Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Equipment
SKU: CSC-12406E-SFC | Part #: 12406E-SFC | MPN: 12406E-SFC
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QoS, traffic shaping, BGP/OSPF, and app-aware routing capabilities are core strengths of the Cisco 12406E-SFC switch fabric card, a critical component within Cisco's Carrier Routing System architecture. This Cisco fabric card module delivers cell-based crossbar switching fabric performance, providing the interconnect backbone that links line cards to the chassis midplane across the 12406E chassis. The 12406E-SFC (part number 12406E-SFC) operates within the Cisco 12000 Series Gigabit Switch Router platform family and supports redundancy at the fabric card level, ensuring carrier-grade availability for mission-critical deployments. Network engineers and WAN infrastructure teams rely on this component to maintain deterministic forwarding performance in high-density routing environments.
Compatible exclusively with the Cisco 12406E chassis—which accommodates 6 line card slots—the 12406E-SFC integrates seamlessly into the 12000 Series GSR architecture. Cisco IOS and Cisco IOS XE software environments are fully supported, enabling operational consistency across diverse routing deployments. As a Cisco component, the 12406E-SFC is eligible for Cisco SMARTnet support and manufacturer-backed maintenance agreements, reducing operational risk in service provider and enterprise backbone networks. Its form factor as a chassis-integrated fabric card module eliminates external dependencies and simplifies installation within compliant chassis configurations.
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| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Equipment |
| SKU | CSC-12406E-SFC |
| Part Number | 12406E-SFC |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 12406E-SFC |
| Product Type | Switch Fabric Card |
| Compatible Chassis | Cisco 12406E (12000 Series GSR) |
| Platform Family | Cisco 12000 Series Gigabit Switch Router / Carrier Routing System |
| Chassis Slot Count | 6 line card slots (12406E chassis) |
| Form Factor | Chassis-integrated fabric card module |
| Fabric Architecture | Cell-based crossbar switching fabric |
| Software Compatibility | Cisco IOS, Cisco IOS XE |
| Redundancy Support | Fabric card redundancy supported within 12406E chassis architecture |
| Role in System | Provides switching fabric interconnect between line cards and chassis midplane |
| OEM Status | Genuine Cisco component |
| Target Deployment | Service provider core/edge, large enterprise WAN aggregation, MPLS backbone |
| Condition Supplied | New / genuine Cisco |
The Cisco Cisco router 12406E-SFC Cisco Carrier Routing System / GSR component is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Arista environments.
The Cisco Cisco router 12406E-SFC Cisco Carrier Routing System / GSR component interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.
