C9600-SUP-1 – 9.6 Tbps Supervisor Engine – Catalyst 9600
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C9600-SUP-1 Description
C9600-SUP-1 (Catalyst 9600 Supervisor Engine 1) is the core engine for Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series modular switches, delivering high-performance control, advanced routing, and enterprise-grade security for campus and aggregation networks. Powered by Cisco UADP 3.0 ASIC, it supports up to 2.4 Tbps per slot and 9.6 Tbps system switching capacity, ensuring non-blocking, line-rate performance. The module provides robust CPU resources (Intel x86, 16GB RAM), dual management ports (10G SFP+ and RJ45), USB, and console access. The C9600-SUP-1 enables hot swapping, supervisor redundancy, and advanced automation, making it ideal for scalable and resilient enterprise network backbones.
Product Highlights
Quick Specs
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Description |
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Product ID |
C9600-SUP-1 |
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Supported Chassis |
Cisco Catalyst 9606R |
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Ports |
1 x 10G SFP+ Mgmt, 1 x RJ45 Mgmt, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x RJ45 Console, 1 x Mini USB Console |
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Max Slot Bandwidth |
2.4 Tbps (1.2 Tbps full-duplex) per slot |
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System Switching Capacity |
Up to 9.6 Tbps (4.8 Tbps full-duplex) |
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CPU / Memory |
Intel 2.0 GHz x86, 8 cores, 16 GB DRAM, 16 GB Flash, SATA SSD option |
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Dimensions (H x W x D) |
1.7 x 15.0 x 13.41 in. (4.32 x 38.1 x 34.06 cm) |
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Weight |
5.45 kg (12.02 lbs) |
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Operating Temperature |
-5° to 45°C (up to 6000 ft), -5° to 40°C (up to 10,000 ft) |
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MTBF |
271,420 hours |
Key Features
Delivers up to 2.4 Tbps per slot and 9.6 Tbps system switching capacity, enabling non-blocking, line-rate forwarding for enterprise-scale networks.
Supports robust Layer 2/3 routing, IPv4/IPv6, hardware-based MACsec, programmable QoS/ACL, and comprehensive policy enforcement.
Includes 10G SFP+ and RJ45 management ports, dual USB, dual console, and supports model-driven automation (NETCONF, RESTCONF, YANG).
Enables 1+1 supervisor redundancy, seamless in-service software upgrades (ISSU), and hot-swappable operation for maximum uptime.
Features Intel x86 CPU, 8 cores, 16GB DRAM, 16GB Flash, and SATA SSD option for enhanced programmability, analytics, and application hosting.
Compatible with a wide range of Catalyst 9600 Series line cards, ensuring long-term network scalability and modular investment protection.
Application Scenarios
Perfect for campus aggregation/core requiring high-capacity routing, security, and reliable network control.
Ideal for ISPs and carriers deploying multi-terabit switching and flexible management at the metro or aggregation layer.
Supports public sector, education, and smart city projects needing secure, programmable, and always-on core networking.
Hardware & Module Support
Product Comparison
| Compatibility Information | C9600-SUP-1 | C9600X-SUP-2 |
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| Chassis compatibility | Supported on Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 6 Slot Chassis (C9606R). | |
| Minimum software requirements | Cisco IOS XE Gibraltar 16.11.1 and later releases.See the Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switches document for the latest software release requirements. | Cisco IOS XE 17.7.1 and later releases. |
| Chassis slot restrictions | C9606R: Slots 3 and 4 only (redundant supervisor engines supported). The primary supervisor engine can be installed in either slot. | |
| Bandwidth per slot | 2.4 Tbps full-duplex per slot | 6.4 Tbps full-duplex per slot |
| Memory | Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM): 16 GB | Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM): 32 GB |
| Onboard flash: 16 GB | Onboard flash: 16 GB | |
| Line Card compatibility | C9600-LC-40YL4CDC9600-LC-24CC9600-LC-48YLC9600-LC-48TXC9600-LC-48S | C9600-LC-40YL4CDC9600-LC-24CC9600-LC-48YLC9600-LC-48TX |
Front Panel Components
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1 |
Supervisor engine LEDs |
6 |
Ejector levers |
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2 |
Reset button |
7 |
RJ-45 console port |
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3 |
USB 3.0 Type A ports |
8 |
USB mini Type B console port |
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4 |
RJ-45 Ethernet management port |
9 |
10 G SFP+ management port |
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5 |
RFID embedded on the left ejector lever |
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Specifications
Packaging weight and dimensions included:| Weight | 15.24 kg |
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| Dimensions | 58 × 54 × 18 cm |
| Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
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| Product ID | C9600-SUP-1 | Supported Chassis | Catalyst 9606R |
| Max Slot Bandwidth | 2.4 Tbps (1.2 Tbps full-duplex) | System Switching Capacity | 9.6 Tbps (4.8 Tbps full-duplex) |
| CPU / Memory | Intel 2.0 GHz x86, 8C, 16GB DRAM, 16GB Flash | SSD Support | Optional SATA SSD (up to 960GB) |
| Management Ports | 1 x 10G SFP+ Mgmt, 1 x RJ45 Mgmt | Console Ports | 1 x RJ45 Console, 1 x Mini USB Console |
| USB Ports | 2 x USB 3.0 | Supervisor Redundancy | 1+1 (SSO, ISSU, hot swap) |
| ASIC | Cisco UADP 3.0 | MACsec Support | Yes (256-bit AES) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.7 x 15.0 x 13.41 in. (4.32 x 38.1 x 34.06 cm) | Weight | 5.45 kg (12.02 lbs) |
| Operating Temp. | -5° to 45°C (up to 6000 ft), -5° to 40°C (up to 10,000 ft) | Humidity | 10% to 95%, non-condensing |
| MTBF | 271,420 hours | Minimum Software | IOS XE 16.11.1 |
| Automation | NETCONF, RESTCONF, YANG, ZTP | Application Hosting | Yes (SATA SSD) |
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Questions & Answers
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