Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switches are purpose-built for resiliency at scale and with comprehensive security that allows your business to grow at a low total operational cost. Built upon the foundation of the Catalyst 9000, the Catalyst 9600 Series offers scale and security when always-on is a must.
Twice as fast, twice the capacity: Meet your new campus core
As one of the industry's first purpose-built 25/50 Gigabit SFP and 100/400 Gigabit QSFP line of modular switches targeted for the enterprise campus, Catalyst 9600 Series switches deliver exceptional table scale (MAC, IP route, and Access Control List [ACL]) and buffering for enterprise applications.
Cisco IOS XE Software opens a new paradigm in network configuration, operation, and monitoring through network automation. Cisco’s automation solution is open, standards-based, and extensible across the entire lifecycle of a network device. The various automation mechanisms are outlined below.
Integrating Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) with Catalyst 9600 switches strengthens security, simplifies compliance, and enhances user experience through streamlined access controls and network management.
Best of all, Catalyst Advantage software subscriptions already include 40 endpoint sessions for ISE.
A fully assembled Catalyst 9600 Series switch includes the chassis, at least one or two supervisor engines, at least one line card for network connectivity, a fan tray, and at least two power supplies.
| Label | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fan tray assembly |
| 2 | Line card slots (top) |
| 3 | Supervisor module slots |
| 4 | Line card slots (bottom) |
| 5 | Power switches |
| 6 | Power supply modules |
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switches offer one chassis option, two supervisor options, and multiple line-card options. The Catalyst 9606R chassis provides a common architecture that can scale up to 224 native 10-Gigabit, 25-Gigabit or 50-Gigabit SFP56 Ethernet ports (or up to 256 SFP with QSFP-4SFP breakout cables), and up to 128 native 40-Gigabit or 100-Gigabit QSFP28, or up to 8 native 400-Gigabit QSFP-DD Ethernet ports. The Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series redundant chassis offers High Availability (HA) by supporting 1 + 1 redundant supervisor engines with Stateful Switchover (SSO), Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF), and full-image In-Service Software Upgrades (ISSU). NSF/SSO and ISSU help ensure continuous packet forwarding during supervisor engine switchover to enable HA for business-critical applications.
The Catalyst C9606R chassis is enterprise-campus optimized, with efficient side-to-side airflow and full front accessibility for all removable components, including supervisors, line cards, power supplies, and a fan tray. The chassis also supports optional rear accessibility for the fan tray to enable efficient cable management. The Catalyst 9606R chassis, supervisor, line cards, power supply, and fan tray have embedded RFID tags that facilitate easy asset and inventory management using commercial RFID readers.
Cisco Catalyst 9606R chassis supports a wired switching capacity of up to 25.6 Tbps (12.8 Tbps full-duplex), with up to 6.4 Tbps (3.2 Tbps full-duplex) of bandwidth per slot.
| Feature | Cisco Catalyst 9606R chassis |
|---|---|
| Total number of slots | 6 |
| Line card slots | 4 |
| Supervisor engine slots | 2 |
| Dedicated supervisor engine slot numbers | 3 and 4 |
| Supervisor engine redundancy | Yes |
| Supervisor engines supported | C9600-SUP-1, C9600X-SUP-2 |
| Maximum bandwidth scalability per line-card slot | 6.4 Tbps (3.2Tbps full-duplex) with C9600X-SUP-2 2.4 Tbps (1.2Tbps full-duplex) with C9600-SUP-1 |
| Number of power-supply bays | 4 |
| Minimum number of power supplies | 21 |
| Power supplies supported | 3000W AC, 2000W AC, and 2000W DC |
| Number of fan-tray bays | 1 (with 9 redundant fans) |
1 Fully loaded C9606R chassis, Minimum three power supplies required if input voltage is 110V
| Description | Specifications |
|---|---|
| SKU/PID | C9606R |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 35.43 x 44.2 x 40.9 cm 13.95 x 17.4 x 16.1 inches |
| Rack Units (RU) | 8 |
| Chassis weight with 2 power supplies (AC) and fan tray | 31.31 kg (69.03 lbs) |
| Input voltage | AC: 90V to 264V, 47 to 63 Hz DC: -40V to -72V |
| Operating temperature | -5° to 45° C (23° to 113° F) up to 6000 feet (about 1.83 km) -5° to 40° C (23° to 104° F) up to 10,000 feet (about 3.05 km) |
| Storage temperature | -40° to 75° C (40° to 167° F) |
| Relative humidity, operating and non-operating, non-condensing | 10% to 95%, Non-condensing |
| Altitude | -60 to 3000 meter (-197 to 9843 feet) |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) (hours) | C9606R 4,113,900 C9606-FAN: 452,570 C9600-PWR-3KWAC: 300,000 C9600-PWR-2KWAC: 300,000 C9600-PWR-2KWDC: 300,000 |
| Chassis weight (without fan tray, without PSU) | 25.36 kg (55.90 lbs) |
| Weight of fan tray | 3.56 kg (7.85 lbs) |
| Weight of individual PSUs | AC PSU (3000W): 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs) AC PSU (2000W): 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs) DC PSU (2000W): 1.28 kg (2.82 lbs) |
| BTU (British Thermal Unit) of 9606R chassis with fan tray | 1,621 (max) |
Each Cisco Catalyst 9606R chassis uses a single field-replaceable fan tray (C9606-FAN) for cooling. The fan tray can optionally be accessed from the rear for flexible cable management. The chassis is optimized for enterprise-campus wiring closets and rack rooms, with side-to-side airflow. The fan tray is composed of nine independently controlled fans. If any single fan fails, the system will continue to operate without a significant degradation in cooling as fan speeds change dynamically to compensate for fan failure.
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series fans have a barometric sensor, which allows slower fan speed curves at lower altitudes. The fans also have individual Pulse-Wide Modulation (PWM) fine-tuning to reduce variability in fan revolutions per minute (rpm) under throttled conditions. The measured acoustic noise in a formal NEBS test environment is 77.7 LWAd (dB). The chassis is designed to accommodate fanless operation of up to 90 seconds to enable serviceability.
The Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series power supply units (PSUs) support two modes of operation.
The default Catalyst 9606R chassis power supply mode is Combined. In Combined mode, the total power available for the entire chassis is equal to the sum of the output of all the power supplies, multiplied by the share ratio. Additional power supply units operate at ~90% capacity. In Combined mode, the power supplies need to be of equal wattage. The power supplies can be AC and DC mixed provided AC input voltage is 220V.
The Catalyst 9606R chassis also supports N+1 redundancy mode, with N independent input circuits and safeguards against the failure of one (+1) of the circuits during a PSU failure. Additional PSUs operate at ~90% capacity. In redundant mode, the power supplies need to be of equal wattage. The power supplies can be AC and DC mixed provided AC input voltage is 220V.
For more information, please visit the Catalyst 9600 Switches System Management Configuration Guide.
| Power Supply Feature | C9600-PWR-3KWAC | C9600-PWR-2KWAC | C9600-PWR-2KWDC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max power rating1 | 3000W | 2000W | 2000W |
| Input voltage range and frequency | 90VAC to 140VAC and 180VAC to 264VAC 47 to 63 Hz | 90VAC to 140VAC and 180VAC to 264VAC 47 to 63 Hz | -40VDC to -72VDC frequency |
| Power supply efficiency | 94% (typical) | 94% (typical) | 92% (typical) |
| Input current | 17.6A max at 115VAC (1500W) 17.6A max at 230VAC (3000W) | 10.5A max at 115VAC (1050W) 10.5 A max at 230VAC (2000W) | Maximum: 60A per DC input at -40VDC input (when full PSU loading) |
| Output ratings | 12Vmain at 125A (15000W) 12Vmain at 250A (3000W) | 12Vmain at 88A 12Vmain at 167A | 12Vmain at 167A |
| Output holdup time | AC = 20 ms minimum for system | AC = 20 ms minimum for system | AC = 5 ms minimum for system |
| Power-supply input receptacles | AC IEC 60320 C20 | AC IEC 60320 C16 | Amphenol C10-638976-000 |
| Power cord rating | AC 20A | AC 15A | DC 70A |
1 The power listed is the absolute maximum. Typically, the power would be 70% of absolute maximum.
| Power Supply | Product Number | Power Cable Options by Country |
|---|---|---|
| C9600-PWR-3KWAC | CAB-9K20A-NA | North America/Japan 20A, 125VAC |
| CAB-9K16A-US2 | US/Japan 16A, 250VAC | |
| CAB-9K16A-AUS | Australia 16A, 250VAC | |
| CAB-9K16A-CH | China 16A, 250VAC | |
| CAB-9K16A-INT | International 16A, 250VAC | |
| CAB-9K16A-SW | Switzerland 16A, 250VAC | |
| CAB-9K16A-EU | Continental Europe 16A, 250VAC | |
| CAB-C19-CBN | Cabinet Jumper 16A, 250VAC | |
| C9600-PWR-2KWAC | CAB-TA-CN | China AC Type A Power Cable |
| CAB-TA-IS | Israel AC Type A Power Cable | |
| CAB-TA-AP | Australia AC Type A Power Cable | |
| CAB-TA-AR | Argentina AC Type A Power Cable | |
| CAB-TA-DN | Denmark AC Type A Power Cable | |
| CAB-TA-EU | Europe AC Type A Power Cable | |
| CAB-TA-IN | India AC Type A Power Cable | |
| CAB-TA-IT | Italy AC Type A Power Cable | |
| CAB-TA-SW | Switzerland AC Type A Power Cable | |
| CAB-TA-UK | United Kingdom AC Type A Power Cable | |
| CAB-TA-NA | North America AC Type A Power Cable | |
| CAB-C15-CBN | Cabinet Jumper Power Cord, 250 VAC 13A, C14-C15 Connectors | |
| CAB-TA-JP | Japan AC Type A Power Cable | |
| CAB-C15-CBN-JP | Japan Cabinet Jumper Power Cord, 250 VAC 12A, C14-C15 | |
| CAB-TA-250V-JP | Japan 250V AC Type A Power Cable | |
| CAB-ACBZ-12A | AC Power Cord (Brazil) 12A/125V BR-3-20 plug up to 12A | |
| C9600-PWR-2KWDC | PWR-2KW-DC-CBL | Power Cord - 2KW DC |
For detailed power installation instructions and images, please see the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
Power consumption depends on the hardware configuration, that is, the specific supervisor engine and line cards installed and the power supplies. To model the power consumption for a specific hardware configuration, please visit the Cisco Power Calculator.
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switches offer industry-leading supervisor engines built for secure networks, IoT applications, next-generation mobility, and cloud adoption.
The Catalyst 9600 Supervisor Engine 1 (SUP-1) is built with the latest UADP 3.0 ASIC, with its programmable pipeline and template-based, configurable allocation of Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding, ACLs and QoS entries, making it optimal for next-generation Campus Distribution or Collapsed-Core designs.
The new Catalyst 9600X Supervisor Engine 2 (SUP-2) is based on the new Cisco Silicon One Q200 ASIC, which is purpose-built for the next-generation Campus Core and Edge designs with high-performance and scale routing and switching capabilities.
The Catalyst 9600 series Supervisor Engine 1 (with Cisco UADP 3.0) and Supervisor Engine 2 (with Cisco S1 Q200) are intended to be complementary products, and each model offers unique capabilities to meet specific networking needs. Each model plays a crucial and distinctive role in our portfolio. Both products may coexist in the same network, operating in complementary roles.
| Model | C9600-SUP-1 | C9600X-SUP-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Resiliency and High Availability | ||
| Software Maintenance Upgrade (SMU) | ||
| Cisco StackWise Virtual | ||
| Cisco StackWise Virtual (QuadSup RPR) | (See note 2) | |
| Stateful Switchover (SSO) | (2 SUP, SVL) | (2 SUP, SVL) |
| In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) | (2 SUP, SVL) | (2 SUP, SVL) |
| Graceful Insertion and Removal (GIR) | ||
| MKA High Availability | (See note 1) | |
| Enterprise Security | ||
| Trustworthy Solutions | ||
| Image Signing | ||
| Secure Boot | ||
| Cisco Trust Anchor Module | ||
| MACsec Encryption (256-bit AES-GCM) | ||
| Cisco WAN MACsec (256-bit AES-GCM) | (See note 4) | |
| Object-Group ACLs (IPv4/IPv6) | (See note 3) | |
| Enterprise QoS | ||
| Modular QoS CLI (MQC) | ||
| Strict Priority Queuing | ||
| Class/Color-aware Queuing | (WFQ) | (VoQ) |
| Policing/Metering | ||
| Shaping/Bandwidth | ||
| Hierarchical QoS | (2-level) | (2-level) |
| IP Routing | ||
| Routing Information Protocol version 2 (RIPv2), and next generation (RIPng) | ||
| Open Shortest Path First version 2 (OSPFv2), and OSPFv3 | ||
| Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), and EIGRPv6 | ||
| Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System Version 4 (IS-ISv4) | ||
| Border Gateway Protocol version 4 (BGPv4), and BGPv6 | ||
| Protocol-Independent Multicast (PIM) Sparse- Mode (PIM- SM) | ||
| Protocol-Independent Multicast (PIM) Source- Specific Mode (PIM-SSM) | ||
| Bidirectional PIM (BIDIR-PIM) | (See note 2) | |
| IPv6 routing | ||
| L3 Routed Sub-Interfaces | ||
| Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) | ||
| MPLS L3 VPN | ||
| Ethernet over MPLS (EoMPLS) | ||
| Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) | (See note 2) | |
| MPLS over GRE | (See note 2) | |
| MPLS Traffic-Engineering (MPLS-TE) | (See note 2) | |
| BGP Ethernet VPN (EVPN) VXLAN | ||
| Fabric Spine, Leaf and Border Support | ||
| L2/L3 Virtual Network Interface (VNI) | ||
| Distributed Anycast Gateway (Symmetric IRB) | ||
| Centralized Gateway (Asymmetric IRB) | ||
| ESI Multi-Home Support | ||
| Tenant Routed Multicast (IPv4/IPv6) | ||
| L3 Border Handoff: Multi-VRF, MPLS L3VPN | ||
| L2 Border Handoff: VPLS, EoMPLS L2VPN | ||
| Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) | ||
| Virtual eXtensible LAN (VXLAN) | ||
| L2 Virtual Network Interface (VNI) | ||
| L3 Virtual Network Interface (VNI) | ||
| SDA Control-Plane | ||
| SDA Border | ||
| SDA Layer 2 Border | ||
| SDA Edge | ||
| Flexible NetFlow (FNF) | ||
| FNF IPv4 flow records | (Software, See note 1) | |
| FNF IPv6 flow records | (Software, See note 1)< | |
| FNF sampler | (See note 1) | |
| FNF data export | ||
| NetFlow version 9 (NFv9) export | (See note 1) | |
| IPFIX export | (See note 1) | |
| Programmability | ||
| NETCONF | ||
| RESTCONF | ||
| gNMI/gNOI | ||
| YANG models | ||
| ZTP/PnP | ||
| Smart Operations | ||
| Bluetooth Wireless UI | ||
| RFID tags | ||
| Blue beacon | ||
| Out-of-Band Management | ||
| Maximum bandwidth per slot | 2.4 Tbps (1.2 Tbps full-duplex) | 6.4 Tbps (3.2 Tbps full-duplex) |
| Minimum software requirement | IOS XE 16.11.1 | IOS XE 17.7.1 |
1 C9600X models: minimum IOS XE software release 17.8.1.
2 C9600X models: feature is not available at FCS, but it is hardware capable.
3 C9600X models: Object Group ACLs are supported only in the ingress direction.
4 Need to order Catalyst 9000 HSEC License.
| Feature | C9600-SUP-1 | C9600X-SUP-2 |
|---|---|---|
| System Switching Capacity | Up to 9.6 Tbps (4.8 Tbps full-duplex)1 | Up to 25.6 Tbps (12.8 Tbps full-duplex)1 |
| Per-slot Switching Capacity | Up to 2.4 Tbps (1.2 Tbps full-duplex) | Up to 6.4 Tbps (3.2 Tbps full-duplex) |
| ASICs | 3x UADP 3.0 | 1x Q200 |
| Forwarding Rate | 3 Bpps (1 Bpps per ASIC) | 8 Bpps |
| DRAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Flash | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| SSD capacity | Up to 960 GB | Up to 960 GB |
| VLAN IDs | 4,094 | 4,0964 |
| PVST Instances | 1,0002 | 4,0964 |
| STP Virtual Ports (Port*VLANs) for PVST | 16,000 | 32,000 |
| STP Virtual Ports (Port* VLANs) for MST | 100,000 | 100,000 |
| Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs) | 1,0002 | 4,096 |
| Jumbo Frames | 9,216 | 9,216 |
| Total number of MAC Addresses | Up to 128,0002,3 | Up to 256,0002 |
| Total number of IPv4 Routes | Up to 256,000 (indirect + direct)2,3,4 | Up to 2,000,0002,3,4 |
| Total number of IPv6 Routes | Up to 256,0002,3,4 | Up to 1,000,0002,3,4 |
| Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) entries | Up to 90,000 | Up to 128,000 |
| Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP) entries | Up to 128,000 | Up to 128,000 |
| IGMP/MLD Snooping entries | Up to 16,0002 | Up to 16,0002 |
| Multicast Routes | Up to 32,0002 | Up to 32,0002 |
| QoS ACL Scale (IPv4/IPv6) | Up to 16,000/8,0002 | Up to 8,000/4,0002 |
| Security ACL Scale (IPv4/IPv6) | Up to 27,000/13,5002 | Up to 8,000/4,0002 |
| GRE Tunnels | Up to 1,024 | Up to 1,024 |
| MACsec sessions | Up to 2,000 | Up to 1,024 per PHY |
| NetFlow entries (IPv4/IPv6) | Up to 384,000 (full, 128,000 per ASIC)2,3 | Up to 2,000,000 (sampled) |
| Packet Buffer | Up to 108 MB (36 MB per ASIC) | 80 MB (Shared Memory System) + 8 GB (High Bandwidth Memory) |
1 Based on C9606R chassis with 4 Line Cards operating at 2.4 Tbps.
2 Varies based on selected flexible SDM ASIC template.
3 Total routes are shared between IPv4 and IPv6.
4 Table Maximum. The exact % of allocation will depend on specific IP/mask combinations.
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series switches have flexible interface types and port densities that allow you to mix and match network configurations to meet the specific needs of campus networks. See the following table for more information.
| Cisco Catalyst 9606R Chassis | C9600-SUP-1 | C9600X-SUP-2 |
|---|---|---|
| 400G | - | 8 |
| 200G | - | 84 |
| 100G | 48 | 128 |
| 50G | - | 224 |
| 40G | 96 | 128 |
| 25G | 192 | 2562 |
| 10G | 192 | 2562 |
| 5G1 | 192 | - |
| 2.5G1 | 192 | - |
| 1G | 192 | 83 |
| 100M1 | 192 | - |
| 10M1 | 192 | - |
1 C9600-LC-48TX (Multigigabit Ethernet RJ45)
2 QSFP-4SFP Breakout Cable
3 C9600X-SUP-2 requires SFP-1G-SX or SFP-1G-LR with compatible line card(s) (see Cisco TMG Matrix for details)
4 Hardware-ready (based on TMG availability)
The following table lists physical specifications of Catalyst 9600X Supervisor Engine 2 and Supervisor Engine 1.
| Description | Specifications |
|---|---|
| SKU | C9600-SUP-1, C9600X-SUP-2 |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.7 x 15.0 x 13.41” (4.32 x 38.1 x 34.06 cm) to faceplate 1.7 x 15.0 x 15.7” (4.32 x 38.1 x 39.88 cm) to ejector |
| Weight | 5.45 Kg (12.02 lbs) |
| Rack Units (RU) | 1 RU |
| Operating Temperature | -5° to 45° C (23° to 113° F) up to 6,000 feet -5° to 40° C (23° to 104° F) up to 10,000 feet |
| Storage Temperature | -40° to 70° C (40° to 158° F) |
| Relative Humidity, Operating and Non- operating, Non-condensing | 10% to 95%, noncondensing |
| Altitude | -60 to 3,000 m (-197 to 9843 feet) |
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) (hours) | C9600-SUP-1: 271,420 C9600X-SUP-2: 305,880 |
Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series switches use flexible Software Database Manager (SDM) ASIC templates to enable universal deployments by leveraging the ASIC's ability to flexibly allocate resources to optimize table sizes for different places in the network.
Based on how the switch is used in the network, an appropriate standard SDM ASIC template may configured for specific features. The Catalyst 9600 Series Supervisor Engines support two types of SDM ASIC templates:
For more information, please visit Configuring SDM templates.
The following sections describe the Flexible ASIC SDM templates for C9600-SUP-1.
The following table describes the standard SDM ASIC templates for C9600-SUP-1.
| Features | Distribution Template | Core Template (Default) | NAT Template |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAC Addresses | 82,000 | 32,000 | 32,000 |
| IPv4/IPv6 Routes (LPM/Host) | 114,000 | 212,000 | 212,000 |
| Multicast Routes | 16,000 | 32,000 | 32,000 |
| IGMP/MLD Snooping | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| MPLS/SGT Label | 32,000 | 32,000 | 32,000 |
| NetFlow entries | 98,000 | 64,000 | 64,000 |
| NetFlow ACL | 1,000 ingress, 1,000 egress | 1,000 ingress, 1,000 egress | 1,000 ingress, 1,000 egress |
| Security ACLs | 27,0001 | 27,0002 | 20,0001 |
| QoS ACLs | 16,0001 | 16,0002 | 8,0001 |
| PBR/NAT | 3,000 | 3,000 | 15,500 |
| Tunnel/MACsec | 3,000 | 3,000 | 2,000 |
| LISP | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| STP Instances | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| CoPP | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
1 ACL allocation is configurable between ingress, egress, IPv4 and non IPv4 (Layer 2 and IPv6).
Performance and scalability numbers are per ASIC where applicable, with three ASICs in the Catalyst 9600 Series Supervisor Engine 1.
Beginning with the Cisco IOS XE 17.3.1 release, a custom SDM template will allow you to configure the forwarding (FIB) and access-control (ACL) features of the template based on your requirements.
| Features | Scale Values (Min – Max) | Step Units | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAC Addresses | 32,000 – 128,000 | 16,000 | 32,000 |
| IPv4/IPv6 Routes | 64,000 – 256,000 | 16,000 | 64,000 |
| Multicast Routes1 | 0 – 32,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 |
| IGMP/MLD Snooping1 | 0 – 32,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 |
| SGT/MPLS labels2 | 0 – 64,000 | 32,000 | 32,000 |
| NetFlow entries – Input3 | 0 – 64,000 | 32,000 | 32,000 |
| NetFlow entries – Output3 | 0 – 64,000 | 32,000 | 0 |
| Total Resources | 416,000 | ||
1 Total Layer 2 and Layer 3 Multicast entries may not exceed 48,000.
2 MPLS labels require double entries.
3 NetFlow records require double entries.
| Features | Scale Values (Min – Max) | Step Units | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security ACL - Input | 6,000 – 21,000 | 10-90% | 6,000 |
| Security ACL - Output | 6,000 – 21,000 | 10-90% | 21,000 |
| QoS ACL - Input | 2,000 – 14,000 | 10-90% | 8,000 |
| QoS ACL – Output | 2,000 – 14,000 | 10-90% | 8,000 |
| NetFlow ACL – Input | 250 – 750 | 10-90% | 512 |
| NetFlow ACL - Output | 250 – 750 | 10-90% | 512 |
| Flow SPAN - Input | 250 – 750 | 10-90% | 512 |
| Flow SPAN - Output | 250 – 750 | 10-90% | 512 |
| Total Resources | 54,000 | ||
The following sections describe the Flexible ASIC SDM templates for C9600X-SUP-2.
The following table describes the default SDM ASIC (Core) template for C9600X-SUP-2.
| Features | Default Template |
|---|---|
| MAC Addresses | 128,000 |
| IP Host Routes1 | 128,000 |
| IP LPM Routes1 | 2,000,000 |
| IP Multicast Routes1 | 32,000 |
| IGMP/MLD Snooping1 | 16,000 |
| MPLS Labels2 | 256,000 |
| Security/Object Groups | 32,000 |
| Security ACLs1 | 8,000 |
| QoS ACLs1 | 8,000 |
| PBR/NAT3 | 16,000 |
| GRE Tunnels | 1,024 |
| Sampled NetFlow entries1 | 2,000,000 |
1 IPv4 and IPv6 entries coexist in the same tables, but IPv6 entries require two entries.
2 Per-prefix labels are divided into internal (iBGP) and external (eBGP).
3 Feature is not available at FCS, but will be available in future software releases.
Beginning with the Cisco IOS XE 17.7.1 release, a custom SDM template allows you to configure several forwarding (FIB) features of the template based on your requirements. Note that access-control (ACL) customization is not supported and uses a shared (first-come, first-serve) model.
The following table describes the Custom SDM ASIC templates for C9600X-SUP-2.
Features | Default Value | Scale Values (Min – Max) | Step Units |
|---|---|---|---|
MAC Addresses | 128,000 | 32,0001 – 256,000 | 1,000 |
IPv4 Host Routes | 128,000 | 32,0001 – 256,000 | 1,000 |
IPv6 Host Routes | 64,000 | 16,0001 – 128,000 | 1,000 |
MPLS Labels3 | 256,000 | 02 – 512,000 | 1,000 |
Security/Object Groups | 32,000 | 02 – 512,000 | 1,000 |
Total Resources | 608,000 | ||
1 Critical features require a minimum allocation to insure operation. If a custom value if not defined, this value is used.
2 Some (non-critical) features are allowed to have a 0-entry allocation, to allow increased allocation of other features.
3 Per-prefix labels are divided into internal (iBGP) and external (eBGP).
Line cards provide the physical network ports and are essential modular components that enhance the adaptability and performance of Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series switches, meeting diverse network requirements and helping to protect the investment in network infrastructure.
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series switches offers the ability to mix and match a range of line cards to support numerous cores and distribution deployments. Supported line cards are listed in the following tables by part number.
| Product number | Description | C9600-SUP-1 | C9600X-SUP-2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9600X-LC-56YL4C | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Combo line card 56 ports 50/25/10GE SFP56 4 ports 100/40GE QSFP28 uplinks | Not supported | 17.13.1 |
| C9600X-LC-32CD | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Combo line card 30 ports 100/40GE QSFP28 2 ports 400/2002/100/40GE QSFP-DD | Not supported | 17.9.1 |
| C9600-LC-40YL4CD | C9600-LC-40YL4CD Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Combo line card 40 ports 1/10/25GE SFP and 2 ports 40/100GE QSFP Uplinks | 17.7.1 | 17.7.1 |
| C9600-LC-24C | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 24-port 40GE/12-Port 100GE | 16.11.1 | 17.7.1 |
| C9600-LC-48YL | isco Catalyst 9600 Series 48-port 25GE/10GE/1GE | 16.11.1 | 17.7.1 |
| C9600-LC-48TX | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 48-port RJ45 Copper - 10GE/5GE/2.5GE/1GE/100Mbps/10Mbps | 17.1.1 | 17.7.1 |
| C9600-LC-48S | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 48-Port 1GE | 17.2.1 | Not supported |
Line card | Port speed | Maximum ports with C9600-SUP-1 | Maximum ports with C9600X-SUP-2 |
|---|---|---|---|
C9600X-LC-56YL4C | 1 GE | NA | 83 |
25, 10 GE | NA | 2561 | |
50 GE | NA | 2561 | |
100 GE | NA | 16 | |
C9600X-LC-32CD | 40 GE | NA | 128 |
100 GE | NA | 128 | |
200 GE | NA | 8 | |
400 GE | NA | 8 | |
C9600-LC-40YL4CD | 1 GE | 160 | 83 |
25, 10 GE | 192 | 2561 | |
50 GE | NA | 2561 | |
100 GE | 8 | 16 | |
200 GE | NA | 8 | |
400 GE | NA | 8 | |
C9600-LC-24C | 40 GE | 96 | 96 |
100 GE | 48 | 96 | |
10 GE2 | 96 | 96 | |
C9600-LC-48YL | 1 GE | 192 | 83 |
25, 10 GE | 192 | 192 | |
50 GE | NA | 192 | |
C9600-LC-48S | 1 GE | 192 | NA |
C9600-LC-48TX | 5GE, 2.5GE, 1GE, 100M, 10M | 192 | NA |
10 GE | 192 | 192 |
1 Breakout support in roadmap, not available at FCS.
2 With CVR adapter.
3 C9600X-SUP-2 only supports SFP-1G-SX/LH optics for 1Gbps. See Cisco TMG Matrix for details.
| Line card | Max rated power C9600-SUP-1 | Max rated power C9600X-SUP-2 |
|---|---|---|
| C9600X-LC-56YL4C | NA | 420 W |
| C9600X-LC-32CD | NA | 420 W |
| C9600-LC-40YL4CD | 420 W | 420 W |
| C9600-LC-24C | 200 W | 280 W |
| C9600-LC-48YL | 230 W | 300 W |
| C9600-LC-48TX | 315 W | 315 W |
| C9600-LC-48S | 160 W | NA |
Catalyst 9600X-SUP-2 provides higher power to support higher high port speeds and density.
Line card | MTBF (Hours) |
|---|---|
C9600X-LC-56YL4C | 580,420 |
C9600X-LC-32CD | 580,420 |
C9600-LC-40YL4CD | 580,420 |
C9600-LC-24C | 710,750 |
C9600-LC-48YL | 640,750 |
C9600-LC-48TX | 543,000 |
C9600-LC-48S | 640,750 |
Feature | Description |
|---|---|
Standards | Gigabit Ethernet: IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ab |
Physical Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.7 x 15.0 x 13.41” (to faceplate) (4.32 x 38.1 x 34.06 cm) 1.7 x 15.0 x 15.7” (to ejector) (4.32 x 38.1 x 39.88 cm) |
Weight | C9600X-LC-56YL4C: 3.75 kg (8.27 lbs) C9600X-LC-32CD: 3.95 kg (8.71 lbs) C9600-LC-40YL4CD: 3.75 kg (8.27 lbs) C9600-LC-24C: 3.48 Kg (7.67 lbs) C9600-LC-48YL: 3.55 Kg (7.83 lbs) C9600-LC-48TX: 4.03 kg (8.88 lbs) C9600-LC-48S: 3.55 Kg (7.83 lbs) |
Operating Temperature | -5° to 45° C (23° to 113° F) up to 6,000 feet (1828.8 meter) -5° to 40° C (23° to 104° F) up to 10,000 feet (3048 meter) |
Storage Temperature | -40° to 75° C (40° to 167° F) |
Relative Humidity, Operating and Non- operating, Non-condensing | 10% to 95%, noncondensing |
Altitude | -60 to 3000 m (-197 to 9843 feet) |
Optical transceivers, also known as pluggable optics, are required to operate a Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series fiber optic Line Card. Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series fiber optic Line Cards provide a variety of optical port types and speeds. These are compatible with Cisco-branded or non-Cisco branded optical transceivers.
For details about the different optical modules supported by each line card and the minimum Cisco software release required for each of the supported optical modules, please visit the following links:
For more information about Cisco pluggable optics, please visit Optical Transceivers and Coherent Optics.
Cisco Smart Licensing is a flexible licensing model that provides you with an easier, faster, and more consistent way to purchase and manage software across the Cisco portfolio and across your organization. And it’s secure—you control what users can access. Licenses are managed through Cisco smart accounts. For a more detailed overview on Licensing, go to Cisco Software Licensing and Smart Accounts.
Creating Smart Accounts by using the Cisco Smart Software Manager (Cisco SSM) enables you to order devices and licensing packages and manage your software licenses from a centralized website. You can set up Cisco SSM to receive daily email alerts and to be notified of expiring add-on licenses that you want to renew.
You must order an add-on license in order to purchase a switch. When the license term expires, you can either renew the add-on license to continue using it or deactivate the add-on license and then reload the switch to continue operating with the base license capabilities.
Both the base and add-on licenses are also available for a 90-day evaluation period. An evaluation license is activated temporarily, without purchase. An expired evaluation license cannot be reactivated after reloading
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| Topic | Reference | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| General | Information on product-material-content laws and regulations | Cisco materials |
| Information on global product supply chain and logistics | Cisco supply-chain sustainability | |
| Information on electronic waste laws and regulations, including batteries and packaging | Cisco WEEE compliance | |
| Information on product takeback and reuse program | Cisco Takeback and Reuse Program | |
| Information on product circular design and net zero | Cisco environment circular economy Cisco commitment to net zero | |
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The Cisco Catalyst 9000 switching platform is designed for the new era of networking, with ASIC and software innovations to deliver an intent-based network. Within the Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series switching family, the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switches are Cisco's leading modular enterprise switching core and distribution platform, built for intent-based architecture, security, Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud.
Simply put, Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switches provide better functionality, performance, and security than previous models.
The benefits of upgrading to the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switches
Cisco offers several essential add-ons to enhance security and improve network management. Cisco account managers and solution architects can provide guidance to tackle your specific industry, business, or technology challenges.
| Product number | Description |
|---|---|
| C9606R (=) | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 6 Slot Chassis |
| C9600-SUP-1 (=) | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Supervisor 1 Module |
| C9600-SUP-1/2 | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Redundant Supervisor 1 Module |
| C9600X-SUP-2 (=) | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Supervisor 2 Module |
| C9600X-SUP-2/2 | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Redundant Supervisor 2 module |
| C9600-LC-24C (=) | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 24-Port 40GE/12-Port 100GE line card |
| C9600-LC-48YL (=) | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 48-Port 50/25/10/1GE line card |
| C9600-LC-48TX (=) | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 48-port RJ45 Copper – 10GE/5GE/2.5GE/1GE/100Mbps/10Mbps line card |
| C9600-LC-48S (=) | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 48-Port 1GE line card |
| C9600-LC-40YL4CD (=) | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Combo line card 40 ports 50/25/10GE SFP56 2 ports 200/100/40QSFP56 uplinks 2 ports 400/200/100GE QSFP-DD uplinks |
| C9600X-LC-56YL4C (=) | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Combo line card 56 ports 50/25/10GE SFP56 4 ports 100/40GE QSFP28 uplinks |
| C9600X-LC-32CD (=) | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Combo line card 30 ports 100/40G QSFP28 2 ports 400/200/100G QSFP-DD |
| C9606-FAN (=) | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series C9606 chassis fan tray |
| C9K-F2-SSD-240GB (=) | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 240GB SSD storage |
| C9K-F2-SSD-480GB (=) | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 480GB SSD storage |
| C9K-F2-SSD-960GB (=) | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 960GB SSD storage |
| Cisco DNA Software Term Licenses | Description |
| C9600-DNA-A | C9600 Cisco DNA Advantage Software subscription term license |
| C9600-DNA-A-3Y | C9600 Cisco DNA Advantage Software subscription, 3-year license |
| C9600-DNA-A-5Y | C9600 Cisco DNA Advantage Software subscription, 5-year license |
| C9600-DNA-A-7Y | C9600 Cisco DNA Advantage Software subscription, 7-year license |
| Cisco Catalyst Software term license | Description |
| C9600-DNX-A-3Y | C9600 Advantage Catalyst Software subscription, 3-year license |
| C9600-DNX-A-5Y | C9600 Advantage Catalyst Software subscription, 5-year license |
| C9600-DNX-A-7Y | C9600 Advantage Catalyst Software subscription, 7-year license |
| Power Supplies | Description |
| C9600-PWR-3KWAC (=) | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 3000W AC Power Supply |
| C9600-PWR-2KWAC (=) | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 2000W AC Power Supply |
| C9600-PWR-2KWDC (=) | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 2000W DC Power Supply |
| Spare accessories and kits | Description |
| C9606-SLOT-BLANK (=) | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series blank for chassis module slot |
| C9606-PWR-BLANK (=) | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series blank for chassis power supply slot |
| CAB-CONSOLE-USB | Console Cable 6ft with USB Type A and mini-B |
| CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 | Console Cable 6ft with RJ45 and DB9F |
| C9606-RACK-KIT= | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 6-slot chassis Rack Mount |
| C9606-ACC-KIT= | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 6-slot chassis Accessory Kit |
| C9606-SHELF-KIT= | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 6-slot chassis Shelf Install Kit |
| C9606-FB-23-KIT= | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 6-slot chassis Front to Back Kit |
The section below lists the safety and compliance information for the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series chassis.
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The section below lists the safety and compliance information for the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Supervisor Engines.
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The section below lists the safety and compliance information for the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series line cards.
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Electromagnetic emissions | Electromagnetic emissions |
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The following section lists management and standards support for the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series.
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Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series switches come with an Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW) that includes Next-Business-Day (NBD) delivery of replacement hardware where available and 90 days of 8x5 Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) support. Your formal warranty statement, including the warranty applicable to Cisco software, appears in the information packet that accompanies your Cisco product. We encourage you to carefully review the warranty statement shipped with your specific product before use. Cisco reserves the right to refund the purchase price as its exclusive warranty remedy. For further information about warranty terms, visit the Cisco Warranty portal.
The following table provides information about the E-LLW.
| Description | Cisco E-LLW |
|---|---|
| Devices covered | Applies to Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series switches. |
| Warranty duration | As long as the original customer owns the product. |
| End-of-Life Policy | In the event of discontinuance of product manufacture, Cisco warranty support is limited to 5 years from the announcement of discontinuance. |
| Hardware replacement | Cisco or its service center will use commercially reasonable efforts to ship a replacement for NBD delivery, where available. Otherwise, a replacement will be shipped within 10 working days after receipt of the Return Materials Authorization (RMA) request. Actual delivery times might vary depending on customer location. |
| Effective date | Hardware warranty commences from the date of shipment to customer (and in case of resale by a Cisco reseller, not more than 90 days after original shipment by Cisco). |
| TAC support | Cisco will provide during business hours, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, basic configuration, diagnosis, and troubleshooting of device-level problems for up to a 90-day period from the date of shipment of the originally purchased Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series product. This support does not include solution or network level support beyond the specific device under consideration. |
| Cisco.com access | Warranty allows guest access only to Cisco.com. |
Documentation and support
| New or revised topic | Described in | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Merged supervisor engines, line cards, and chassis in a single data sheet | All relevant sections | October 7, 2024 |
| Added simplified campus automation | All relevant sections | June 4, 2024 |
| Added 1G support for C9600X using SFP-1G-SX/LH | All applicable areas | April 15, 2024 |
| Added C9600X-LC-56YL4C line sections | All applicable areas | November 21, 2023 |
| Added Cisco Catalyst Software subscription | Software section | September 14, 2023 |
| Added 3000W AC power supply and updated Cisco environmental sustainability section | All applicable areas | November 24, 2022 |
| Added C9600X-LC-32CD sections | All applicable tables | June 14, 2022 |
| Added C9600X-SUP-2 and C9600-LC-40YL4CD sections | All applicable tables | February 03, 2022 |
| Added C9600-LC-48TX sections | All applicable tables | November 25, 2019 |
| Original version of C9600 Series switches data sheet | Data sheet | March 25, 2019 |
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