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Cisco – Catalyst 6800 8-Port 40GE Module – C6800-8P40G=

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Cisco – Catalyst 6800 8-Port 40GE Module – C6800-8P40G=

Product Description

The Cisco C6800-8P40G= is a high-performance 8-port 40 Gigabit Ethernet line card designed for Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series switches. Engineered for enterprise core, campus backbone, and high-density aggregation environments, this module delivers exceptional throughput, scalability, and advanced hardware-based forwarding capabilities for mission-critical network infrastructures.

Equipped with eight 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports, the C6800-8P40G= provides ultra-high-speed connectivity for data-intensive applications, virtualization environments, cloud services, and large-scale enterprise networks. The module includes integrated Distributed Forwarding Card 4 (DFC4) technology, enabling local packet forwarding and reducing load on the central supervisor engine for improved network performance and lower latency.

Designed for Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series chassis, the module supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking features including QoS, multicast routing, IPv4/IPv6 support, MPLS services, and enterprise-grade security. Its high-density architecture allows organizations to scale network bandwidth efficiently while maintaining reliable performance across large campus and data center environments.

The Cisco C6800-8P40G= supports hot-swappable installation for simplified maintenance and minimal downtime. It integrates seamlessly into Cisco enterprise infrastructures and supports advanced Cisco technologies for resilient and highly available networking operations.

Key Features:

• Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series line card
• Model: C6800-8P40G=
• 8 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports
• Integrated Distributed Forwarding Card 4 (DFC4)
• High-performance enterprise core networking
• Supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 services
• Low-latency local packet forwarding
• Hot-swappable module design
• Ideal for campus backbone and data center deployments
• Enterprise-grade scalability and reliability

The Cisco C6800-8P40G= is an ideal solution for organizations requiring scalable, high-bandwidth, and high-performance enterprise networking infrastructure.