8800-LC-36FH Overview
The Cisco 8800 36x400GE QSFP56 Line Card (8800-LC-36FH) provides high-density 400GbE connectivity for the Cisco 8800 Series carrier-class routers. With 36 QSFP56 ports, each supporting 400GbE, this modular line card delivers up to 7.2 Tbps of capacity for core and aggregation deployments.
The 8800-LC-36FH utilizes Cisco’s latest Quartz silicon, providing substantial power efficiency improvements compared to previous generations. Combined with the routing scale and performance of the 8800 Series platforms, this line card enables service providers to efficiently scale their IP/MPLS networks with 400G Ethernet links.
Designed for telco environments, the Cisco 8800-LC-36FH line card offers enhanced reliability, serviceability, and redundancy features. Carrier-class capabilities like nonstop forwarding, in-service software upgrades, and MACsec encryption ensure continuous availability and operational simplicity.
Quick Specifications
Feature | Description |
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Ports | 36 x QSFP56 |
Speed | 1x400GbE per port |
Total Capacity | 7.2 Tbps |
Maximum Capacity | 14.4 Tbps |
Optics | QSFP56 |
8800-LC-36FH Key Features and Benefits
- 36 x 400GbE QSFP56 ports in a compact 1-slot card
- Up to 7.2 Tbps total capacity
- MACsec encryption support
- Telco-grade reliability and serviceability
- Designed for core and aggregation deployments
- Enables flexible 400GbE density in 8800 Series routers
- Utilizes power-efficient Quartz chipset
Supported Chassis
Chassis | Description |
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Cisco 8201 (8201-SYS) | 1RU system with 24x400GbE and 12x100GbE ports |
Cisco 8202 (8202-SYS) | 2RU system with 12x400GbE and 60x100GbE ports |
Cisco 8808 (8808-SYS) | 8-slot routing system |
Cisco 8812 (8812-SYS) | 12-slot routing system |
Cisco 8818 (8818-SYS) | 18-slot routing system |
Comparison to Similar Models
Model | Ports | Speed | Capacity |
---|---|---|---|
8800-LC-48H | 48 x QSFP28 | 100GbE/40GbE | 2.4 Tbps |
8800-LC-36FH | 36 x QSFP56 | 400GbE | 7.2 Tbps |
Full Specifications
Feature | Description |
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Ports | 36 QSFP56 ports |
Interface Speed | 1x400GbE per port |
Capacity | 7.2 Tbps total 14.4 Tbps max |
Forwarding Performance | Up to 2 billion packets per second |
MAC Address Table Size | Up to 8 million entries |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
MACsec Encryption | 256-bit |
Weight | 11 lbs |
Dimensions | 1-slot line card |
Environmental | Designed for telco deployments |
Operating Temperature | 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) |
8800-LC-36FH Licensing
The Cisco 8800-LC-36FH requires Cisco IOS XR Flexible Consumption Model licenses:
- 36 x 400GbE Essentials licenses to enable full 7.2 Tbps capacity
- Advantage licenses optional for advanced features
Warranty Information
The Cisco 8800-LC-36FH comes with a 1-year limited hardware warranty.
Installation and Configuration
- The 8800-LC-36FH can be installed in the Cisco 8800 Series router chassis: 8201, 8202, 8808, 8812, 8818
- Recommended to use minimum IOS XR 7.1.2
- Requires valid licenses to enable ports and advanced features
- Supports plug-and-play installation
- Configuration is performed through the IOS XR CLI
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