Cisco Catalyst 6000 Series Switch (6880-X Successor)
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: C6880-X-2 | Part #: C6880-X-2 | MPN: C6880-X-2
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About the Cisco Catalyst 6000 Series Switch (6880-X Successor)
The Cisco Catalyst 6880-X delivers 880 Gbps of switching capacity and 320 Mpps forwarding rate, ensuring line-rate performance across demanding enterprise environments. As the successor in the Catalyst 6000 Series, this fixed chassis switch combines exceptional throughput with enterprise-grade redundancy and advanced routing capabilities. Network engineers and IT procurement teams selecting a high-performance core or distribution layer switch will find the C6880-X-2 (part number C6880-X-2) built to handle mission-critical traffic without compromise.
The Catalyst 6880-X is a 10U rack-mountable platform featuring 24 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports across 8 uplink and 16 downlink interfaces, with optional 40GbE QSFP+ uplink expansion capability. Cisco IOS-XE software powers comprehensive Layer 3 routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, RIPv2), advanced QoS, NetFlow analytics, MPLS, TrustSec, and native IPv6 support. Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and dual fan tray modules ensure operational continuity, while Virtual Switching System (VSS) support enables active-active failover configurations. With a 64,000-entry MAC address table and 256,000 hardware IPv4 routes, this switch handles large-scale network deployments efficiently.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Model: Catalyst 6880-X
- Form Factor: Fixed chassis, 10U rack-mountable
- Switching Capacity: 880 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: 320 Mpps
- Ports: 24 x 10GbE SFP+ (8 uplink, 16 downlink) with optional 40GbE QSFP+ expansion
- Redundancy: Dual hot-swappable power supplies and fan trays; VSS support
- Software: Cisco IOS-XE with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, QoS, NetFlow, and IPv6
Contact Omnixon Global to request a quotation for the Catalyst 6880-X and discover how this enterprise-class switch can optimize your network infrastructure.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | C6880-X-2 |
| Part Number | C6880-X-2 |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C6880-X-2 |
| Product Series | Cisco Catalyst 6000 |
| Product Model | Catalyst 6880-X |
| Form Factor | Fixed chassis, rack-mountable |
| Rack Units | 10U |
| Uplink Ports | 8 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP+) |
| Downlink Ports | 16 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP+) |
| Total 10GbE Ports | 24 x SFP+ (10GbE) |
| Optional Uplink Module | Supports 40GbE QSFP+ uplink expansion module |
| Switching Capacity | 880 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 320 Mpps |
| Redundant Power Supplies | Dual hot-swappable power supplies supported |
| Redundant Fans | Dual fan tray modules, hot-swappable |
| Software | Cisco IOS-XE |
| High Availability | Virtual Switching System (VSS) support for active-active redundancy |
| Layer 3 Routing Protocols | OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, RIPv2 |
| Advanced Features | NetFlow, Flexible NetFlow, MPLS, TrustSec, QoS, IPv6 |
| MAC Address Table | 64,000 entries |
| IPv4 Routes (hardware) | 256,000 entries |
| Management | Console, Telnet, SSH, SNMPv2c/v3, NETCONF |
| Standards Compliance | IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1s, 802.1w, 802.3ad, 802.1AE (MACsec) |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Catalyst 6000 Series Switch (6880-X Successor)
Does the Cisco Catalyst 6000 Series Switch (6880-X Successor) support our SFP transceivers?
Most enterprise switches ship without transceivers; we quote vendor-matched optics alongside the switch (Cisco-genuine for Catalyst/Nexus, HPE/Aruba-genuine for CX, Juniper-genuine for QFX/EX). Third-party MSA-compatible options are also available at lower cost — specify preference in the RFQ.
Do you provide stacking / VPC / MLAG configuration help?
Yes — our network engineers can pre-stage stacking, VPC pairs, MLAG, EVPN-VXLAN, or fabric extender configurations in advance, or provide remote commissioning. Add commissioning to your RFQ.
What software licensing is included?
Switch software licensing varies by vendor. Cisco DNA / Cisco DCNM, Aruba CX licensing tiers, Juniper Premium, NVIDIA Cumulus — we quote the licensing tier matched to your features (BGP-EVPN, telemetry, automation). No surprises later.
Is the support global?
Yes — manufacturer hardware support is global (return-to-vendor or advance replacement depending on tier). For 24x7 same-day on-site replacement, attach a SmartNet / Foundation Care / J-Care contract during quoting.