C6800-48P-TX Cisco Catalyst 6800 48-port 1GE copper module with integrated DFC4
C6800-48P-TX Cisco Catalyst 6800 48-port 1GE Copper Module with Integrated DFC4
High-Density 1GE PoE Line Card with Integrated Distributed Forwarding for Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series
The Cisco Catalyst C6800-48P-TX 48-Port PoE Line Card is a high-performance Ethernet switching module designed for Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series and compatible 6500-E chassis. Built to deliver scalable, distributed switching at the access and aggregation layers, this line card provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports with full PoE and PoE+ support, enabling power and data delivery to IP phones, wireless access points, and IP cameras.
Featuring an integrated Distributed Forwarding Card 4 (DFC4), the C6800-48P-TX enables line-rate, distributed forwarding, significantly reducing latency and offloading traffic from the supervisor engine. With a per-slot switching capacity of up to 160 Gbps, it supports high-density enterprise environments requiring consistent performance and scalability.
The module supports comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, including VLANs, STP (PVST+, RSTP, MST), IPv4/IPv6 routing, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and multicast services. Advanced QoS features allow precise traffic prioritization through per-port queuing, policing, and shaping, while robust security features such as 802.1X authentication, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, Cisco TrustSec, and MACsec (license dependent) help protect the network edge.
Designed for seamless integration, the Cisco C6800-48P-TX operates with Cisco IOS and IOS XE software and is fully interoperable with other Catalyst 6800 and 6500 Series modules. Its compliance with global safety and environmental standards ensures suitability for enterprise, campus, and data center deployments where reliability and longevity are critical.
Product Specifications – Cisco Catalyst 6800 48-Port PoE Line Card (C6800-48P-TX)
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| Category | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 6800 48-Port PoE Line Card |
| Model Number | C6800-48P-TX |
| Product Type | Ethernet Line Card / Switching Module |
| Supported Platform | Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series |
| Chassis Compatibility | Catalyst 6807-XL, Catalyst 6500-E (with Sup2T / Sup6T) |
| Slot Requirement | Occupies 1 Slot |
| Ethernet Ports | 48 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 |
| PoE Standards | IEEE 802.3af (PoE), IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) |
| Maximum PoE Output | Up to 30W per Port (System Power Budget Dependent) |
| Auto Features | Auto-Negotiation, Auto-MDIX |
| Distributed Forwarding | Integrated DFC4 (Distributed Forwarding Card) |
| Per-Slot Switching Capacity | Up to 160 Gbps |
| Forwarding Architecture | Distributed, Line-Rate Forwarding |
| Jumbo Frame Support | Up to 9,216 Bytes |
| Layer 2 Features | VLAN, PVST+, RSTP, MST |
| Layer 3 Features | IPv4 / IPv6 Routing, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP |
| Multicast Support | PIM, IGMP Snooping |
| QoS Capabilities | Per-Port Queuing, Policing, Shaping |
| Security Features | Port Security, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection |
| Authentication | IEEE 802.1X |
| Encryption & Trust | Cisco TrustSec, MACsec (License Dependent) |
| Operating System Support | Cisco IOS, Cisco IOS XE |
| Power Consumption | Depends on Active PoE Load |
| Cooling Dependency | Chassis-Based Cooling |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | −40°C to 75°C (−40°F to 167°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% (Non-Condensing) |
| Compliance Standards | RoHS |
| Safety & EMC | UL, CE, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI |
| High Availability | Supports Redundant Supervisors & Power |
| Deployment Layer | Campus Access, Aggregation, Core |
| Use Case – PoE | IP Phones, Wireless APs, IP Cameras |
| Use Case – Enterprise | High-Density Gigabit PoE Switching |
| Interoperability | Fully Interoperable with Catalyst 6800/6500 Modules |
| Package Contents | Line Card Only (Chassis, Power & Supervisor Sold Separately) |
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FAQs for C6800-48P-TX:
Does this module support PoE+ on all ports simultaneously?
Yes, if the chassis and power supply can provide sufficient budget, it supports up to 30W per port.
What is the purpose of the integrated DFC4?
DFC4 provides distributed forwarding, reducing load on the supervisor and improving performance.
Can this line card be used in a Catalyst 6500 chassis?
Yes, it is compatible with selected Catalyst 6500-E chassis when used with Sup2T or Sup6T.
Does this support advanced Layer 3 routing protocols?
Yes, including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and IPv6 with appropriate licensing.
Is this module hot-swappable?
Yes, the C6800-48P-TX is hot-swappable and can be inserted/removed while the system is powered on.
