Cisco 8800-LC-36FH 36-Port 400GbE QSFP56-DD Line Card

• High-density 400GbE data center switching expansion
• Cloud infrastructure backbone connectivity at 400GbE
• Enterprise core network bandwidth expansion projects
• Large-scale data center fabric connectivity deployments
• High-throughput interconnects for demanding workloads
• Modular Cisco 8800 Series capacity expansion
• SDN-enabled enterprise network infrastructure deployments
• Security-focused high-speed Ethernet network environments
• Rack-scale deployments requiring front-to-back airflow
• Network upgrades requiring dense QSFP56-DD connectivity
• High-bandwidth cloud and service-provider infrastructure
• Enterprise infrastructure modernization with 400GbE

• 36 x 400GbE ports increase high-density network capacity
• QSFP56-DD interfaces support high-speed Ethernet deployment
• Cisco 8800 compatibility simplifies platform integration
• Plug-in design supports modular network expansion
• 400Gbps port rate targets bandwidth-intensive workloads
• 450W power rating supports infrastructure planning needs
• Front-to-back airflow aligns with data center rack cooling
• Cisco IOS XE enables centralized network management
• Encrypted Traffic Analytics strengthens traffic visibility
• Device-identity authentication supports access security
• 1.2-million-hour MTBF supports infrastructure reliability
• Status, link and activity LEDs simplify hardware monitoring
• RoHS, CE and FCC compliance supports procurement needs
• 0°C to 40°C operation suits controlled data centers
• 5%–95% non-condensing humidity supports rack deployment

• Brand: Cisco
• Model: 8800-LC-36FH
• Product Name: Cisco 8800 Switch Line Card
• Product Type: Line Card
• Series: Cisco 8800 Series
• Form Factor: Plug-in Module
• Port Count: 36 Ports
• Port Type: QSFP56-DD
• Supported Port Speed: 400GbE
• Data Rate: 400 Gbps
• Supported Ethernet: 400GbE
• Platform Compatibility: Cisco 8800 Series
• Management: Cisco IOS XE
• SDN Support: Yes
• Cooling: Front-to-back airflow
• Power Consumption: 450 Watts
• LED Indicators: Status, Link, Activity
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing
• MTBF: 1,200,000 Hours
• Dimensions: 8.5 x 14 x 1.6 Inches
• Security Features: Encrypted Traffic Analytics, Device-identity Authentication
• Compliance: RoHS, CE, FCC
• Warranty: 1 Year
• Compatibility: Cisco 8800 Series
• Installation Type: Compatible Chassis Plug-in Installation
• Airflow Direction: Front-to-back
• Network Architecture: Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
• Application: High-density Ethernet Switching
• Deployment: Enterprise, Data Center, Cloud Infrastructure

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• High-density 400GbE connectivity: 36 ports provide substantial aggregate interface capacity without requiring a separate module for every connection.
• Built for Cisco 8800 platforms: Native platform compatibility helps network teams standardize expansion around an existing Cisco switching architecture.
• Data center-ready airflow: Front-to-back cooling supports rack environments designed around directional airflow management.
• Security-aware networking: Encrypted Traffic Analytics and device-identity authentication add security-focused capabilities to the switching infrastructure.
• Enterprise management: Cisco IOS XE provides the stated management environment for operational control and network administration.
• Infrastructure planning: The 450W power specification and defined environmental limits help procurement and facilities teams plan deployment requirements.
• Modular expansion: The plug-in form factor allows organizations to extend compatible Cisco 8800 infrastructure without changing the complete switching platform.
• Long-term reliability planning: A stated 1,200,000-hour MTBF provides a useful reliability metric for infrastructure evaluation.