Cisco 8608 10/25/50G MPA - 24 x 10G/25G/50G

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Equipment

SKU: 86-MPA-24Z-M | Part #: 86-MPA-24Z-M | MPN: 86-MPA-24Z-M

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About the Cisco 8608 10/25/50G MPA - 24 x 10G/25G/50G

Cisco 8608 10/25/50G MPA - 24 x 10G/25G/50G is a Cisco modular port adapter designed for the 8608 chassis, supporting configurable per-port speeds. Ideal for building flexible, scalable network fabrics across enterprise infrastructure layers.

Key Features:

  • 24 ports, individually configurable as 10G, 25G, or 50G
  • Field-programmable speed selection without downtime
  • Maximum density with 1.2 Tbps per adapter throughput (50G mode)
  • Low-latency, non-blocking architecture
  • Advanced buffering for bursty traffic patterns

Ideal for:

  • Access-layer switching for campus and data center networks
  • Aggregation platforms bridging diverse server interconnect speeds
  • Content delivery and media networks requiring flexible port speeds
  • Virtualized environments with dynamic bandwidth allocation needs

Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryNetwork Equipment
SKU86-MPA-24Z-M
Part Number86-MPA-24Z-M
ConditionNew
Ports24
Port Speed10G/25G/50G
TypeMPA (Modular Port Adapter)
Manufacturer Part Number86-MPA-24Z-M

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco 8608 10/25/50G MPA - 24 x 10G/25G/50G

What does the Cisco 8608 10/25/50G MPA - 24 x 10G/25G/50G do?

The Cisco 8608 10/25/50G MPA - 24 x 10G/25G/50G 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.

What are the headline specs of the Cisco 8608 10/25/50G MPA - 24 x 10G/25G/50G?

Key specifications for the Cisco 8608 10/25/50G MPA - 24 x 10G/25G/50G: new condition; ports 24; port speed 10G/25G/50G; type MPA (Modular Port Adapter); manufacturer Cisco; manufacturer part number 86-MPA-24Z-M. Manufacturer part number 86-MPA-24Z-M. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the Cisco 8608 10/25/50G MPA - 24 x 10G/25G/50G compatible with my infrastructure?

The Cisco 8608 10/25/50G MPA - 24 x 10G/25G/50G 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.