CSIX explained

The common switch interface (CSIX) is a physical interface specification between a traffic manager (network processor) and a switching fabric.^[1] It was developed by the Network Processing Forum to:

• promote development and deployment of highly scalable network switches
• permit hardware and software interoperability

Notes and References

1. Web site: Common Switch Interface for Fabric Independence and Scalable Switching. IEEE 802 LAN/MAN Standards Committee. 1998-11-09. 2019-09-06.