| Product Type | Line Card |
| Form Factor | 1U |
| Weight | 9.8 lbs (4.45 kg) |
| Power Requirements | Up to 380W (typical), 450W (maximum) |
| For Use With | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series |
Cisco Catalyst 9600 56-Port 50G & 4-Port 100G Line Card

Key Benefits
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- Supports high-density, multi-speed connectivity making it ideal for scalable enterprise networks
- Complies with TAA standards, making it suitable for government and regulated sectors
- Integration-ready with the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series core platform for seamless deployment
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Line Card (C9600X-LC-56YL4C=) is a high-density, high-speed solution designed for enterprise campus core networks. Featuring 56 50G ports and 4 100G QSFP28 ports, it enables scalable and flexible connectivity. With AES 256-bit encryption, IPv6 remote management, and support for industry-standard protocols like IEEE 802.3z and 802.3ab, the card ensures secure and standards-based performance. Its 1U form factor allows efficient data center integration while meeting TAA compliance for regulated markets.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | CHINA |
| TAA Compliance | Yes |
| Certifications | UL, CSA, CE Mark, RoHS, REACH, WEEE |
| Networking Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ab |
Advanced Security Features
| Encryption Algorithm | AES (256-bit) |
| Remote Management Protocol | IPv6 |
| Access Control | 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+ |
| Secure Boot | Yes |
| MACsec Encryption | Yes |
| Control Plane Protection (CoPP) | Yes |
| TrustSec Support | Yes |
| Traffic Filtering | Yes (ACLs and policy maps) |
Interfaces
| Port Count | 56 x 50G SFP56, 4 x 100G QSFP28 |
| Interface Types | SFP56, QSFP28 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 100 Gbps |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Network / Interface Type | Ethernet |
| Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Transport Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Networking / Ports Qty | 60 |
| Interfaces & Connections | 50/25/10GE SFP56, 100GE QSFP28 ports |
Physical & Environmental
| Width | 15 Inch |
| Depth | 13.41 Inch |
| Height | 1.7 Inch |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 85% (non-condensing) |
| Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Acoustic Noise Level | Typical 63.3 dB, Maximum 75.6 dB |
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 556,070 hours |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Management Interface | Cisco DNA Center, CLI, SNMP, WebUI |
| Licensing Model | Cisco DNA Software Subscription |
| Included Software Features | Cisco IOS XE, Layer 2/3 switching, QoS, MPLS, virtualization |