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Cisco C6800-8P40G | 8x40GbE QSFP+ line card, 4x10G breakout per port (up to 32x10G), wire-rate L2/L3

Cisco C6800-8P40G | 8x40GbE QSFP+ line card, 4x10G breakout per port (up to 32x10G), wire-rate L2/L3

SKU:C6800-8P40G

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Description

High-density 40 GbE line card for Catalyst 6800 chassis, enabling non-blocking 40G aggregation and flexible 10G fan-out for server or ToR connectivity. Supports QSFP+ optics and DAC/AOC for campus core and data center aggregation roles.

Features

- High-density 40GbE aggregation with flexible 10G breakout
- Wire-rate performance for campus core and data center designs
- Broad QSFP+ optics and DAC/AOC ecosystem support
- High availability with SSO/NSF and ISSU (system dependent)
- Scales with SUP6T for advanced features and throughput

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

Q: Can the 40G ports be split into 10G interfaces?
A: Yes. Each QSFP+ port supports 4x10G breakout (via compatible QSFP+ breakout DAC/AOC or transceivers), enabling up to 32x10G.

Q: Which chassis does this line card fit?
A: It is designed for Catalyst 6800 series chassis such as the 6807-XL. Refer to the chassis release notes for exact compatibility and software requirements.

Q: Do I need a specific supervisor engine?
A: A compatible supervisor, such as SUP6T, is recommended to achieve full features and performance. Check software release and compatibility matrices.

Q: Is VSS supported?
A: Yes, when used in a system configured with VSS-capable supervisors and software.

Technical Specifications

- Form factor: Catalyst 6800 chassis line card
- Port density: 8x 40 Gigabit Ethernet (QSFP+)
- Breakout support: 4x10G per QSFP+ (up to 32x10G total) via breakout cables/transceivers
- Forwarding: Wire-rate L2/L3 on all ports (with compatible supervisor)
- Aggregate port bandwidth: 320 Gbps (8 x 40G)
- Optics compatibility: 40GBASE-SR4, 40GBASE-LR4 (QSFP+), DAC/AOC
- Typical wavelengths: SR4 850 nm, LR4 1310 nm
- Typical connectors: SR4 MPO-12, LR4 duplex LC (module dependent)
- High availability: Supports SSO/NSF and ISSU with redundant supervisors
- Recommended supervisors: SUP6T for full feature/performance
- Chassis compatibility: Catalyst 6800 series chassis (e.g., 6807-XL)

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