C9600X-SUP-2 – 25.6 Tbps Supervisor Engine – Catalyst 9600X
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C9600X-SUP-2 Description
C9600X-SUP-2 (Catalyst 9600X Supervisor Engine 2) is the next-generation control engine for Cisco Catalyst 9600 modular switches, delivering up to 6.4 Tbps per slot and 25.6 Tbps system switching capacity. Based on Cisco Silicon One Q200 ASIC, it enables industry-leading 400G/200G/100G/40G high-speed networking, advanced Layer 2/3 routing, MACsec and WAN MACsec encryption, and powerful automation for campus, core, and data center deployments. Featuring dual 10G SFP+ management ports, 32GB RAM, 8GB high-bandwidth memory, and full support for container-based application hosting, C9600X-SUP-2 empowers scalable, secure, and future-ready campus backbone and service provider environments.
Product Highlights
Quick Specs
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Description |
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Product ID |
C9600X-SUP-2 |
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Supported Chassis |
Cisco Catalyst 9606R |
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Ports |
2 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 |
6.4 Tbps (3.2 Tbps full-duplex) per slot |
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System Switching Capacity |
Up to 25.6 Tbps (12.8 Tbps full-duplex) |
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CPU / Memory |
Intel 2.7 GHz x86, 8 cores, 32 GB DRAM, 16 GB Flash, SATA SSD option, 8 GB HBM |
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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 |
305,880 hours |
Key Features
Delivers up to 6.4 Tbps per slot and 25.6 Tbps system switching capacity for maximum scalability and non-blocking performance in demanding networks.
Built on Cisco’s next-gen Silicon One Q200 ASIC with 8GB HBM, supporting 400G/200G/100G/40G, ultra-low latency, and deep packet buffers for large-scale campus or DCI.
Supports extensive IPv4/IPv6 routing, flexible SDN, virtualization, and full model-driven programmability via NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNMI, and YANG.
Enables hardware-based MACsec-256 and WAN MACsec encryption (with license), safeguarding campus and inter-site traffic with end-to-end secure transport.
Equipped with Intel 2.7 GHz x86 CPU, 8 cores, 32GB DRAM, 8GB HBM, 16GB Flash, and optional SATA SSD for analytics, telemetry, and application hosting.
Supports 1+1 supervisor redundancy, seamless in-service upgrades (ISSU), hot swapping, advanced environmental monitoring, and RFID for asset management.
Application Scenarios
Ideal for next-gen campus core, enabling high-density 100G/400G backbone aggregation and future-proof scalability.
Perfect for ISPs, carriers, or cloud providers needing 400G/200G/100G DCI, metro aggregation, and secure, high-throughput core switching.
Suited for public sector, education, and HPC research needing secure, programmable, and ultra-high performance core infrastructure.
Hardware & Module Support
Product Comparison
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Compatibility Information |
C9600-SUP-1 |
C9600X-SUP-2 |
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Chassis compatibility |
Supported on Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 6 Slot Chassis (C9606R). | |
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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. |
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Chassis slot restrictions |
C9606R: Slots 3 and 4 only (redundant supervisor engines supported). The primary supervisor engine can be installed in either slot. | |
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Bandwidth per slot |
2.4 Tbps full-duplex per slot |
6.4 Tbps full-duplex per slot |
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Memory |
Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM): 16 GB |
Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM): 32 GB |
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Onboard flash: 16 GB |
Onboard flash: 16 GB | |
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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 |
10G SFP+ management ports |
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2 |
Reset button |
7 |
RJ-45 console port |
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3 |
USB 3.0 Type A ports |
8 |
Ejector levers |
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4 |
RJ-45 Ethernet management port |
9 |
RFID embedded on the left ejector lever |
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5 |
USB mini Type B console port |
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Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | C9600X-SUP-2 | Supported Chassis | Catalyst 9606R |
| Max Slot Bandwidth | 6.4 Tbps (3.2 Tbps full-duplex) | System Switching Capacity | 25.6 Tbps (12.8 Tbps full-duplex) |
| CPU / Memory | Intel 2.7 GHz x86, 8C, 32GB DRAM, 8GB HBM | SSD Support | Optional SATA SSD (up to 960GB) |
| Management Ports | 2 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 Silicon One Q200 | MACsec / WAN MACsec | Yes (256-bit, WAN MACsec, license) |
| 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 | 305,880 hours | Minimum Software | IOS XE 17.7.1 |
| Automation | NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNMI, YANG, ZTP | Application Hosting | Yes (Containers, SSD, 8GB HBM) |
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