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C9600X-LC-32CD
Cisco Catalyst 9600X Modular Switch Line Card, 30x 40/100G Q...
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C9600X-LC-32CD is the Catalyst 9600 Series combo line card built for dense QSFP optical aggregation, combining 30 100/40GE QSFP28 ports with 2 400/200/100/40GE QSFP-DD ports in a single modular card. It installs in Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series switch line-card slots when the chassis runs C9600X-SUP-2, with Cisco IOS XE 17.9.1 or later listed as the minimum software path for this exact SKU. Cisco C9610 chassis deployments use the C9610-LC-ADPT line-card adapter when this Catalyst 9600 line card is installed in a C9610 line-card slot. The module class is a fiber Ethernet line card with proprietary chassis insertion and pluggable QSFP cages for optical links. Its density targets campus core and edge designs that aggregate many QSFP fiber links in one chassis slot. C9600X-LC-56YL4C differs by using 56 50/25/10GE SFP56 ports plus 4 100/40GE QSFP28 uplinks.
30 100/40GE QSFP28 ports handle high-density downstream or upstream fiber aggregation from distribution and core-facing devices. 2 QSFP-DD ports provide 400/200/100GE nonblocking uplinks for larger handoff points, with 40GE also documented in the compatibility table for QSFP-DD operation. 128 40GE or 100GE ports per system are documented with C9600X-SUP-2, while 200GE and 400GE scale to 8 ports in the same platform table. 3.2 Tbps full-duplex supervisor bandwidth applies when the card is paired with C9600X-SUP-2, aligning the line-card slot with the higher-speed Catalyst 9600X architecture. C9600X-LC-32CD has a 420 W maximum rated power value with C9600X-SUP-2, a 580,420-hour MTBF rating, and 3.95 kg installed weight. AES-256 MACsec and WAN MACsec are listed for the card, with WAN MACsec tied to C9600X-SUP-2 and the HSEC license requirement for encrypted wide-area handoff designs.
C9600X-LC-32CD occupies a line-card bay in the host chassis, and installation planning centers on supervisor support, the correct Cisco IOS XE release, power budget, airflow, and validated QSFP28 or QSFP-DD optics. Fiber optic operation requires supported pluggable optics, so transceiver matrix checks belong in the same change plan as port-speed selection, breakout decisions, link distance, and routing adjacency work; the card is not a standalone switch, and operational readiness depends on the Catalyst chassis, supervisor, licensing, and software state before production traffic is moved onto the ports. ORM Systems supplies this module new and certified refurbished, with refurbished units receiving connector and pin inspection, chassis recognition checks, optical-port validation, and firmware-state verification before dispatch. Request pricing for single-card replacement, staged core refresh, or volume rollouts where matching speed tiers, spare cards, and optics are procured together for consistent fleet-wide slot standardization across repeated core and edge deployments without configuration drift.
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C9600X-LC-32CD sits in a Catalyst 9600X chassis at the campus core and terminates high-speed fiber links from distribution blocks, services edges, or routed aggregation points. Engineers place 30 QSFP28 interfaces at 40G or 100G for dense uplink fan-in, then reserve the two QSFP-DD interfaces for 400G, 200G, 100G, or 40G handoff toward an upstream core, provider edge, or data center interconnect. The line card concentrates optical bandwidth inside a modular core, reducing oversubscription pressure across repeated distribution uplinks and planned backbone growth.
C9600X-LC-32CD operates in a distribution aggregation chassis where multiple downstream switch blocks require 100G uplinks into a resilient Catalyst 9600X core. Engineers map QSFP28 ports to routed point-to-point links, trunks, or port-channel groups, then use the QSFP-DD ports for higher-capacity northbound links where the core design concentrates traffic. The C9600X-SUP-2 requirement keeps forwarding, software, and module support aligned around the 9600X platform. The deployment gives distribution layers a predictable high-bandwidth path into the campus backbone while preserving clear port roles.
The line card occupies an edge-facing Catalyst 9600X slot when the network needs high-capacity optical handoff to external routing, service edge, or data center interconnect equipment. C9600X-LC-32CD assigns QSFP28 ports to existing 40G or 100G circuits while the QSFP-DD ports carry selected 200G or 400G upgrades without changing the chassis role. Engineers validate optics, fiber reach, interface speeds, and routing adjacency per link before migration. The result is a controlled expansion point for faster interconnects without replacing the modular switching platform.
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| C9600X-LC-32CD |  C9400-LC-48P-B1 |  C9600-LC-40YL4CD |  C9200-NM-4G |  C9600-LC-48S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Combo Line Card | Network Module / Line Card | Combo Line Card | Uplink Network Module | Ethernet Line Card |
| Module Type | Fiber | Ethernet Module | Fiber | Uplink | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 40GbE / 100GbE | 1G | 10GbE / 25GbE / 40GbE / 100GbE | 1GbE | 1GbE |
| Connector Type | QSFP28; QSFP-DD | RJ-45 | SFP56; QSFP56; QSFP-DD | SFP | 48 x SFP cages |
| Supported Protocols | 40 Gigabit Ethernet; 100 Gigabit Ethernet; 200 Gigabit Ethernet; 400 Gigabit Ethernet | TCP/IP | IEEE 802.3z; IEEE 802.3x; IEEE 802.3ab | Gigabit Ethernet; IEEE 802.3 | IEEE 802.3z; IEEE 802.3x; IEEE 802.3ab |
| Form Factor | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Supported Features | Nonblocking ports; AES-256 MACsec; WAN MACsec with HSEC license | Power over Ethernet (PoE+), Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | QSA adapter support; LAN MACsec; WAN MACsec with C9600X-SUP-2 and HSEC | Modular uplinks; SFP optics; access-to-distribution uplink | Nonblocking 100M/1GE; IPv6 forwarding; LAN MACsec via Supervisor 1 |
| Interface Ports | 30 x QSFP28; 2 x QSFP-DD | Ethernet | 40 x SFP56; 2 x QSFP56; 2 x QSFP-DD | 4 x 1G SFP | 48 x 100M/1GE SFP |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Combo line card | Cisco Catalyst 9400-LC-48P-B1 | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 40-Port 50G, 2-Port 200G, 2-Port 400G Line Card | Cisco Catalyst 9200 4x 1G Network Module | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 48-Port 1GE/100M Line Card |
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C9600X-LC-32CD is a Cisco Catalyst 9600X modular switch line card for high-density fiber connectivity. It provides 30 QSFP28 ports for 40G or 100G Ethernet and 2 QSFP-DD ports for 40G, 100G, 200G, or 400G Ethernet when used with the Cisco Catalyst 9600X Supervisor Engine 2 platform.
C9600X-LC-32CD identifies a Catalyst 9600X line card, with LC indicating line card and 32CD indicating a 32-port high-speed optical design using QSFP28 and QSFP-DD interfaces. The SKU is ordered as a modular component for a compatible Catalyst 9600 chassis rather than as a standalone switch.
C9600X-LC-32CD is a modular Ethernet line card, not a fixed switch, router, supervisor, or power module. It installs into a Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series modular chassis and adds high-speed optical network interfaces that are controlled through the supported supervisor engine and Cisco IOS XE software.
C9600X-LC-32CD sits in the Catalyst 9600X high-performance modular switching portfolio for campus core, distribution, aggregation, and edge roles. It is positioned for dense 100G fiber aggregation with two QSFP-DD ports for higher-speed uplinks, while other Catalyst 9600 line cards focus on SFP56, multigigabit copper, or lower-density QSFP designs.
C9600X-LC-32CD provides 32 physical optical ports in total: 30 QSFP28 ports and 2 QSFP-DD ports. The QSFP28 interfaces are intended for 40G or 100G links, while the QSFP-DD interfaces support higher-speed 400G, 200G, 100G, or 40G uplink choices depending on the optic and supported configuration.
C9600X-LC-32CD supports 40G and 100G Ethernet on its 30 QSFP28 ports. Its 2 QSFP-DD ports support 40G, 100G, 200G, and 400G Ethernet. This mix suits campus core designs that need many 100G fiber links plus a small number of higher-capacity 400G uplinks.
C9600X-LC-32CD is designed for line-rate high-speed fiber operation in a Catalyst 9600X system with C9600X-SUP-2. Cisco positions the card for nonblocking campus core use, with 30 QSFP28 ports and 2 QSFP-DD ports serving dense upstream or downstream connections without treating the card as a standalone forwarding platform.
C9600X-LC-32CD does not provide PoE because it is an optical QSFP28 and QSFP-DD line card, not a copper access switch module. It is used for fiber aggregation, core uplinks, distribution handoff, and high-speed interconnects, while endpoint PoE delivery belongs on compatible access-layer switches.
C9600X-LC-32CD participates in the Layer 2 and Layer 3 services delivered by the Catalyst 9600X chassis, supervisor, software image, and licensing. Network teams use the card interfaces for routed uplinks, trunks, aggregation links, segmentation, QoS, and policy enforcement through Cisco IOS XE on the supported modular switch.
C9600X-LC-32CD is managed through the Catalyst 9600X switch, not as an independent device. The Catalyst 9600 platform is a modular chassis system rather than a stackable fixed-access switch, so operations teams manage the installed line card through the chassis supervisor, Cisco IOS XE, and supported Cisco management tools.
C9600X-LC-32CD is used for high-speed optical aggregation in campus core, distribution, and edge designs. Its 30 QSFP28 ports suit dense 40G or 100G fan-in from distribution switches, while the two QSFP-DD ports provide 400G-class handoff toward upstream core, service edge, or data center interconnect layers.
C9600X-LC-32CD fits larger enterprise networks that already use a Catalyst 9600 modular chassis and need many high-speed fiber ports in one slot. It is most relevant when 10G or 25G aggregation is no longer sufficient and the design requires 40G, 100G, 200G, or 400G uplink capacity.
C9600X-LC-32CD suits traffic patterns with heavy east-west aggregation, routed campus core links, large distribution uplinks, and high-capacity handoff to service or data center edges. The 30 QSFP28 ports handle dense 100G connectivity, while the two QSFP-DD ports reduce uplink bottlenecks where 400G transport is planned.
C9600X-LC-32CD works directly in campus core designs built on the Catalyst 9600X platform. Cisco describes the card for high port-density campus core and edge designs, where QSFP optics carry high-speed upstream and downstream connections between distribution blocks, aggregation nodes, and external network handoff points.
C9600X-LC-32CD is supported with the Cisco Catalyst 9600X Supervisor Engine 2, commonly listed as C9600X-SUP-2, in the Catalyst 9600 modular platform. Cisco supported-hardware references state that the card is not supported with C9600-SUP-1, so supervisor validation is essential before ordering this SKU.
C9600X-LC-32CD uses QSFP28 optics for its 30 40G or 100G ports and QSFP-DD optics for its 2 higher-speed ports. Buyers should match Cisco-supported transceivers, DACs, AOCs, fiber type, reach, connector requirements, and software release support before deployment, especially when mixing 100G and 400G links.
C9600X-LC-32CD operates under the Catalyst 9600X chassis software environment, including Cisco IOS XE and supported Cisco management platforms such as Cisco Catalyst Center where licensed. Features such as routing, segmentation, QoS, telemetry, and policy are planned at the switch system level rather than on the line card alone.
C9600X-LC-32CD integrates into Ethernet networks using 40G, 100G, 200G, and 400G optical interfaces, depending on port type and optics. In a Catalyst 9600X system, its ports are used with common enterprise switching designs such as routed links, VLAN trunks, EtherChannel, QoS policies, access control, and monitoring workflows.
C9600X-LC-32CD is the better fit when the design centers on QSFP28 and QSFP-DD high-speed fiber, with 30 40G or 100G ports and 2 QSFP-DD ports. C9600X-LC-56YL4C is aimed at denser SFP56 aggregation, with 56 50G, 25G, or 10G ports plus 4 100G QSFP28 ports.
C9600X-LC-32CD emphasizes 100G and 400G core-facing capacity through 30 QSFP28 ports and 2 QSFP-DD ports. C9600-LC-40YL4CD serves mixed distribution designs with 40 SFP56 ports, 2 QSFP56 ports, and 2 QSFP-DD ports when paired with C9600X-SUP-2, making it more suitable for dense 10G, 25G, or 50G aggregation.
C9600X-LC-32CD provides more high-speed capacity than C9600-LC-24C in Supervisor 2 designs because it offers 30 QSFP28 ports plus 2 QSFP-DD ports. C9600-LC-24C is a lower-density QSFP line card with 24 QSFP28 ports on C9600X-SUP-2 and broader relevance where existing Catalyst 9600 deployments use earlier line-card designs.
C9600X-LC-32CD suits high-speed QSFP aggregation where 40G, 100G, 200G, or 400G links are central to the design. C9600-LC-48YL focuses on 48 SFP56 ports for 50G, 25G, or 10G connectivity with C9600X-SUP-2, so it fits denser lower-speed fiber aggregation rather than 400G uplink concentration.
C9600X-LC-32CD price is affected by condition, supply channel, warranty level, lead time, optics requirements, and order quantity. Because this is a high-performance Catalyst 9600X line card with 30 QSFP28 ports and 2 QSFP-DD ports, pricing should be quoted against the requested configuration and availability window.
C9600X-LC-32CD is commonly requested in both new and refurbished procurement discussions, subject to live sourcing availability. Refurbished units should be matched to the exact SKU, tested before dispatch, and verified for compatibility with C9600X-SUP-2 so the buyer receives the correct Catalyst 9600X line card.
C9600X-LC-32CD remains listed in Cisco Catalyst 9600 supported-hardware references, and Cisco documentation identifies it as supported with C9600X-SUP-2. Buyers should still confirm current lifecycle, regional supply, software-release support, and any end-of-sale notices during quotation because Cisco lifecycle status and channel availability change over time.
C9600X-LC-32CD lead time depends on live stock, condition, sourcing route, testing requirements, and shipment destination. A quote should confirm whether the unit is available for immediate dispatch, short lead-time supply, or special sourcing, especially when multiple cards are needed for a Catalyst 9600X chassis rollout.
Bulk pricing for C9600X-LC-32CD is usually assessed by quantity, condition, warranty term, and delivery schedule. Larger orders for multiple Catalyst 9600X line cards, paired optics, or staged rollout requirements should be quoted together because consolidated sourcing often changes the commercial options available to the buyer.
ORM Systems can quote C9600X-LC-32CD with warranty options appropriate to the supplied condition and sourcing route. Warranty coverage should be confirmed on the quotation, including duration, replacement process, and whether the order includes only the line card or related optics and installation accessories.
Refurbished C9600X-LC-32CD units should be inspected, cleaned, identified by exact SKU, and functionally tested before dispatch. Practical checks include module recognition, port status validation, optical interface behavior, firmware or software compatibility review, and packaging suitable for a modular Catalyst 9600X line card.
C9600X-LC-32CD compliance planning is tied to the Cisco Catalyst 9600 platform, supported optics, regional power and safety requirements for the chassis, and Ethernet interface standards. Buyers should verify the required regulatory documents, Cisco transceiver support, and site standards before deploying the card in controlled production environments.
C9600X-LC-32CD is first installed into a compatible Catalyst 9600 chassis with C9600X-SUP-2, then verified through the switch operating system. Engineers confirm module recognition, software release support, port numbering, transceiver compatibility, interface speed settings, trunks or routed links, and monitoring before moving production traffic onto the card.
C9600X-LC-32CD requires a supported Catalyst 9600X system software environment, and feature licensing is planned at the chassis, supervisor, and Cisco IOS XE level. The physical card supplies ports, while routing, segmentation, automation, telemetry, and policy functions depend on the installed software image, license entitlements, and network design.
C9600X-LC-32CD requires a compatible Catalyst 9600 chassis, C9600X-SUP-2 supervisor support, suitable power and cooling, supported QSFP28 or QSFP-DD optics, correct fiber cabling, and a validated software release. Deployment planning should also include spare optics, cleaning tools, labeling, and rollback capacity for core maintenance windows.
C9600X-LC-32CD can be requested from ORM Systems for UK business procurement, with quotation based on condition, warranty, availability, and order quantity. Buyers should provide the exact SKU, required quantity, preferred condition, destination, and any optics or chassis compatibility requirements for an accurate quote.
ORM Systems can support international quotation requests for C9600X-LC-32CD, subject to export, carrier, warranty, and destination requirements. International buyers should confirm delivery country, business details, required paperwork, and whether the order includes optics or accessories so the quotation reflects the complete shipment scope.
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