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C9600-LC-48S
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Line Card, 48x 100M/1G SFP Ports, Nonblo...
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C9600-LC-48S is the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 48-port 100M/1GE SFP line card for dense Gigabit fiber aggregation in a Catalyst 9606R chassis. It installs in the chassis line-card bay, specifically slots 1, 2, 5, or 6, and operates with the Cisco C9600-SUP-1 supervisor engine only. The module is a proprietary Cisco Ethernet line card with front-panel SFP cages for optical access, distribution, and legacy fiber handoffs that remain at Gigabit Ethernet speeds. This card gives Supervisor 1 chassis designs a high-density 1G fiber option without moving to higher-speed SFP56, QSFP, or RJ45 copper blades. The SKU is selected when a chassis has SFP access fiber rather than RJ45 multigigabit copper or QSFP aggregation requirements, so compatibility checking starts with the supervisor and slot plan. C9600-LC-48YL is the closest SFP-family sibling, differing by support for higher-speed 25GE, 10GE, 1GE, and 100M operation in the same Catalyst 9600 platform.
96 Gbps full-duplex slot bandwidth supports nonblocking use of the populated 1G interfaces through the Catalyst 9600 switching fabric. IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3x, and IEEE 802.3ab standards define Gigabit Ethernet behavior in the Catalyst 9600 line-card family. 192 1GE maximum ports per C9606R chassis are available when four of these line cards operate with Supervisor 1. 160 W maximum rated power applies when the card runs with C9600-SUP-1, and 640,750 hours MTBF identifies the reliability figure for this model. C9600-LC-48S uses a CDR4 PHY architecture for speed transition between the ASIC path and the front panel, while packet processing, queuing, buffering, QoS, Layer 2/3/4 routing features, IPv6 forwarding, and LAN MACsec behavior remain functions of the installed Supervisor 1 engine. Status, locate, and port LEDs support identification and operational checks. Cisco IOS XE 17.2.1 is the minimum software release stated for this line card with Supervisor 1.
C9600-LC-48S installs as a modular field-replaceable line card in the supported Catalyst 9606R line-card slots, with software and feature operation tied to the host chassis, optics matrix, and supervisor state. Installation planning covers ESD handling, line-card seating, ejector lever engagement, fiber patching, optic compatibility, the existing IOS XE maintenance window, and site-specific regional delivery planning. ORM Systems supplies this module new and certified refurbished for chassis expansion, spare replacement, and campus fiber refresh projects. Refurbished units receive connector and front-panel inspection, full functional testing in a compatible Catalyst 9600 host chassis, and firmware-state verification before final dispatch approval. Request a quote with the installed supervisor, target slot plan, optics requirement, condition preference, and delivery location; volume orders support fleet-wide Supervisor 1 standardization, mixed line-card density planning, and spare-pool coverage across repeated Catalyst 9600 deployments.
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C9600-LC-48S sits in a Catalyst 9606R distribution chassis with C9600-SUP-1 and terminates 48 1G SFP fiber links from access switches, remote closets, or building handoffs. Engineers assign trunks, routed links, or EtherChannel groups to these interfaces according to the campus distribution design. The card keeps dense Gigabit fiber aggregation inside the Catalyst 9600 modular fabric instead of spreading 1G handoffs across fixed switches. The result is consolidated distribution connectivity with nonblocking 1G fiber ports under the existing Supervisor 1 control plane.
The line card operates in the campus core when the Catalyst 9600 chassis still receives many established 1G optical circuits from distribution blocks or service edges. C9600-LC-48S presents 48 SFP interfaces for those Gigabit links while the supervisor maintains routing, policy, monitoring, and chassis-level resiliency. Engineers map each fiber handoff to the correct VLAN, routed interface, or port channel during migration planning. The result is a core design that preserves installed 1G fiber paths without consuming higher-speed QSFP or SFP56 line-card capacity.
C9600-LC-48S serves as an expansion point in Catalyst 9600 estates standardized on C9600-SUP-1 and the C9606R chassis. Engineers install the card in supported line-card slots 1, 2, 5, or 6, then cable 1G SFP optics into the existing fiber plant. Operations teams use the chassis interface model for inventory, monitoring, replacement, and spare planning during planned refresh windows. This placement preserves C9600-SUP-1 compatibility boundaries for spares and change control. The result is controlled Gigabit port growth inside the same modular platform, supervisor domain, and operational workflow.
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| C9600-LC-48S |  C9600X-LC-32CD |  C9400-LC-48U |  C9400-LC-24S |  C9400-LC-48U-B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Ethernet Line Card | Combo Line Card | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module / Line Card | Network Module |
| Module Type | Ethernet | Fiber | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 1GbE | 40GbE / 100GbE | 1Gbps | 1Gbps | 1Gbps |
| Connector Type | 48 x SFP cages | QSFP28; QSFP-DD | RJ-45 | SFP | RJ-45 |
| Supported Protocols | IEEE 802.3z; IEEE 802.3x; IEEE 802.3ab | 40 Gigabit Ethernet; 100 Gigabit Ethernet; 200 Gigabit Ethernet; 400 Gigabit Ethernet | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP |
| Form Factor | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Operating Temperature | -5 to 45°C up to 6000 ft | -5 to 45°C up to 6000 ft | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 50°C | 0 to 50°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 75°C | -40 to 75°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 70°C | -40 to 70°C |
| Supported Features | Nonblocking 100M/1GE; IPv6 forwarding; LAN MACsec via Supervisor 1 | Nonblocking ports; AES-256 MACsec; WAN MACsec with HSEC license | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS |
| Interface Ports | 48 x 100M/1GE SFP | 30 x QSFP28; 2 x QSFP-DD | Ethernet | SFP | Ethernet |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 48-Port 1GE/100M Line Card | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Combo line card | Cisco Catalyst 9400 48-Port Universal Line Card | Cisco Catalyst 9400 C9400-LC-24S | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series C9400-LC-48U-B Line Card |
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Cisco C9600-LC-48S is a Catalyst 9600 Series line card that adds 48 fixed 1G SFP interfaces to a modular C9606R chassis. It is used when a Catalyst 9600 deployment needs dense fiber Gigabit Ethernet handoff for campus aggregation, distribution, or legacy access connectivity while keeping forwarding and control functions under the installed supervisor engine.
C9600-LC-48S identifies a Catalyst 9600 line card, with LC indicating line card, 48 indicating forty-eight front-panel ports, and S indicating SFP fiber interfaces. The SKU is not a standalone switch. It is a modular card for the Cisco Catalyst 9600 chassis family and is specifically tied to Supervisor 1 operation.
C9600-LC-48S is a modular Ethernet line card, not an access switch, router, transceiver, or power supply. It occupies a supported slot in a Catalyst 9606R chassis and presents 48 1G SFP ports on the front panel. Network teams order it to add fiber port density to an existing Catalyst 9600 switching system.
C9600-LC-48S sits in the Catalyst 9600 modular switching platform, which is Cisco's chassis-based campus core and distribution family. Within the line-card range, it is the 48-port 1G SFP option. Adjacent cards provide higher-speed SFP, RJ45 multigigabit, QSFP 40G or 100G, and newer Supervisor 2 focused port profiles.
C9600-LC-48S provides 48 front-panel SFP ports. Cisco lists the module as a 48-port 1G line card, and the front-panel component table identifies the ports as 1G SFP ports. This makes the card suitable for dense Gigabit fiber handoffs where individual interfaces remain at 1G rather than 10G or 25G.
C9600-LC-48S is specified for 48 SFP ports of 1G, and Cisco's installation note states that all 48 ports support 1G speed. The product naming also references 100M/1G operation, but Cisco's English installation table emphasizes 1G interfaces. Buyers should match optics and software validation to the exact Catalyst 9600 release being deployed.
C9600-LC-48S is described by Cisco as supporting up to 48 ports of 1G nonblocking operation with Supervisor 1. Cisco's installation note also lists 96 Gbps full-duplex bandwidth per slot for this module. That bandwidth profile aligns with a 48-port 1G fiber card carrying simultaneous bidirectional traffic across all ports.
C9600-LC-48S does not provide PoE because it is an SFP fiber line card rather than a copper access module. SFP ports are designed for optical or supported SFP media modules, not direct powered endpoint delivery. PoE requirements should be handled by suitable copper access switches or line cards elsewhere in the campus design.
C9600-LC-48S is managed through the Catalyst 9600 chassis and its installed supervisor module, not as an independent device. Interface configuration, VLAN trunks, routed links, monitoring, diagnostics, and software behavior are controlled from the chassis operating system. The line card supplies the physical 1G SFP interfaces that the supervisor brings into the switching fabric.
C9600-LC-48S does not stack as a separate switch because it is a chassis line card. Scaling is achieved by installing supported Catalyst 9600 line cards in the C9606R chassis slots and managing them through the supervisor plane. Designs that need switch stacking usually use fixed Catalyst access platforms rather than Catalyst 9600 modular line cards.
C9600-LC-48S is used to add high-density 1G fiber interfaces to a Catalyst 9600 chassis. Common roles include aggregating fiber uplinks from access switches, connecting remote wiring closets, preserving installed 1G fiber plants, and terminating optical handoffs where the core or distribution layer still needs many Gigabit Ethernet ports in a modular platform.
C9600-LC-48S suits medium to large campus networks that already use the Catalyst 9600 chassis at core or distribution. The card is most relevant when a site needs many 1G SFP fiber connections under the same supervisor, policy, and software domain. Smaller sites usually choose fixed switches unless modular growth or chassis resiliency is required.
C9600-LC-48S best fits deterministic 1G fiber transport rather than high-speed server or data center workloads. It handles access uplinks, building distribution links, outlying fiber runs, and legacy optical connections that remain at Gigabit Ethernet. Workloads requiring 10G, 25G, 40G, or 100G bandwidth should be mapped to higher-speed Catalyst 9600 line cards.
C9600-LC-48S fits campus distribution deployments where the Catalyst 9600 chassis aggregates many 1G fiber paths from access closets or building switches. The 48 SFP ports keep fiber handoffs consolidated in the modular chassis, while Supervisor 1 handles the system control plane. The result is dense distribution connectivity without replacing the existing Gigabit fiber edge.
C9600-LC-48S is designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9606R chassis. Cisco's installation note lists C9606R slot restrictions for the card and identifies supported line-card positions as slots 1, 2, 5, and 6. The module should be planned as part of a complete Catalyst 9600 chassis bill of materials, not as a standalone item.
C9600-LC-48S supports only Cisco C9600-SUP-1. Cisco's line-card installation note states Supervisor module compatibility as C9600-SUP-1 only, and Cisco's architecture paper notes that Supervisor 2 does not support this line card. Compatibility should be checked before ordering spares for mixed Supervisor 1 and Supervisor 2 estates.
C9600-LC-48S integrates with the Cisco Catalyst 9600 ecosystem and uses SFP interfaces for 1G optical connectivity. Optic selection should follow Cisco's transceiver compatibility guidance for Catalyst Series switches. Typical integration planning covers fiber type, reach, connector style, supported Cisco SFP part numbers, and the IOS XE release running on the chassis.
C9600-LC-48S interfaces are configured through the Catalyst 9600 system for Ethernet services such as access or trunk VLANs, routed interfaces, EtherChannel, monitoring, and security policies supported by the chassis software and license. The line card supplies 48 1G SFP physical interfaces, while protocol behavior comes from the Catalyst 9600 supervisor and IOS XE feature set.
C9600-LC-48S is the 48-port 1G SFP line card, while C9600-LC-48YL is the 48-port SFP56 line card for higher-speed 50G, 25G, 10G, or 1G profiles depending on supervisor. C9600-LC-48S fits dense Gigabit fiber estates using C9600-SUP-1. C9600-LC-48YL fits upgrades needing faster SFP-family ports and broader supervisor support.
C9600-LC-48S provides 48 SFP fiber ports for 1G optical handoffs, while C9600-LC-48TX provides 48 RJ45 copper ports with multigigabit support on compatible supervisors. C9600-LC-48S is better aligned to fiber aggregation and remote closet links. C9600-LC-48TX is the adjacent choice when copper cabling and RJ45 endpoint or switch connections drive the design.
C9600-LC-48S focuses on dense 1G SFP connectivity, while C9600-LC-24C targets high-speed QSFP connectivity with 24 ports of 40G or 12 ports of 100G on Supervisor 1. C9600-LC-48S suits many lower-speed fiber links. C9600-LC-24C suits core or distribution paths that need fewer interfaces but much higher bandwidth per port.
C9600-LC-48S provides straightforward 48-port 1G SFP density with Supervisor 1 only. C9600-LC-40YL4CD combines 40 SFP56 ports, two QSFP56 ports, and two QSFP-DD ports for 50G, 25G, 10G, 1G, 100G, 200G, and 400G profiles depending on supervisor. C9600-LC-48S is the simpler choice for established Gigabit fiber aggregation.
C9600-LC-48S is commonly sourced through enterprise hardware resellers in new, surplus, refurbished, or Cisco Refresh conditions depending on channel availability. ORM Systems should present condition clearly at quote stage because condition affects price, lead time, warranty length, and packaging. Buyers comparing quotes should ensure the exact SKU and compatible supervisor requirement are included.
C9600-LC-48S price depends on condition, market availability, warranty term, required optics, order quantity, and whether the card is quoted as a spare or part of a chassis build. The same SKU may price differently for new, refurbished, or Cisco Refresh supply. Buyers should compare like-for-like quotes that include testing and warranty coverage.
C9600-LC-48S availability should be checked against current Cisco lifecycle notices and reseller stock at the time of purchase. Cisco still lists the SKU in Catalyst 9600 supported hardware documentation, and Cisco Refresh listings show a remanufactured equivalent. Production, end-of-sale, and remanufactured status may differ by region and channel.
C9600-LC-48S lead time depends on live stock, condition, testing queue, and whether matching optics or chassis components are ordered at the same time. Refurbished units may ship faster when already tested and available, while new or project quantities may require sourcing. ORM Systems can quote lead times after confirming quantity and condition.
Bulk pricing for C9600-LC-48S is normally evaluated by order quantity, condition, warranty requirement, and whether related Catalyst 9600 components are included. Multi-card projects, chassis refreshes, and spare-pool purchases may qualify for better unit economics than a single-card order. Buyers should specify quantities, required delivery dates, and acceptable condition bands when requesting pricing.
ORM Systems warranty coverage for C9600-LC-48S should be confirmed on the quotation because the available term may depend on condition and sourcing route. Reseller warranties commonly cover functional defects after dispatch and may differ from Cisco Smart Net or manufacturer support. Buyers should align warranty length with the operational role of the Catalyst 9600 chassis.
A refurbished C9600-LC-48S should be tested for module recognition, port status, diagnostics, front-panel LEDs, and stable operation in a compatible Catalyst 9600 chassis with C9600-SUP-1. Proper testing helps confirm that the line card initializes correctly and that the 48 1G SFP interfaces are ready for deployment before dispatch.
C9600-LC-48S should be treated as part of the Cisco Catalyst 9600 platform for regulatory, safety, and network compliance planning. Relevant checks include Cisco platform documentation, supported optics guidance, country-specific import requirements, and internal standards for campus switching hardware. Compliance validation should include the chassis, supervisor, power supplies, optics, and installed IOS XE release.
C9600-LC-48S is installed by inserting the module into a supported Catalyst 9606R line-card slot, seating the ejector levers correctly, and allowing the chassis supervisor to recognize the card. Cisco lists supported slots as 1, 2, 5, and 6. Engineers should follow ESD handling, line-card insertion, and chassis safety procedures from Cisco documentation.
C9600-LC-48S does not represent a software license SKU. Feature entitlement is tied to the Catalyst 9600 chassis, supervisor, IOS XE release, and Cisco licensing model in use. The line card adds 48 physical 1G SFP interfaces, while routing, segmentation, automation, and assurance functions depend on the system software and license level already deployed.
C9600-LC-48S requires a compatible Catalyst 9606R chassis, C9600-SUP-1 supervisor, supported power and cooling configuration, and appropriate 1G SFP optics for the fiber plant. Network teams should also plan patch leads, fiber cleaning tools, spare optics, cable labels, and IOS XE compatibility checks before scheduling installation or replacement work.
UK buyers can purchase C9600-LC-48S through ORM Systems as part of a Catalyst 9600 line-card quote, chassis expansion, replacement, or spare-hardware request. A useful enquiry includes the target chassis, supervisor model, required condition, quantity, optics requirements, warranty expectation, and delivery location so the reseller can quote the correct configuration.
ORM Systems can quote C9600-LC-48S for international buyers subject to stock, export controls, courier availability, and destination requirements. International orders should identify the delivery country, required Incoterms, preferred condition, and any need for matching optics or chassis components. Clear shipping details help confirm landed cost, lead time, and documentation before purchase.
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