### Cisco C6800-48P-TX Ethernet Module
**Full Part Number:** C6800-48P-TX
**Manufacturer Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc.---
#### Overview
The Cisco C6800-48P-TX is a high-density Ethernet module designed for use with Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series Switches. This module provides 48 ports of 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet, delivering flexible and scalable connectivity solutions for large-scale enterprise networks. With its advanced features and reliable performance, the C6800-48P-TX is ideal for demanding network environments that require high availability, robust security, and scalable growth.---
#### Key Features
- **High Port Density:** Offers 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, allowing for high-density connectivity in enterprise networks.
- **Flexible Ethernet Options:** Supports 10/100/1000BASE-T, enabling seamless integration with existing network infrastructure and providing flexible connectivity options.
- **Advanced Security Features:** Includes support for Cisco TrustSec, MACsec encryption, and comprehensive access control lists (ACLs) to ensure secure network access and data protection.
- **Scalability:** Designed to integrate with Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series switches, allowing for easy scalability as network demands increase.
- **Energy Efficient:** Incorporates Cisco EnergyWise technology to optimize power consumption, reducing operational costs and promoting environmentally friendly practices.---
#### Applications
- **Enterprise Core and Distribution Layers:** Ideal for deployment in the core and distribution layers of large enterprise networks, providing reliable and high-speed connectivity to support critical business applications.
- **Campus Networks:** Suitable for campus network environments where high-density Ethernet connectivity and robust performance are required to support thousands of connected devices.
- **Data Centers:** Can be deployed in data centers to provide high-capacity Ethernet connectivity, enabling efficient server and storage networking.
- **Industrial Networks:** Effective in industrial and manufacturing environments that require secure, high-performance networking for connected devices and systems.---
#### Specifications
- **Port Configuration:**
- 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet Ports
- **Compatibility:** Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series Switches
- **Throughput:** Supports up to 176 Gbps per slot
- **Forwarding Rate:** Up to 131 Mpps (Million packets per second)
- **Supported Features:** Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, QoS, MACsec encryption, Cisco TrustSec, VLAN, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
- **Power Consumption:** Energy-efficient design with support for Cisco EnergyWise
- **Form Factor:** Line card for Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series chassis
- **Operating Temperature:** 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
- **Dimensions (W x D x H):** Standard Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series line card form factor
- **Weight:** Approximately 10 lbs (4.5 kg)---
#### Why Choose the Cisco C6800-48P-TX?
- **High-Density Connectivity:** The C6800-48P-TX module provides a high density of Gigabit Ethernet ports, making it a perfect choice for large enterprise networks that require extensive connectivity.
- **Scalable and Flexible:** Designed to seamlessly integrate into existing Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series infrastructure, enabling easy scalability as your network grows and adapts to new demands.
- **Advanced Security:** Benefit from robust security features, including MACsec encryption and Cisco TrustSec, ensuring that your network remains secure and compliant with industry standards.
- **Energy Efficiency:** Reduce operational costs and environmental impact with Cisco EnergyWise technology, which optimizes power usage across the network.
- **Trusted Cisco Quality:** As part of Cisco’s extensive portfolio of networking solutions, the C6800-48P-TX module delivers the reliability, performance, and support you need to maintain a high-functioning, secure network environment.The Cisco C6800-48P-TX Ethernet Module is an essential component for enterprises seeking to expand their network capabilities with high-density, secure, and scalable Ethernet connectivity. Whether in a core, distribution, or access layer deployment, this module offers the advanced features and performance needed to meet the demands of modern network environments.
