUP-2 |
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Max rated power |
420 W with C9600X-SUP-2 |
Key Features
The module is built for Catalyst 9600 designs where most links are QSFP28 100G or 40G, with two QSFP-DD positions reserved for higher-speed uplinks.
Cisco lists C9600X-LC-32CD as not supported on C9600-SUP-1, so the bill of materials must include C9600X-SUP-2.
The card defaults to 32 x 100G mode and can be changed to one-port or two-port 400G modes that deactivate the other ports in the affected port groups.
C9606R installations must place the line card in slots 1, 2, 5, or 6, which keeps the hardware plan separate from supervisor slots.
Cisco documents Cisco IOS XE 17.9.1 as the minimum software release for this product ID with C9600X-SUP-2.
The line card has a 420 W max rated power entry and a 495 W AC-input allocation in Cisco hardware specifications, so rack power planning should include the selected optics load.
Application Scenarios
C9600X-LC-32CD fits a campus core or edge design that needs QSFP28 100G or 40G density from a Catalyst 9606R modular platform.
Select this card when the design needs one or two QSFP-DD 400G uplinks while preserving a larger block of 100G ports for distribution, service-provider, or data-center-facing connections.
This SKU fits a C9600X-SUP-2 refresh where the port plan is QSFP-first. C9600X-LC-56YL4C is the closer choice when the chassis instead needs 50G, 25G, or 10G SFP56 density.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9600X-LC-32CD | ||
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Product family |
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series |
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series |
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series |
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Product type |
Combo QSFP28 and QSFP-DD line card |
Combo SFP56 and QSFP28 line card |
Combo SFP56, QSFP56, and QSFP-DD line card |
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Supported chassis |
Catalyst 9606R |
Catalyst 9606R |
Catalyst 9606R |
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Supervisor compatibility |
C9600X-SUP-2 only |
C9600X-SUP-2 only |
C9600X-SUP-2 and C9600-SUP-1 |
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Installation slot rule |
Slots 1, 2, 5, and 6 |
Slots 1, 2, 5, and 6 |
Slots 1, 2, 5, and 6 |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE 17.9.1 |
Cisco IOS XE 17.13.1 |
Cisco IOS XE 17.7.1 |
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Primary port family |
QSFP28 and QSFP-DD |
SFP56 with QSFP28 uplinks |
SFP56 with QSFP56 and QSFP-DD uplinks |
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SFP56 ports |
Not an SFP56 line card |
56 ports supporting 50G, 25G, and 10G |
40 ports supporting 50G, 25G, and 10G with C9600X-SUP-2 |
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QSFP28 or QSFP56 ports |
30 QSFP28 ports supporting 100G and 40G |
4 QSFP28 ports supporting 100G and 40G |
2 QSFP56 ports supporting 200G, 100G, and 40G with C9600X-SUP-2 |
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QSFP-DD ports |
2 ports supporting 400G, 200G, 100G, and 40G |
Not a QSFP-DD line card |
2 ports supporting 400G, 200G, 100G, and 40G with C9600X-SUP-2 |
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Default 100G mode |
32 ports operating in 100G mode |
Not the documented 32-port 100G profile |
Not the documented 32-port 100G profile |
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Bandwidth per slot with C9600X-SUP-2 |
6.4 Tbps full duplex |
6.4 Tbps full duplex |
6.4 Tbps full duplex |
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Max rated power with C9600X-SUP-2 |
420 W |
420 W |
420 W |
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AC-input power allocation |
495 W |
495 W |
466 W |
- In a C9600X-LC-32CD vs C9600X-LC-56YL4C comparison, the main difference is port family: C9600X-LC-32CD is QSFP-focused, while C9600X-LC-56YL4C is the SFP56-density model with QSFP28 uplinks.
- The C9600X-LC-32CD difference from C9600-LC-40YL4CD is supervisor and connector mix; C9600X-LC-32CD requires C9600X-SUP-2, while C9600-LC-40YL4CD also supports C9600-SUP-1 and includes SFP56 ports.
- For buyers comparing C9600X-LC-32CD vs C9600X-LC-56YL4C or C9600-LC-40YL4CD, the which model to choose check should start with required connector family, C9600X-SUP-2 availability, 400G QSFP-DD need, and slot availability.
Selection Guide
1. Match the card to QSFP-first designs
Choose C9600X-LC-32CD when the Catalyst 9606R design needs a dense 100G or 40G QSFP28 card with QSFP-DD positions for one or two 400G uplinks.
2. Move to 56YL4C for SFP56 density
Select C9600X-LC-56YL4C when the port plan is mostly 50G, 25G, or 10G SFP56 and the four QSFP28 ports are enough for uplinks.
3. Review 40YL4CD for mixed SFP and QSFP layouts
Use C9600-LC-40YL4CD instead when the deployment needs 40 SFP56 ports plus a smaller QSFP section, or when C9600-SUP-1 support remains part of the chassis plan.
4. Validate 400G mode before optic approval
Confirm whether the card will stay in 32 x 100G mode or use one-port or two-port 400G mode, because inactive ports in a changed port group affect the optics and cable list.
Ordering Checklist
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Review Area |
Confirm |
Procurement Risk |
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Product ID |
C9600X-LC-32CD |
Separates the QSFP-focused 32CD line card from C9600X-LC-56YL4C and C9600-LC-40YL4CD |
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Chassis |
Cisco Catalyst 9606R |
Keeps the order tied to the Catalyst 9600 chassis documented for this line-card family |
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Slot plan |
Slots 1, 2, 5, or 6 |
Prevents assigning the line card to an unsupported chassis position |
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Supervisor model |
C9600X-SUP-2 |
C9600-SUP-1 is not supported for this product ID |
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Software baseline |
Cisco IOS XE 17.9.1 or later |
Aligns staging with the Cisco minimum software release for this line card |
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QSFP28 and QSFP-DD optics |
Match 100G, 40G, 400G, 200G, or 100G requirements to Cisco-supported optics |
Prevents mixing a 400G port plan with the wrong transceiver or cable family |
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400G port group mode |
Default 32 x 100G, one 400G port, or two 400G ports |
Inactive ports in a 400G port group change the usable interface count |
Front Panel Components
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1 |
Status LED |
5 |
Port Link LEDs |
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2 |
Locate (Blue beacon) LED |
6 |
Ejector levers |
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3 |
30 QSFP28 ports |
7 |
RFID embedded on the left ejector lever |
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4 |
2 QSFP-DD ports |
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Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Brand | Cisco | Product ID | C9600X-LC-32CD |
| Product family | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series | Product type | Combo line card |
| Cisco ordering description | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Combo line card | Ordering form | C9600X-LC-32CD (=) |
| Supported chassis | Cisco Catalyst 9606R | Installation slot rule | Slots 1, 2, 5, and 6 |
| Supervisor compatibility | C9600X-SUP-2 only | Minimum software release | Cisco IOS XE 17.9.1 |
| Physical port count | 30 QSFP28 ports and 2 QSFP-DD ports | Data sheet port profile | 30 ports 100/40G QSFP28 and 2 ports 400/200/100/40G QSFP-DD |
| Default port mode | 32 x 100G | One-port 400G mode | 28 x 100G plus 1 x 400G |
| Two-port 400G mode | 24 x 100G plus 2 x 400G | 400G-capable ports | Ports 27 and 31 |
| Bandwidth per slot | 6.4 Tbps full duplex with C9600X-SUP-2 | Unsupported interface options | Copper ports, breakout interfaces, and Cisco QSA module are not supported |
| Max rated power | 420 W with C9600X-SUP-2 | AC-input power | 495 W |
| DC-output power requested | 450 W | Heat dissipation | 1689 BTU/hr |
| Current at 90V | 5.6 A | Current at 120V | 4.2 A |
| Current at 180V | 2.8 A | Current at 240V | 2.1 A |
| Weight | 8.71 lb (3.95 kg) | Operating temperature up to 6000 ft | -5 to 45 degrees C (23 to 113 degrees F) |
| Operating altitude | -60 to 3000 m (-197 to 9843 ft) | Humidity | 10% to 95% noncondensing |
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