PLEASE NOTE - POWER SUPPLIES AND FANS ARE NOT INCLUDED & MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY.
The Cisco Catalyst 6880-X-LE Modular Switch Chassis (C6880-X-LE) is a compact, high-performance enterprise core and distribution switch designed to deliver scalable throughput, high availability, and advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 services for modern campus networks. As part of the Cisco Catalyst 6800-X Series, the 6880-X-LE provides the power of a modular chassis in a space-efficient 6RU form factor, making it ideal for organizations upgrading campus backbones to 10G and 40G Ethernet.
The chassis features an integrated supervisor engine and four half-width line card slots, supporting up to 80 ports of 10GbE or 8 ports of 40GbE. With an integrated fabric architecture, no external fabric modules are required, simplifying deployment while delivering a switching capacity of up to 2 Tbps and a forwarding rate of 1.53 billion packets per second. Sub-microsecond latency and a 32 MB shared packet buffer ensure consistent performance for latency-sensitive applications.
Running Cisco IOS XE Software, the Catalyst 6880-X-LE supports enterprise-grade features including Virtual Switching System (VSS) for chassis-level redundancy, advanced routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, and MPLS, and comprehensive multicast support. Robust security capabilities - including Cisco TrustSec, Scalable Group Tags (SGT), IEEE 802.1AE MACsec encryption, 802.1X authentication, and Control Plane Policing (CoPP) - help protect the campus core against internal and external threats.
Designed for high availability, the switch supports dual redundant AC or DC power supplies, field-replaceable fan trays, and hot-swappable line cards with efficient front-to-back airflow. Integration with Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Cisco ONE, and Smart Licensing enables centralized management, automation, and simplified lifecycle operations.
With its combination of modular flexibility, high throughput, and enterprise-grade resiliency, the Cisco Catalyst 6880-X-LE is an excellent choice for organizations seeking a future-ready campus core or distribution switch with proven Catalyst reliability.
Product Specifications – Cisco Catalyst 6880-X-LE Modular Switch Chassis (C6880-X-LE)
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| Category |
Specification Details |
| Product Name |
Cisco Catalyst 6880-X-LE |
| Model Number |
C6880-X-LE |
| Product Series |
Cisco Catalyst 6800-X Series |
| Product Type |
Modular Chassis Switch |
| Target Deployment |
Enterprise Campus Core & Distribution |
| Chassis Form Factor |
Compact Modular, Rack-Mountable |
| Rack Height |
6 Rack Units (6RU) |
| Integrated Supervisor |
1 × Integrated Supervisor Engine |
| Line Card Slots |
4 × Half-Width Line Card Slots |
| Maximum Port Density |
Up to 80 × 10GbE or 8 × 40GbE Ports |
| Fabric Architecture |
Integrated Fabric (No External Fabric Modules Required) |
| Switching Capacity |
Up to 2 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate |
Up to 1.53 Billion Packets per Second (Bpps) |
| Latency |
Sub-Microsecond |
| Packet Buffer |
32 MB Shared Buffer |
| Supervisor Redundancy |
Supported |
| Supported Line Cards |
Cisco 6800-X Line Cards |
| Backward Compatibility |
Select Cisco Catalyst 6500 Supervisor 2T Line Cards |
| Hot-Swappable Modules |
Line Cards, Power Supplies, Fan Trays |
| Management Interfaces |
Dedicated RJ45 Management Port |
| Console Interface |
RJ45 Console |
| USB Interface |
USB for Image & Configuration |
| Operating System |
Cisco IOS XE |
| Switch Virtualization |
Virtual Switching System (VSS) |
| Layer 2 Features |
VLAN, STP, EtherChannel |
| Layer 3 Features |
EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS |
| Multicast Support |
PIM, IGMP Snooping |
| Security Framework |
Cisco TrustSec, Scalable Group Tags (SGT) |
| Encryption |
IEEE 802.1AE MACsec |
| Network Access Control |
802.1X Authentication |
| Threat Protection |
DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection |
| Control Plane Security |
Control Plane Policing (CoPP) |
| High Availability |
Supervisor Redundancy, VSS |
| Power Supplies |
Dual Redundant Power Supply Support |
| Power Supply Type |
AC or DC |
| Typical Power Consumption |
~400 W (Chassis Only) |
| Cooling System |
Field-Replaceable Fan Trays |
| Airflow Direction |
Front-to-Back |
| Operating Temperature |
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Operating Humidity |
10% to 90% (Non-Condensing) |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) |
7.0 × 17.5 × 21.5 in (17.8 × 44.5 × 54.6 cm) |
| Weight |
36.8 lbs (16.7 kg) with One PSU |
| Management Platforms |
Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime Infrastructure |
| Licensing Model |
Cisco Smart Licensing, Cisco ONE |
| Optics Compatibility |
Cisco 10G & 40G SFP/QSFP Optics |
| Campus Architecture Role |
Core / Distribution Switch |
| Use Case – Performance |
High-Speed Campus Backbone |
| Use Case – Availability |
Resilient Enterprise Core Switching |
| Package Contents |
Chassis, Supervisor, Fan Tray (Line Cards & PSUs Sold Separately) |
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FAQs for C6880-X-LE:
What’s the difference between C6880-X and other Catalyst chassis?
The 6880-X is a compact, integrated chassis with built-in supervisor and fabric, unlike traditional Catalyst 6500 which requires separate modules.
Is the chassis modular?
Yes, it supports modular line cards for flexible port scaling.
Can it run in VSS mode?
Yes, it supports Virtual Switching System (VSS) for high availability and scalability.
Does it support 40G uplinks?
Yes, using supported line cards, the chassis can deliver up to 8 × 40G ports.
What software does it use?
Cisco IOS XE with options to upgrade features via licensing (IP Base, IP Services, Advanced Services).
