Cisco Switch Catalyst 6800

The Cisco C6800IA-48TD is an enterprise-class extension switch engineered for seamless network expansion within the Cisco 6800 and 6500 Catalyst ecosystem. As an integral addition to the 6800 series architecture, the c6800ia-48td delivers scalable Gigabit Ethernet connectivity paired with advanced flexibility for large enterprise and campus deployments. Built by Cisco to address the evolving needs of high-performance networks, this switch incorporates 48 auto-sensing 10/100/1000BASE-T ports and dual 10G SFP+ uplinks, enabling reliable aggregation and access switching. The design emphasizes operational efficiency, as the c6800ia-48td inherits the policy, security, and management capabilities of its 6800 parent, allowing centralized configuration and simplified operations across distributed access points. With full support for up to 32,000 MAC addresses and 4,096 active VLANs, this switch empowers organizations to effortlessly segment, secure, and scale their networks to meet demand. Cisco ensures robust performance with a non-blocking 96 Gbps switching capacity and 72 Mpps forwarding rate, making the c6800ia-48td an optimal choice for rapid data transfer, low latency, and high reliability. Additionally, the 6800 series reputation for innovative stacking and redundancy is extended to the c6800ia-48td via FlexStack-Plus technology and external RPS support, delivering both resilience and network uptime in mission-critical environments. Cisco’s global leadership in enterprise networking is reflected in this solution, which aligns with the latest enterprise standards while offering compatibility with IPv6, advanced Layer 2/3 features, and flexible management interfaces. Ideal for distributed campuses and dynamic enterprises, the c6800ia-48td stands as a core component in Cisco’s 6800 strategy, built to ensure future-ready, secure, and scalable connectivity.

Product Features Comparison

Model	C6800IA-48TD	C1000-48T-4G-L	C9200L-48T-4G-E	C9300L-48T-4X-A
Brand	Cisco	Cisco	Cisco	Cisco
Port Configuration	48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45), 2 x 10G SFP+ uplinks	48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45), 4 x SFP uplinks (1000BASE-X)	48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x 1G SFP	48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x 10G SFP+
Switching Capacity	96 Gbps	176 Gbps	176 Gbps	176 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	72 Mpps	130.94 Mpps (64-byte L3 packets)	130.95 Mpps	130.95 Mpps
PoE Budget	Not supported (Non-PoE model)	n/a	n/a	n/a
Stacking Capability	FlexStack-Plus (Up to 3 switches, 80 Gbps stack bandwidth)	n/a	n/a	Stacking Bandwidth: 320 Gbps