(NEW) Cisco Switch Catalyst 9600 Series - C9600-LC-32C-B1

Overview

The Cisco C9600-LC-32C-B1 is a 32-port 100 Gigabit Ethernet line card designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series modular switches. It is optimized for large-scale, high-performance networks that require high-speed connectivity, scalability, and flexibility in data centers and enterprise core networks.

Specs

• Port Configuration:

  • 32 x 100G QSFP28 Ports: Each port supports 100 Gigabit Ethernet connections via hot-swappable QSFP28 transceivers, providing high-speed data transfer with flexibility for different fiber types and distances.

• Performance:

  • Switching Capacity: Up to 3.2 Tbps (terabits per second)
  • Forwarding Rate: Up to 2.4 billion packets per second (Bpps), ensuring ultra-high throughput and minimal network latency.

• Compatibility:

  • Chassis Support: Compatible with Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series modular chassis.
  • Supervisor Engine: Requires a compatible Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Supervisor Engine (such as C9600-SUP-1) to manage network operations.

• Layer 3 Capabilities:

  • Routing Protocols Supported: Supports advanced routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, EIGRP, and VRF for robust Layer 3 capabilities.
  • Multicast Routing: Provides support for multicast routing protocols such as IGMP and PIM-SM for optimized content distribution.

• Security Features:

  • MACsec Encryption: Offers Layer 2 encryption for secure data transmission across the network.
  • Cisco TrustSec: Enables identity-based security policies and network segmentation for enhanced security.

• Automation and Programmability:

  • Cisco DNA Center Compatibility: Integrated with Cisco DNA Center, allowing for network-wide automation, orchestration, and monitoring.
  • Programmability: Supports programmable APIs like REST, NETCONF/YANG, and Python for custom network automation.
  • Streaming Telemetry: Delivers real-time telemetry data for proactive network monitoring and diagnostics.

• High Availability:

  • Hot-Swappable: Supports hot-swapping to minimize network downtime during maintenance or upgrades.
  • Redundancy: Designed to work with redundant power supplies, supervisor engines, and fans, ensuring continuous network operation.