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Cisco Catalyst 6880-X v4 Scrap & ITAD Value

Core Switch • Modular chassis • Scrap: $42–$186

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Cisco Catalyst 6880-X v4 scrap ITAD value

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Estimated Scrap Value (August 2026)
$42 – $186
Based on current PCB/metal scrap market • Prices change daily
Scrap Metal Value ($/lb)
$0.48/lb
Copper, gold, palladium, tin recovery
PCB boards, CPU pins, RAM slots, power supplies
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📈 12-Month ITAD Scrap Value Trend ($) — Cisco Catalyst 6880-X v4

Equipment Specifications

Technical data for Cisco Catalyst 6880-X v4

SpecificationValue
BrandCisco
ModelCatalyst 6880-X v4
CategoryFirepower Firewall
Form FactorCore Switch
ProcessorModular chassis
Memory40G/100G uplinks
Scrap Value (est.)$42–$186
Scrap Metal Rate$0.48/lb
Min. Lot for PickupCommercial lots preferred

Selling Cisco Catalyst 6880-X v4 for Scrap

What your Cisco Firepower Firewall is worth and how to sell it

The Cisco Catalyst 6880-X v4 is a Core Switch with Modular chassis and 40G/100G uplinks RAM capacity. At current August 2026 ITAD scrap market rates, this unit is worth approximately $42–$186 depending on condition, completeness, and whether drives are included. The scrap metal rate for this unit is approximately $0.48/lb.

Cisco is one of the world's leading enterprise technology manufacturers. The Catalyst 6880-X v4 contains significant recoverable materials including copper in the motherboard traces and power delivery, gold in CPU socket pins and PCIe connectors, palladium in capacitors, and tin in solder joints. At data center decommission scale, these materials add up to real money.

At ScrapMetalBuyers.com, we specialize in commercial ITAD decommissions. Whether you have a single rack or an entire data center, Sean handles every deal personally. We offer free pickup, same-day payment, and data destruction certificates on request. We buy complete lots — servers, switches, storage, UPS, and cabling together.

Disclaimer: All prices are estimates based on August 2026 market conditions. ITAD scrap values change with commodity markets. Call 754-310-2984 for a confirmed, locked-in quote on your specific lot.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a Cisco Catalyst 6880-X v4 worth in scrap?

Approximately $42–$186 (August 2026). Prices change daily. Call 754-310-2984 for a confirmed quote.

Do you offer free pickup for Cisco servers?

Yes — we offer free commercial pickup for lots of 5+ units or full rack decommissions anywhere in the US.

Do you provide data destruction certificates?

Yes. We provide data destruction documentation for all drives processed. Ask Sean when you call.

Do you buy mixed brands together?

Yes — we buy mixed lots of Dell, HP, Cisco, IBM, NetApp, and all other brands together. No sorting required.

How quickly do you pay?

Same-day payment by check or wire transfer on approved commercial lots.

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What Is a Cisco Catalyst 6880-X v4 Scrap & ITAD Value? Real-World Applications

The Cisco Catalyst 6880-X v4 Scrap & ITAD Value is a Cisco Catalyst Enterprise Switch that served critical roles across enterprise IT, telecommunications, and data center environments before entering the secondary market. Understanding where this equipment came from helps buyers and sellers accurately assess its scrap and ITAD value.

Where This Equipment Was Deployed

1
Enterprise campus network access layer — Cisco Catalyst 9300 and 3850 switches are the most widely deployed access layer switches in enterprise campus networks, connecting workstations, IP phones, wireless access points, and IoT devices.
2
Distribution layer aggregation — Cisco Catalyst 6880 and 9400 series switches serve as distribution layer aggregation points, connecting multiple access layer switches and routing between VLANs.
3
Data center top-of-rack switching — Cisco Catalyst switches are deployed as top-of-rack (ToR) switches in enterprise data centers, connecting servers to the data center fabric.
4
Industrial Ethernet for manufacturing — Cisco Catalyst IE series switches provide ruggedized Ethernet connectivity for industrial automation systems, connecting PLCs, robots, and HMI panels on the factory floor.
5
K-12 and higher education networks — schools and universities are among the largest buyers of Cisco Catalyst switches for campus network infrastructure.

Scrap & Precious Metal Value

Cisco Catalyst switches contain gold-plated SFP/SFP+ module cages, PCIe connectors, and CPU BGA packages. PoE-capable switches (48P models) contain additional copper in their power delivery circuits.

Where These Units Come From

Enterprise network refresh cycles (typically 5–7 years), school district network upgrades, and the replacement of older Catalyst 3560/3750/6500 platforms with Catalyst 9000 series generate the largest volumes.

Have Cisco Catalyst 6880-X v4 Scrap & ITAD Value Equipment to Sell?

We buy single units and bulk lots. Free pickup for large quantities. Same-day payment on approved lots.

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