C9600-LC-24C, Cisco Catalyst 9600 Switch, 24x40GE/12x100GE/Modular Line Card

The Cisco C9600-LC-24C is a high-performance enterprise-class module tailored specifically for core aggregation within modern network infrastructures. This advanced model supports large-scale deployments that demand robust throughput and flexible connectivity, fitting seamlessly into Cisco Catalyst ecosystems. Designed for demanding environments, the C9600-LC-24C leverages Catalyst DNA to deliver industry-leading scalability, redundancy, and intelligent management features, making it ideal for next-generation campus and data center core networks. Each port configuration offers maximum flexibility, featuring up to 24 native 40GE Ports via QSFP+ or up to 12 native 100GE Ports through QSFP28, allowing organizations to adapt their topology as needs evolve. 40GE Ports ensure high-speed interconnects across data center fabrics, while scalable 100GE Ports bring future readiness for high-density traffic flows. With a data transfer rate up to 100 Gbps per port, the Cisco C9600-LC-24C ensures peak throughput under heavy workloads, supporting latency-driven applications and large-scale data transfers without compromise. Enhanced by Cisco’s rigor in standards compliance and Catalyst software innovations, this line card is purpose-built to optimize both performance and investment in large enterprise, service provider, and cloud environments. Its robust design, featuring optimized cooling and power integration with chassis, ensures reliable operation across a wide temperature and humidity range, while advanced redundancy guarantees uninterrupted network service. With a forwarding capacity up to 3.84 Tbps, the module provides the headroom required by evolving digital transformation initiatives. For organizations seeking seamless transition to high-bandwidth core infrastructures, the Cisco C9600-LC-24C offers the scalability, efficiency, and flexibility needed in mission-critical scenarios where 40GE Ports and 100GE Ports are fundamental to business continuity and growth.