• Cisco C9600-LC-24C 24-port QSFP+ line card for Catalyst 9600 series
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Cisco C9600-LC-24C | Catalyst 9600 Line Card, 24x 40G / 12x 100G QSFP28

C9600-LC-24C

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Description

The Cisco C9600-LC-24C is a high-density modular line card for Catalyst 9600 Series switches, delivering up to 24 ports of 40GE or 12 ports of 100GE for campus core and data center aggregation deployments. Compatible with both C9600-SUP-1 and C9600X-SUP-2 supervisor engines, it provides flexible bandwidth scaling up to 4.8 Tbps per slot with advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities. Designed for demanding enterprise environments requiring resilient, high-speed connectivity with investment protection.

Features

High-Density 100G/40G QSFP28 Connectivity: 24 non-blocking ports for high-speed campus core and data center aggregation
- Dual Supervisor Compatibility: Works with C9600-SUP-1 and C9600X-SUP-2 for flexible deployment and upgrade paths
- Wire-Rate IPv6 Forwarding: Full IPv6 support on UADP ASIC with line-rate performance
- Advanced Layer 3 Routing: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, VRF-Lite, and segment routing
- Cisco StackWise Virtual: Chassis clustering with redundant supervisors for high availability
- SD-Access and DNA Integration: Full support for software-defined access and Cisco DNA Center automation
- Breakout Cable Support: 4x10G breakout on 12 odd-numbered 100G ports for flexible connectivity
- CVR Adapter Support: 10GE connectivity via QSA adapters on QSFP ports
- MACsec Encryption: AES-256 MACsec support (with C9600-SUP-1 only)
- Cisco TrustSec and Secure Boot: Hardware-based security with runtime defenses
- In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU): Non-disruptive upgrades for continuous operation
- Quality of Service (QoS): Advanced traffic management and prioritization
- Hot-Swappable Design: Field-replaceable without chassis shutdown
- Access Control Lists (ACL): Comprehensive ingress and egress filtering
- NetFlow and SPAN: Advanced traffic monitoring and analysis capabilities
- NEBS Level 3 Compliance: Carrier-grade reliability for critical deployments
- Modular Scalability: Mix and match with other C9600 line cards for custom configurations
- Energy-Efficient Operation: Optimized power consumption with chassis-supplied cooling

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Technical Specifications

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Technical Specifications

Product Type: Modular Line Card for Catalyst 9600 Series
- Port Configuration: 24x 40GE QSFP+ or 12x 100GE QSFP28 (non-blocking)
- Port Type: QSFP28 (supports 100G/40G)
- Breakout Support: 4x10G on 12 odd-numbered 100G ports (with breakout cables)
- CVR Adapter Support: 10GE via CVR-QSFP-SFP10G adapter on QSFP ports
- Bandwidth per Slot: Up to 4.8 Tbps with C9600X-SUP-2, 2.4 Tbps with C9600-SUP-1
- Forwarding Capacity: Up to 2.88 Tbps per line card
- Throughput: 1.8 billion packets per second
- Supervisor Compatibility: C9600-SUP-1, C9600X-SUP-2
- Chassis Compatibility: Catalyst 9606R, 9616R (Slots 1, 2, 5, 6)
- Maximum Ports per C9606R: 96x 40GE or 48x 100GE (with SUP-1), 96x 40/100GE (with SUP-2)
- Power Consumption: 280W max (with C9600X-SUP-2), 200W max (with C9600-SUP-1)
- Dimensions: 1.7 x 15.0 x 13.41 inches / 4.32 x 38.1 x 34.06 cm (to faceplate)
- Weight: 3.48 kg (7.67 lbs)
- Minimum Software: Cisco IOS XE 16.11.1
- Standards: IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ab
- Hot-Swappable: Yes
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
- Certifications: UL, CE, FCC, CB, RoHS, NEBS Level 3

FAQs

Q: What is the difference between using C9600-SUP-1 and C9600X-SUP-2 with this line card?
A: With C9600-SUP-1, the line card provides up to 24 ports of 40GE or 12 ports of 100GE with 2.4 Tbps bandwidth. With C9600X-SUP-2, it delivers 24 ports of 100/40GE with 4.8 Tbps bandwidth and higher power support (280W vs 200W). The C9600X-SUP-2 also supports all 24 ports at 100GE, while SUP-1 supports a maximum of 12 ports at 100GE.

Q: Does the C9600-LC-24C support port breakout for 10G or 25G connectivity?
A: Yes, the C9600-LC-24C supports 4x10G breakout on the 12 odd-numbered 100G QSFP28 interfaces (top row ports). Additionally, it supports CVR-QSFP-SFP10G adapters to convert 40G or 100G QSFP ports into 10G SFP+ connectivity.

Q: Which chassis slots support the C9600-LC-24C line card?
A: The C9600-LC-24C is compatible with Catalyst 9606R and 9616R chassis and can be installed in slots 1, 2, 5, and 6. It can be mixed with other Catalyst 9600 Series line cards in the same chassis for flexible deployment.

Q: What routing and Layer 3 features does this line card support?
A: The C9600-LC-24C supports comprehensive Layer 3 routing protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, VRF-Lite, and segment routing. Features are delivered through the supervisor engine, with wire-rate IPv6 forwarding, SD-Access, and Cisco DNA Center integration.

Q: Is MACsec encryption supported on all ports?
A: MACsec support depends on the supervisor engine. With C9600-SUP-1, the line card supports AES-256 MACsec encryption on all ports. However, MACsec is not supported when the C9600-LC-24C is paired with C9600X-SUP-2.

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