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Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 48-Port Copper
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C9600-LC-48TX= is a high-performance Ethernet module engineered for use in Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series switches. It features 48 built-in RJ‑45 ports delivering 1Gbps per port and supports TCP/IP communication to ensure reliable data exchange in demanding enterprise environments.
Designed with modular installation in mind, this line card seamlessly integrates with Cisco’s routing and switching platforms to expand data center capacity and enhance server connectivity. It also supports advanced features such as auto‑negotiation, Jumbo Frames, and QoS, making it an ideal solution for upgrading network interfaces and connecting high-speed networks.
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A global university deploys the C9600-LC-48TX= line card to deliver 48×1G copper ports for dormitories and lecture halls. Integrated with Cisco DNA Center, it enables automated segmentation and policy enforcement—reducing time-to-service by 50% and boosting network uptime by 30%.
A financial services firm consolidates its branch-office edge infrastructure with the C9600-LC-48TX= line card to connect 48 ATMs, workstations, and IP phones. Leveraging resilient fabric architecture and advanced segmentation, it achieves 99.99% availability and cuts operational costs by 25%.
An industrial plant utilizes the C9600-LC-48TX= to connect 48 PLCs, sensors, and cameras on the production line. Paired with Cisco Industrial Network Director for deterministic QoS and zero-trust security, it boosts operational efficiency by 35% and reduces unplanned downtime by 45%.
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| C9600-LC-48TX= |  C9600-SUP-1= |  C9400-SUP-1 |  C9400-LC-48P |  C9400-LC-48S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module | Supervisor Engine | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module |
| Module Type | Ethernet | Supervisor Engine | Supervisor Card | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 1G | N/A | N/A | 1Gbps | 1Gbps |
| Connector Type | RJ-45 | N/A | N/A | RJ-45 | SFP |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP | TCP/IP, MPLS, IPv6 | TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, N/A | TCP/IP | TCP/IP |
| Form Factor | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 50°C | 0 to 50°C | 0 to 40°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | N/A | N/A | -40 to 70°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Input Voltage | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Compatibility | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switches | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switches | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series | Cisco | Cisco |
| Max Speed | 1Gbps | N/A | N/A | 1Gbps | 1Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS | High availability, scalability, advanced routing and switching | High Availability, Secure Boot, Advanced Layer 2/3 Functions | PoE, Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS |
| Power Consumption | N/A | N/A | N/A | Up to 370W | N/A |
| Interface Ports | Ethernet | N/A | N/A | Ethernet | Ethernet SFP |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | C9600-LC-48TX= | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Supervisor Engine | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Supervisor Engine 1 | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 48-Port PoE Line Card (C9400-LC-48P) | Cisco Catalyst C9400-LC-48S |
| Height | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
The C9600-LC-48TX offers great performance for copper-based connections. It's reliable, fast, and perfect for our large-scale network setup.
We use the C9600-LC-48TX for our Ethernet needs. It delivers exceptional speed and reliable performance, even under heavy loads.
This line card is fantastic. The C9600-LC-48TX offers 48 ports of reliable Ethernet connectivity, ideal for scaling our network.
The C9600-LC-48TX provides solid performance and scalability. It's easy to deploy and works perfectly with our Cisco 9600 series setup.
The C9600-LC-48TX has significantly enhanced our network. It provides high-speed, stable connectivity, and is ideal for high-demand environments.
The Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 48-Port Copper line card (SKU C9600-LC-48TX=) is a modular network module for Catalyst 9600 Series chassis providing 48 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps ports designed for high-performance enterprise distribution and core deployments.
The C9600-LC-48TX= line card is compatible with Cisco Catalyst 9606R and 9600R chassis, supporting redundant supervisors and power supplies in enterprise campus environments.
The C9600-LC-48TX= supports 48 RJ-45 ports with auto-negotiation for 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet speeds, optimized for Gigabit desktop and access connectivity.
No. The C9600-LC-48TX= is a non-PoE line card and does not provide Power over Ethernet. For PoE or PoE+ you must deploy the Cisco Catalyst 9600 PoE-capable line cards.
A fully populated Catalyst 9600 chassis with C9600-LC-48TX= cards delivers up to 6.4 Tbps of switching capacity and 960 Mpps of packet forwarding performance.
It supports advanced Layer 2 (VLAN, MSTP, STP) and Layer 3 features (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VRF, IPv6 routing) under Cisco IOS-XE with full programmability and policy enforcement.
The line card supports 802.1X authentication, MACsec encryption, Control Plane Policing (CoPP) and Cisco TrustSec for comprehensive access control and traffic integrity.
Cisco DNA Software licensing for the Catalyst 9600 comes in Essentials and Advantage subscriptions, offering automation, analytics, security, and segmentation as perpetual or term licenses.
The line card is powered by the Catalyst 9600 chassis power supplies and cooled by front-to-back airflow fans, with N+1 redundancy ensuring uninterrupted operation.
Management is via Cisco IOS-XE CLI, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, or RESTful APIs for centralized provisioning, monitoring, and automation.
You can install Catalyst 9600 uplink modules (for example, C9600-16X= or C9600-LC-9CF=) to add 10G/25G/40G/100G QSFP28 and SFP+ connectivity for high-speed aggregation.
Operating temperature is 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F) with relative humidity from 5% to 90% non-condensing, compliant with NEBS Level 3.
Yes. In a Catalyst 9600 chassis, the line card supports redundant supervisors, power supplies, and hot-swappable fans for continuous availability.
Cisco provides a limited lifetime hardware warranty with next-business-day replacement, plus optional Cisco SMARTnet support for 24×7 global technical assistance and software maintenance.
Common use cases include enterprise distribution and campus core, wiring closet aggregation, high-density access aggregation, and environments requiring robust Layer 2/3 services.
Yes. It complies with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T), IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging, 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet, and RoHS environmental regulations.