Cisco C9610-LC-40YL4CD Line Card
40-port 50/25/10GE SFP56 downlinks + 2-port QSFP56 + 2-port 400GE QSFP-DD uplinks. Designed specifically for the C9610R chassis with superior airflow for medium to high port-density campus core or distribution.
Product Overview
40 SFP56 Downlinks
40 multi-rate SFP56 ports (50/25/10GE) connect to downstream access switches for flexible campus distribution.
Built-in Uplinks
Two QSFP56 + two QSFP-DD uplink ports on the same card, eliminating the need for additional uplink modules.
3.2 Tbps Full-Duplex
Paired with SUP-3/3XL, delivers 40 non-blocking SFP56 + 2 QSFP56 + 2 QSFP-DD ports.
Optimized for C9610R
Newer version of C9600-LC-40YL4CD with superior airflow and layout for the C9610R chassis.
Core & Distribution
Ideal for campus core or distribution designs using both SFP downlinks and QSFP uplinks.
Multi-Rate Flexibility
SFP56 ports support 50/25/10GE, QSFP56 supports 200/100/40GE, QSFP-DD supports 400GE.
Features and Benefits
SFP + QSFP flexibility in one line card.
The C9610-LC-40YL4CD combines high-density SFP downlinks with QSFP uplinks for versatile campus deployments.
Non-Blocking
All 40 SFP56 + 2 QSFP56 + 2 QSFP-DD ports run non-blocking at wire rate.
Superior Airflow
Designed specifically for C9610R front-to-back airflow for optimal thermal performance.
Integrated Uplinks
No additional modules needed — uplinks and downlinks on one card simplify deployment.
Feature & Benefit Details
Specifications
Ports
Compatibility
Ordering Information
C9610-LC-40YL4CD
40-port 50/25/10GE SFP56 + 2-port QSFP56 + 2-port QSFP-DD line card
Documentation
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