Cisco CSC-16 12000 Series CSC 16 Switch Fabric Controller Card

Cisco CSC-16 12000 Series CSC 16 Switch Fabric Controller Card
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Cisco CSC-16 12000 Series CSC 16 Switch Fabric Controller Card
Cisco 12000 Series CSC 16 Switch Fabric Controller Card (CSC-16) The Cisco 12000 Series CSC 16 is a high-performance switch fabric controller card designed to deliver scalable, low-latency connectivity for data center and enterprise core networks. En... Read More
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  • In Stock: 6
  • Manufacturer: Cisco
  • Model or Part: CSC-16
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 15.00lb
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Cisco 12000 Series CSC 16 Switch Fabric Controller Card (CSC-16)

The Cisco 12000 Series CSC 16 is a high-performance switch fabric controller card designed to deliver scalable, low-latency connectivity for data center and enterprise core networks. Engineered by Cisco, the CSC-16 integrates advanced silicon, robust power management, and flexible slotting options to support dense, modular architectures.

Key Features

  • High-bandwidth fabric fabric interface with 48 100G ports or 12 400G lanes per card
  • Low latency switching path of less than 5 microseconds for critical traffic classes
  • Integrated redundancy: dual power supplies and hot-swappable modules
  • Programmable QoS and traffic shaping capabilities for fine-grained control
  • Support for Cisco's FabricPath, MPLS, and VXLAN overlays
  • Compact 1RU form factor with a 15mm thickness for tight rack layouts

Technical Specifications

  • Power Consumption: 600 watts maximum per card (typical 480 watts)
  • Operating Temperature Range: -10 to 60 degrees Celsius
  • Fan Speed: 3000 RPM, silent mode available
  • Slot Compatibility: 1RU 16-slot chassis or higher density modules
  • Management Interface: SNMP v3, REST API, CLI over SSH
  • Supported Operating Systems: Cisco IOS XE, NX-OS, and UCS Manager

Applications

  • Data center core switching for high-density 100G/400G environments
  • Enterprise campus aggregation with unified fabric policies
  • Service provider edge and metro-core deployments requiring low latency
  • Cloud infrastructure where consistent performance across multi-tenant workloads is critical
  • Research and development labs needing rapid prototyping of next-generation network topologies

The Cisco 12000 Series CSC 16 Switch Fabric Controller Card delivers the combination of scalability, reliability, and flexibility that modern networks demand. Its advanced features empower administrators to build resilient, high-throughput fabrics while keeping operational complexity low.