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Cisco Catalyst 9600 48-Port 25G Line Card (C9600-LC-48YL)

Name: Cisco Catalyst 9600 48-Port 25G Line Card (C9600-LC-48YL)
Brand: Cisco
SKU: C9600-LC-48YL

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Overview

The C9600-LC-48YL is a 48-port 25G line card for the Catalyst 9600 modular chassis, adding flexible 1/10/25G SFP28 connectivity for high-density aggregation. It delivers 2.4 Tbps of bandwidth and supports hardware MACsec on every port. Combined with the 9606R chassis and SUP-1 supervisor, it builds a scalable, encrypted campus core. Ports auto-negotiate across 1G, 10G, and 25G optics for deployment flexibility.

Highlights

48 x 1/10/25G SFP28 ports on a single plug-in line card
2.4 Tbps line-card bandwidth with per-port MACsec encryption
Compatible with Catalyst 9606R chassis and Supervisor Engine 1
TAA-compliant configuration available and Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted

Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9600 48-Port 25G Line Card datasheet & specifications

Line Card

Ports: 48 x 1/10/25G SFP28
Bandwidth: 2.4 Tbps
Form Factor: Plug-in module (9600 chassis)

Physical & Security

Dimensions: 1.7 in H x 15 in W x 15.7 in D
Weight: ~7.83 lbs
Security: Per-port MACsec-256

Official Cisco datasheet

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the Cisco Catalyst 9600 48-Port 25G Line Card (C9600-LC-48YL) cost?

Pricing for the C9600-LC-48YL is available on request. Send a quick quote request and a Uniqcli specialist will confirm the current price, stock, and lead time, usually within one business day. Lower pricing is available for volume, GPC, and emergency-acquisition orders.

Is the C9600-LC-48YL TAA compliant and available for government and DoD buyers?

Yes. Uniqcli is an authorized Cisco partner and supports TAA-compliant, DoDIN APL-ready procurement of the C9600-LC-48YL for US federal, DoD, state, local, education, healthcare, and enterprise buyers. We accept the Government Purchase Card (GPC) and can support FAR-based urgent and emergency acquisitions.

Can I buy the C9600-LC-48YL as a single unit or in volume?

Both. Order a single C9600-LC-48YL through the cart, or ask about lower pricing for volume orders, Government Purchase Card (GPC) purchases, and emergency or urgent (FAR-based) acquisitions. There is no payment up front: we confirm availability and the final total before invoicing.

Where can I find the C9600-LC-48YL datasheet and specifications?

The official Cisco datasheet is available on this page (open the gated datasheet for the full PDF), and the Tech Specs section lists ports, power draw, dimensions, and licensing for the C9600-LC-48YL.