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C6880-X
Cisco Catalyst 6880-X-Chassis (XL Tables)
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C6880-X Overview
C6880-X is built on a modular chassis architecture that delivers high performance with flexible stacking capabilities. It integrates multiple power options—including redundant power supply and AC power supply—to meet diverse environmental and operational needs while ensuring maximum uptime.
The switch offers a balanced mix of downlink and uplink ports to support expansive network deployments. Its scalable design, robust switching capacity, and advanced port configurations make it well-suited for enterprise networks, data centers, and mission-critical applications.
C6880-X price is $44,448.00, a 47.6% saving from the Cisco list price of $84,892.00. C6880-X is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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C6880-X Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Chassis
- Power Consumption
- 250 W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 24 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- C6880-X
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- LAN Base
- POE Support
- POE+
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 2 expansion slots for high-density interfaces
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 320 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 640 Gbps
- Product Name
- C6880-X Modular Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 15.7 inches
- Weight
- 12 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
 C6880-X |  C1-C6807XL-S2T-BUN |  C6880-X-16P10G |  C1-C6816-X-LE |  C1-C6832-X-LE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 15.7 inches | 28 inches | N/A | 18 inches | 17 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Chassis | Rack-mount | Chassis | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.7 inches |
| IOS | LAN Base | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C6880-X | C1-C6807XL-S2T-BUN | C6880-X-16P10G | C1-C6816-X-LE | C1-C6832-X-LE |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 16 Ports | 16 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 2 expansion slots for high-density interfaces | Supports dedicated stacking and dual expansion slots | 16 PoE Ports and 4 10G SFP+ Uplink Ports | 16 fixed Ethernet ports with 4 SFP uplink ports | 24 fixed Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink module slots |
| Power Consumption | 250 W | N/A | N/A | 150 W | 250 W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply |
| Product Name | C6880-X Modular Switch | C1-C6807XL-S2T-BUN Enterprise Switch | Cisco Catalyst C6880-X-16P10G | C1-C6816-X-LE Enterprise Stackable Switch | Catalyst C6832-X-LE Series Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 320 Gbps | 128 Gbps | N/A | 320 Gbps | 360 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 640 Gbps | 256 Gbps | N/A | 640 Gbps | 720 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 12 lbs | 15 lbs | N/A | 20 lbs | 12 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 19 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
N
Nolan Ashford
5
Stable enterprise chassis handling heavy network loads efficiently.
O
Owen Rathmore
5
C6880-X integrates smoothly into our campus backbone.
P
Parker Winslade
5
Impressive throughput and dependable uptime.
Q
Quentin Loxley
5
Reliable core switch for high-availability networks.
R
Ronan Caldwell
4
Consistent enterprise performance and scalability.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 6880-X chassis?
The Cisco Catalyst 6880-X chassis is a high-performance, fixed-configuration switch designed for campus core and distribution, offering up to 3.2 Tbps of switching capacity and redundant supervisor support.
What are the key features of the Cisco Catalyst 6880-X chassis?
Key features include a 10-slot architecture (2 supervisor, 8 line cards), 3.2 Tbps full-duplex capacity, up to 240 Gbps per slot, redundant power supplies, hot-swappable fans, and hardware-based security.
How many line-card slots does the 6880-X chassis support?
The chassis provides 10 slots: two dedicated for Supervisor Engine 2T/2T+ modules and eight for 240 Gbps line-card modules.
What switching capacity does the Catalyst 6880-X deliver?
It delivers 3.2 Tbps of full-duplex switching capacity with up to 240 Gbps per line-card slot and wire-rate performance on all ports.
Which supervisor engines are compatible with the 6880-X chassis?
The chassis supports Cisco Supervisor Engine 2T and 2T+ modules, offering up to 480 Gbps of forwarding performance per supervisor and advanced feature sets.
Does the 6880-X chassis support redundant power supplies?
Yes. It includes dual, hot-swappable AC or DC power supply bays with N+1 redundancy to ensure continuous operation.
What cooling features are included in the 6880-X chassis?
It uses front-to-back, hot-swappable fans with N+1 redundancy and intelligent thermal management for optimal temperature control.
What typical network deployments is the 6880-X chassis suited for?
It is ideal for enterprise campus cores, aggregation layers, and leaf/spine data center fabrics requiring high density, low latency, and scalability.
What software licenses are required for advanced features on the 6880-X?
The chassis runs Cisco IOS XE and requires Advantage or Premier licenses to enable advanced routing, automation, analytics, and security capabilities.
How does the Catalyst 6880-X chassis support network security?
Built-in security includes Cisco TrustSec segmentation, Secure Boot, control-plane policing, MACsec encryption, and hardware-enforced access control lists.
Can the 6880-X chassis integrate with Cisco DNA Center?
Yes. It fully integrates with Cisco DNA Center for centralized policy automation, assurance, telemetry, and comprehensive network management.
What management interfaces are available on the Catalyst 6880-X?
Management options include a console port, in-band Gigabit Ethernet management port, out-of-band Ethernet port, and USB for local logging and software uploads.
What are the physical dimensions and rack requirements for the chassis?
The chassis is 6U tall, fits in a standard 19-inch rack with a minimum depth of 600 mm, and operates in 0–45 °C ambient temperatures.
How do I order the Cisco Catalyst 6880-X chassis with SKU C6880-X?
Order the Cisco Catalyst 6880-X chassis (SKU C6880-X) through Cisco’s authorized partners or the Cisco e-commerce portal, referencing the SKU at purchase.
What warranty and support options are available for the 6880-X chassis?
Cisco provides a limited lifetime hardware warranty with next-business-day replacement plus optional SMARTnet service for 24×7 technical support and software updates.
Where can I find official documentation for the Cisco Catalyst 6880-X chassis?
Official docs, including the hardware installation guide, data sheets, and release notes, are available on the Cisco website under the Catalyst 6880-X support section.