C9600X-SUP-2 – 25.6Tbps supervisor engine – Cisco Catalyst 9600

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C9600X-SUP-2 Description

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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

System Switching Capacity
Per-slot Switching Capacity
Forwarding Rate

Quick Specs

Parameter

Description

Product ID

C9600X-SUP-2

Supported Chassis

Cisco Catalyst 9606R

Ports

2 x 10G SFP+ Mgmt, 1 x RJ45 Mgmt, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x RJ45 Console, 1 x Mini USB Console

Max Slot Bandwidth

6.4 Tbps (3.2 Tbps full-duplex) per slot

System Switching Capacity

Up to 25.6 Tbps (12.8 Tbps full-duplex)

CPU / Memory

Intel 2.7 GHz x86, 8 cores, 32 GB DRAM, 16 GB Flash, SATA SSD option, 8 GB HBM

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 Temperature

-5° to 45°C (up to 6000 ft), -5° to 40°C (up to 10,000 ft)

MTBF

305,880 hours

Key Features

Industry-Leading 6.4 Tbps/Slot Bandwidth

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.

Silicon One Q200 ASIC & 400G-Ready

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.

Advanced Routing & Programmability

Supports extensive IPv4/IPv6 routing, flexible SDN, virtualization, and full model-driven programmability via NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNMI, and YANG.

Full-Spectrum Security: MACsec & WAN MACsec

Enables hardware-based MACsec-256 and WAN MACsec encryption (with license), safeguarding campus and inter-site traffic with end-to-end secure transport.

High-Performance CPU & Memory

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.

Ultimate Availability & Automation

Supports 1+1 supervisor redundancy, seamless in-service upgrades (ISSU), hot swapping, advanced environmental monitoring, and RFID for asset management.

Applications Scenarios

Large Enterprise Core & Digital Campus Backbone

Ideal for next-gen campus core, enabling high-density 100G/400G backbone aggregation and future-proof scalability.

Service Provider Metro & Data Center Interconnect

Perfect for ISPs, carriers, or cloud providers needing 400G/200G/100G DCI, metro aggregation, and secure, high-throughput core switching.

Smart City, Education & Research Networks

Suited for public sector, education, and HPC research needing secure, programmable, and ultra-high performance core infrastructure.

Hardware & Module Support

  • Chassis Support: Cisco Catalyst 9606R only
  • Line Card Compatibility: Supports C9600X-LC-56YL4C, C9600X-LC-32CD, C9600-LC-24C, C9600-LC-48YL, C9600-LC-40YL4CD, C9600-LC-48TX
  • Redundant Supervisor Support: 1+1 active/standby, hot swappable
  • All modules, line cards, PSUs, and fan trays are hot-swappable

Product Comparison

Compatibility Information

C9600-SUP-1

C9600X-SUP-2

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

1

Supervisor engine LEDs

6

10G SFP+ management ports

2

Reset button

7

RJ-45 console port

3

USB 3.0 Type A ports

8

Ejector levers

4

RJ-45 Ethernet management port

9

RFID embedded on the left ejector lever

5

USB mini Type B console port

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Quality Certifications

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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    Documentation is okay, could be improved for advanced config.

    Ainsley Wood
    Posted on 22/11/2023
    Verified Buyer
    5.0

    Would buy again for DC upgrades.

    Kayson Allen
    Posted on 19/10/2023
    Verified Buyer
    5.0

    No failures in six months of use.

    Dominic King
    Posted on 14/10/2023
    Verified Buyer
    5.0

    All features work as described, would recommend.

    Ayaan Brooks
    Posted on 18/09/2023
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    Layer23-switch.com shipped quickly, support was excellent.

Questions & Answers

  • What are the main performance features of Catalyst C9600X-SUP-2 supervisor?

    High-speed switching, redundancy, and security features.

  • Which chassis are compatible with this supervisor engine?

    9600X chassis.

  • Does it support hardware redundancy and hot standby?

    Yes, it supports hardware redundancy and hot standby to ensure nonstop operation in mission-critical networks.

  • What is the recommended software version?

    See Cisco support for latest recommendation.

  • Are advanced security and analytics included?

    Yes, built-in analytics and security features help protect network integrity and monitor traffic patterns.

  • Is it possible to upgrade in-service without downtime?

    Yes, In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) is supported, allowing system upgrades without network interruption.

  • What are the main supported protocols?

    Standard enterprise and campus protocols.

  • What is the typical warranty for supervisors?

    Standard Cisco warranty.

  • How does it compare to C9600-SUP-1?

    Higher performance, newer features.

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