This campus backbone switch is perfect for enterprise campuses, educational institutions, and service providers who need high-performance Layer 2/Layer 3 switching. Our solution delivers:
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24x10G SFP+ ports that provide high-speed campus distribution connectivity
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2x40G QSFP+ uplinks for ultra-fast backbone connections and inter-building links
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MPLS VPLS IPv4 IPv6 support ensuring advanced routing and VPN capabilities
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Enterprise-grade performance for mission-critical campus applications
Key Features
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24 x 10G ports configuration to support high-density campus distribution
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Layer 2/Layer 3 switching providing flexible deployment options
- Optimized for campus backbone architecture with enterprise scalability
- Consistent 2 x 40G uplink performance for core connectivity
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MPLS and VPLS support enabling advanced service provider features
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IPv4 and IPv6 dual-stack for future-ready network protocols
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Advanced QoS and security for enterprise-class traffic management
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer |
Cisco |
| Model Number |
C6824-X-LE-40G |
| Type |
Campus Backbone Switch |
| Port Configuration |
24x10G SFP+ + 2x40G QSFP+ |
| Layer Support |
Layer 2/Layer 3 Switching |
| Protocol Support |
MPLS, VPLS, IPv4, IPv6 |
| Switching Capacity |
320 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate |
238 Mpps |
| Compatible Systems |
Enterprise campus networks, educational institutions, service providers |
| Operating Environment |
Data centers, network closets, campus buildings |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes this switch ideal for campus backbone deployments?
A: The Catalyst 6824-X provides 24x10G ports for distribution plus 2x40G uplinks for backbone connectivity — perfect for campus environments requiring high-speed inter-building connections and building distribution switching.
Q: Does this switch support both Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations?
A: Yes, it supports Layer 2/Layer 3 switching capabilities. This flexibility allows deployment as either a Layer 2 distribution switch or Layer 3 routing switch based on network architecture requirements.
Q: What advanced protocols does this campus switch support?
A: The switch supports MPLS VPLS IPv4 IPv6 protocols including MPLS for traffic engineering, VPLS for Layer 2 VPNs, and dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 for modern network requirements.
Q: Is this suitable for service provider and enterprise campus networks?
A: Yes. The campus backbone switch design with MPLS/VPLS support makes it ideal for both enterprise campus networks and service provider environments requiring advanced Layer 3 services and VPN capabilities.
Cisco Catalyst 6824-X campus backbone switch with 24x10G ports and 2x40G uplinks. Layer 2/3 MPLS VPLS IPv4 IPv6 support.
