8800-LC-48H Overview
The Cisco 8800 48x100GE QSFP28 Line Card (8800-LC-48H) provides high-density 100GbE connectivity for the Cisco 8800 Series carrier-class routers. With 48 QSFP28 ports, each supporting 100GbE or 40GbE, this line card delivers up to 2.4 Tbps of capacity for core and aggregation deployments.
The Cisco 8800-LC-48H utilizes Cisco’s latest Qumran 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 100G Ethernet links.
Designed for telco environments, the Cisco 8800-LC-48H 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 | 48 x QSFP28 |
Speed | 1x100GbE or 1x40GbE per port |
Total Capacity | 2.4 Tbps |
Maximum Capacity | 4.8 Tbps |
Optics | QSFP28 |
8800-LC-48H Key Features and Benefits
- 48 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports in a compact 1-slot card
- Up to 2.4 Tbps total capacity
- MACsec encryption support
- Telco-grade reliability and serviceability
- Designed for core and aggregation deployments
- Enables flexible 100GbE density in 8800 Series routers
- Utilizes power-efficient Qumran 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 |
---|---|
Ports | 48 QSFP28 ports |
Interface Speed | 1x100GbE or 1x40GbE per port |
Capacity | 2.4 Tbps total 4.8 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-48H Licensing
The Cisco 8800-LC-48H requires Cisco IOS XR Flexible Consumption Model licenses:
- 48 x 100GbE Essentials licenses to enable full 2.4 Tbps capacity
- Advantage licenses optional for advanced features
Warranty Information
The Cisco 8800-LC-48H comes with a 1-year limited hardware warranty.
Installation and Configuration
- The 8800-LC-48H 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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