C9606R Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9606R (C9606R) is a high-performance modular chassis switch designed for enterprise campus core and aggregation deployments. As part of the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series, it provides industry-leading scalability, resiliency, and security.
Key Features
- 25.6 Tbps maximum switching capacity
- Support for 400G, 200G, 100G, 50G, 40G, 25G, and 10G interfaces
- 6 slots – 4 line card slots, 2 supervisor engine slots
- Platinum and titanium rated power supplies from 2000W to 3000W
- Side-to-side airflow with optional rear cable management
- Built-in telemetry, automation, and security capabilities
Quick Specification
Spec | Description |
---|---|
Form Factor | 8 RU |
Dimensions | 35.43 x 44.2 x 40.9 cm (13.95 x 17.4 x 16.1 in) |
Weight | 31.31 kg (69.03 lbs) with 2 PSUs and fan tray |
Operating Temperature | -5°C to 45°C (23°F to 113°F) |
MTBF | Over 4 million hours |
C9606R Use Cases
The Catalyst 9606R (C9606R) is ideal for:
- Campus core routing and switching
- High-speed server aggregation
- Interconnecting multiple buildings and distributions layers
- Supporting wireless architectures
- Network telemetry and automation
Recommended Elements for C9606R
Category | Element | Part Number | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Line Cards | 40G/100G Ethernet line cards | C9600-LC-48YL | 48-port 40G QSFP+ line card |
C9600-LC-24C | 24-port 100G QSFP28 line card | ||
Fabric Extender cards | C9600-LC-48S | 48-port 1/10G SFP+ fabric extender card | |
StackWise-Virtual technology | C9600-STACK-KIT | Kit for StackWise-Virtual connections | |
Power Supplies | Dual redundant AC power supplies | C9606R-PS-AC | AC power supply module |
Dual redundant DC power supplies | C9606R-PS-DC | DC power supply module | |
Management | Cisco DNA Center | DNA-C-BASE-K9 | Base license for DNA Center |
Cisco IOS XE software | Included with chassis | Advanced control and programmability | |
Security | Cisco TrustSec suite | C9600-CL-TRUSTSEC-K9 | TrustSec license for 9600 series |
Cisco SecureX platform | Available as a cloud-based service | Integrated threat detection and response |
Comparison to Similar Switches
Switch | Comparison |
---|---|
Catalyst 6840 | Higher port density and bandwidth capacity |
Nexus 9500 | Advanced programmability and telemetry, built-in automation |
Significantly greater route scale and ACL capacity |
Full Specifications
Section | Details |
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Chassis | Slots, power supplies, dimensions, weight, environmental specs |
Components | Supported supervisor engines and line cards |
Interfaces | Port density numbers for all interface types |
Performance | Throughput, latency, forwarding performance |
Features | Routing protocols, QoS, security, and more |
Power | Power supply wattages, MTBF, efficiency, input ratings |
Compliance | Regulatory standards compliance |
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