NETGEAR Interface Card CSM4316 RJ45 with 4x 10G RJ-45 Ports

The NETGEAR Interface Card CSM4316 is a high-performance plug-in module designed to add four 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports to compatible Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 Series switches. This interface card enables seamless integration of 10GBASE-T copper connectivity into existing network infrastructures, providing a cost-effective upgrade path for high-speed data transfer.

Advantages

With four 10G RJ-45 ports, this interface card delivers exceptional bandwidth for demanding applications such as data center aggregation, server connectivity, and high-performance computing. It supports full duplex operation, auto-negotiation, and advanced features like jumbo frames, LACP, and Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) to optimize network performance and power consumption.

Suitable for

• Enterprise networks requiring 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
• Data centers and server farms
• Upgrading existing Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 Series switches
• High-bandwidth applications such as video streaming, virtualization, and large file transfers

Key specifications

• Device Type: Interface Card
• Form Factor: Plug-in Module
• Ports: 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45
• Data Transfer Rate: 10 Gbps per port
• Connectivity Technology: Wired
• Cabling Type: 10GBASE-T (Copper)
• Hot Swappable: Yes
• Standards Compliance: IEEE 802.3ae, 802.3an, 802.3az, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.3ad
• Status Indicators: Link activity, Port status
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)

Recommendations

This interface card is an ideal solution for network administrators looking to add high-speed copper connectivity to their existing Cisco Catalyst infrastructure. Its plug-in design ensures easy installation and hot-swappable capability minimizes downtime. For optimal performance, pair with CAT6a or CAT7 cabling.