Product Type | Line Card |
Form Factor | Plug-in module |
Series | Cisco 8800 Series |
Total Switching Capacity | 12 Tbps |
Power Consumption | Up to 850 Watts |
Hot Swap Support | Yes |
Modular Design | Yes |
Cisco 8800 12xQSFP28-DD / 24xQSFP56-DD 12Tbps Line Card



Key Benefits

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- Supports multiple QSFP form factors and speeds, providing flexible deployment options across evolving network infrastructures
- Delivers an impressive 12Tbps total throughput, enabling bandwidth-intensive data center or enterprise applications
- TAA compliance adds value for public sector or government-oriented projects requiring verified sourcing
Product Overview
The Cisco 8800 12xQSFP28-DD, 24xQSFP56-DD 12Tbps line card offers high-performance networking for data centers and enterprises. Featuring twelve ports supporting 40GbE to 200GbE speeds and twenty-four ports supporting up to 400GbE, it leverages QSFP+/QSFP28/QSFP-DD and QSFP56-DD optics for versatile configurations. With TAA compliance and a manufacturing origin in China, it's ideal for public sector deployments. Its integration with the Cisco 8800 platform supports reliable, scalable, and future-proof high-speed connectivity solutions.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
WEEE Compliance | Yes |
EMC Compliance | FCC Part 15, EN55032, ICES-003 |
Safety Certifications | UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 |
Environmental Standards | Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) |
Advanced Security Features
MACsec Encryption Support | Yes (on supported optics) |
Access Control Lists (ACLs) | Yes |
In-line Security Capabilities | Yes (dependent on optics and interface) |
Trustworthy Systems Features | Secure Boot, Secure Unique Device Identifier (SUDI) |
Traffic Segmentation | Yes (VLAN, VRF support) |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 36 |
QSFP28-DD Ports | 12 |
QSFP56-DD Ports | 24 |
Supported Transceiver Form Factors | QSFP+/QSFP28/QSFP-DD/QSFP56-DD |
Port Speeds Supported (QSFP28-DD) | 40GbE/100GbE/200GbE |
Port Speeds Supported (QSFP56-DD) | 100GbE/200GbE/400GbE |
Data Rate Per Port (Max) | 400 Gbps |
Aggregate Data Throughput | Up to 12 Tbps |
Interface Type | Ethernet |
Connector Type | QSFP-DD/QSFP56-DD |
Auto Negotiation | Yes |
Full Duplex Support | Yes |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.0 inches (4.37 x 43.94 x 55.88 cm) |
Weight | 28.6 lbs (13 kg) |
Operating Temperature Range | 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 85% noncondensing |
Cooling Method | Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow options (chassis dependent) |
Heat Dissipation | 2900 BTU/hr (estimated) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco IOS XE / CLI / NETCONF / RESTCONF |
Supported Management Platforms | Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) |
Telemetry Support | Yes, model-driven telemetry supported |
Licensing Model | Smart Licensing enabled |
Included License | Requires separate purchase or smart license agreement |