Cisco – Catalyst 6800 Series 8-Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet Module – C6800-8P40G=

Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series 8-Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet Module – C6800-8P40G=

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Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series 8-Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet Module – C6800-8P40G=

Description

This is a Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series high-performance 40 Gigabit Ethernet line card designed for enterprise campus core and aggregation deployments. The C6800-8P40G= module provides 8 QSFP+ ports supporting high-density 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for scalable backbone, aggregation, and data center interconnect applications.

The module is engineered for Cisco Catalyst 6807-XL chassis deployments and delivers enterprise-class Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities with advanced QoS, multicast, virtualization, and security features. It is optimized for high-bandwidth campus core infrastructures requiring resilient and scalable 40G fiber connectivity.

Key Features

• Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series 40G line card
• 8 × 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports
• High-density backbone and aggregation module
• Supports enterprise campus core deployments
• Compatible with Cisco Catalyst 6807-XL chassis
• Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching support
• Hardware-based forwarding architecture
• Supports QoS, ACLs, multicast, and virtualization
• Enterprise-grade scalability and resiliency
• Hot-swappable modular design

Specifications

• Part Number: C6800-8P40G=
• Product Series: Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series
• Product Type: Switch Line Card / Network Module
• Port Configuration: 8 × 40G QSFP+ interfaces
• Interface Type: QSFP+ fiber ports
• Supported Speeds: 40 Gigabit Ethernet
• Compatible Chassis: Cisco Catalyst 6807-XL
• Switching Architecture: Hardware-based forwarding
• Layer Support: Layer 2 / Layer 3 enterprise switching
• Hot Swappable: Yes
• Supported Features: QoS, ACL, multicast, virtualization
• Deployment Environment: Enterprise campus core / aggregation
• Function: High-density 40G fiber connectivity for Catalyst 6800 switches