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CATALYST 9600 SERIES 48PORT 25GE/10GE/1GE
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C9600-LC-48YL Overview
C9600-LC-48YL is a high-performance line card designed for integration into the Cisco Catalyst 9600 series chassis, delivering robust Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities. With a resilient architecture, dual power options, and extensive stacking capabilities, it ensures seamless scalability and reliability for modern enterprise networks.
C9600-LC-48YL features 48 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports complemented by 4 dedicated SFP uplink ports, supporting high throughput and flexible uplink configurations. Its design emphasizes advanced performance and power efficiency, making it ideal for high-density campus core and branch deployments that demand both reliable connectivity and advanced network services.
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C9600-LC-48YL Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Chassis
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- C9600-LC-48YL
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- N/A
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 48 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 dedicated SFP uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 320 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- N/A
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 9600 48-Port Line Card
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
C9600-LC-48YL Use Case
Enterprise Campus Aggregation with C9600-LC-48YL for Digital Transformation
Scenario: A global enterprise deploys the C9600-LC-48YL line card in its Catalyst 9600 Series aggregation layer to deliver 48 ports of 25GE/10GE/1GE connectivity across multiple buildings. Outcome: Enables 40% higher bandwidth capacity, seamless Cisco DNA Center automation, and scalable infrastructure to support IoT and high-definition collaboration tools.
Data Center Leaf-Spine Architecture Using C9600-LC-48YL for AI/ML Workloads
Scenario: A data center implements the C9600-LC-48YL as a leaf in its spine-leaf fabric to connect GPU clusters, high-performance storage, and virtualization servers at 25GE speeds. Outcome: Achieves sub-2-microsecond latency, optimizes east-west traffic flows by 50%, and simplifies fabric-wide policy enforcement with integrated SD-Analytics.
Service Provider Edge Aggregation with C9600-LC-48YL for 5G and Multi-Tenant Services
Scenario: A telecom operator uses the C9600-LC-48YL at regional edge sites to aggregate 5G backhaul, enterprise WAN, and IoT traffic over 48 high-density ports. Outcome: Delivers carrier-grade SLAs with advanced QoS and segment routing, ensures multi-tenant isolation via VRFs and MACsec encryption, and reduces footprint by 30%.
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Product Comparison Table 
| C9600-LC-48YL |  C9606R |  C9606R-48Y24C-BN-A |  C9600-LC-24C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | N/A | 30 inches | 25 inches | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Chassis | Chassis | Chassis | Chassis |
| Height | N/A | 7 inches | 7 inches | N/A |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | N/A | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 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 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9600-LC-48YL | C9606R | C9606R-48Y24C-BN-A | C9600-LC-24C |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair | Combo | Combo | Twisted Pair |
| Memory | 256 MB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | Over 48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 48 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 dedicated SFP uplink ports | [Modular slot for expansion modules] | 6 modular line card slots | 24 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 x 10G SFP uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | N/A |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 9600 48-Port Line Card | Cisco Catalyst 9606R Switch | Cisco Nexus 9606R-48Y24C-BN-A Aggregation Chassis Switch | Cisco Catalyst 9600-LC-24C Line Card |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Chassis Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | N/A | 4 RU | 4 RU | N/A |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 320 Gbps | 480 Gbps | N/A | N/A |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | 960 Gbps | N/A | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 40G | 10G |
| Weight | N/A | 75 lbs | 80 lbs | N/A |
| Width | N/A | 19 inches | 19 inches | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
N
Naveed Aslam
4
Stable under mixed workloads.
M
Marek Nowak
5
Easy integration.
U
Usman Iqbal
4
High throughput.
H
Henry Lawson
5
Enterprise ready line card.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series C9600-LC-48YL and its primary use case?
The Catalyst 9600 Series C9600-LC-48YL is an enterprise-class core and aggregation switch with 48 ports of 25GE/10GE/1GE, designed for high-performance campus and data center networks requiring scalability and resiliency.
Which port speeds and media types does the C9600-LC-48YL support?
The C9600-LC-48YL supports 25 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and 1 Gigabit Ethernet over multimode and single-mode fiber via SFP28/SFP+ transceivers.
What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of the C9600-LC-48YL?
This module delivers up to 2.4 Tbps of switching capacity and a forwarding rate of 1.8 Bpps, ensuring wire-speed performance for demanding enterprise applications.
What power supply and redundancy options are available for the C9600-LC-48YL?
You can deploy up to two modular power supplies for 1+1 redundancy, with options for 1100W AC or 800W DC PSUs to ensure uninterrupted operation.