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- In Stock: 1
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Model or Part: 68-2960-02
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 1.00lb
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Overview
The Cisco Central Forward Card (part number 68-2960-02) is a high-performance line card designed for use in Cisco Catalyst switches that require advanced forwarding capabilities. It provides scalable bandwidth, low latency packet processing, and robust reliability for enterprise and data center networks. This card integrates seamlessly with supported chassis, delivering enhanced traffic management and support for a wide range of network protocols.
Key Features
- High-speed forwarding engine with support for up to 10 Gbps per port
- Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize mission critical traffic
- Built-in redundancy for fail-over protection and continuous operation
- Supports IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, and multicast routing protocols
- Low power consumption design to reduce operational costs
- Plug-and-play installation with hot-swap capability
Technical Specifications
- Form factor: 1RU line card
- Interface: 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, optional fiber uplinks
- Throughput: Up to 40 Gbps aggregate
- Buffer memory: 2 MB per port
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Power supply: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Dimensions: 1.75 in height, 17.5 in depth, 17.3 in width
Typical Applications
- Enterprise campus core and distribution layers
- Data center top-of-rack and aggregation switches
- Service provider edge routing and peering points
- High-density virtualized environments requiring reliable packet forwarding
- Network segments that demand granular QoS and traffic shaping
By adding the Cisco Central Forward Card to your network infrastructure, you gain a flexible, future-ready solution that enhances performance, simplifies management, and protects your investment against downtime.