C9606R-48S-BN-A – 48x1G SFP Ports – 1xSUP 1xLC Bundle – DNA Advantage
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C9606R-48S-BN-A Description
C9606R-48S-BN-A is a Cisco Catalyst 9606R modular switch bundle with one C9600-SUP-1 supervisor and one C9600-LC-48S 48-port 1G SFP line card.
This SKU fits campus core or distribution purchases where the first Catalyst 9606R line-card requirement is 1G fiber density. Compared with a C9606R build using C9600-LC-48YL or C9600-LC-48TX, C9606R-48S-BN-A keeps the starting interface plan on 1G SFP fiber instead of higher-speed SFP-family ports or multigigabit copper.
Before the order is released, verify the C9600-SUP-1 requirement for the 48S line card, Cisco DNA Advantage term, Network Advantage license, 1G SFP optics, power supplies, power cords, rack space, and side-to-side airflow path.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9606R-48S-BN-A |
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Product family |
Cisco Catalyst 9606R Switch |
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Product type |
Modular campus core and distribution switch bundle |
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Bundle scope |
6-slot chassis with 1x supervisor and 1x line card |
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Included supervisor |
C9600-SUP-1 |
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Included line card |
C9600-LC-48S |
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Line card ports |
48 x 1G SFP |
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Supervisor requirement for C9600-LC-48S |
C9600-SUP-1 only |
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Network license |
C9600 Network Advantage |
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Cisco DNA subscription |
Cisco Catalyst 9600 DNA Advantage term license |
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Chassis line card slots |
4 |
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Power supply bays |
4 |
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Minimum software release for C9600-LC-48S |
Cisco IOS XE 17.2.1 |
Product Performance
Key Features
The bundle starts the C9606R chassis with one C9600-LC-48S line card, which keeps the initial port plan focused on 1G SFP fiber rather than mixing multiple line-card families at purchase time.
C9600-LC-48S is supported only with C9600-SUP-1, so the supervisor is not a casual upgrade item when this exact 48-port 1G SFP profile is required.
The C9606R chassis provides two supervisor slots and four line-card slots, leaving room for redundancy and later module expansion after the initial 48S deployment is installed.
Cisco ordering information ties Catalyst 9600 hardware purchases to Network Advantage plus a Cisco Catalyst or Cisco DNA Advantage subscription, and this bundle is documented with DNA-A licensing.
The C9606R fan tray uses side-to-side airflow, which makes cabinet placement and clearance part of the same approval path as the line-card and power design.
The chassis supports up to four AC or DC power supply modules, so procurement should lock the PSU type, power cords, and any redundant hardware before finalizing the bill of materials.
Application Scenarios
Use C9606R-48S-BN-A when a campus distribution or aggregation layer still needs a dense 1G SFP handoff point in a modular Catalyst 9606R chassis.
Select this bundle when the site wants Catalyst 9600 chassis operations, C9600-SUP-1 supervision, and Network Advantage licensing while the first deployed line card remains the 48-port 1G SFP module.
Choose this SKU for projects that must preserve existing 1G fiber optics or fiber plant planning before approving separate 10G, 25G, 40G, or 100G line-card purchases.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9606R-48S-BN-A |
C9606R with C9600-LC-48YL |
C9606R with C9600-LC-48TX |
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Reference type |
Exact Cisco primary PID bundle |
Chassis with selectable 48YL line-card profile |
Chassis with selectable 48TX line-card profile |
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Product family |
Cisco Catalyst 9606R |
Cisco Catalyst 9606R |
Cisco Catalyst 9606R |
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Chassis form factor |
6-slot modular chassis |
6-slot modular chassis |
6-slot modular chassis |
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Starting line card |
C9600-LC-48S |
C9600-LC-48YL |
C9600-LC-48TX |
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Port count |
48 ports |
48 ports |
48 ports |
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Port media |
SFP fiber |
SFP56/SFP28/SFP+ fiber |
RJ45 multigigabit copper |
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Port speed profile |
1G SFP |
25G/10G/1G with C9600-SUP-1 or 50G/25G/10G with C9600X-SUP-2 |
10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M/10M with C9600-SUP-1 or 10G with C9600X-SUP-2 |
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Supervisor compatibility |
C9600-SUP-1 only for C9600-LC-48S |
C9600-SUP-1 and C9600X-SUP-2 |
C9600-SUP-1 and C9600X-SUP-2 |
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Minimum software with C9600-SUP-1 |
Cisco IOS XE 17.2.1 |
Cisco IOS XE 16.11.1 |
Cisco IOS XE 17.1.1 |
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C9600X-SUP-2 support |
Not supported for C9600-LC-48S |
Cisco IOS XE 17.7.1 minimum |
Cisco IOS XE 17.7.1 minimum |
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Bandwidth per slot |
96 Gbps full-duplex |
2.4 Tbps full-duplex with C9600-SUP-1 |
2.4 Tbps full-duplex with C9600-SUP-1 |
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Network license context |
C9600 Network Advantage in bundle |
Network Advantage required with hardware order |
Network Advantage required with hardware order |
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Subscription context |
Cisco DNA Advantage term license in bundle |
Cisco Catalyst or Cisco DNA Advantage term selection |
Cisco Catalyst or Cisco DNA Advantage term selection |
- In a C9606R-48S-BN-A vs C9606R with C9600-LC-48YL comparison, the key difference is the interface plan: 48S is a 1G SFP profile while 48YL is the higher-speed SFP-family profile.
- The C9606R-48S-BN-A difference from a C9606R with C9600-LC-48TX is fiber versus copper; 48S uses SFP fiber ports, while 48TX is the RJ45 multigigabit line-card path.
- For buyers deciding which model to choose, C9606R-48S-BN-A is the exact 1xSUP and 1xLC DNA-A bundle when the starting line card must be C9600-LC-48S.
- In a C9606R-48S-BN-A comparison against other C9606R line-card builds, verify supervisor compatibility first because 48S cannot be moved to C9600X-SUP-2.
Selection Guide
1. Choose it for a 1G SFP starting bill
Select C9606R-48S-BN-A when the approved first line card is C9600-LC-48S and the deployment needs forty-eight 1G SFP interfaces.
2. Keep SUP-1 tied to the order
Do not substitute C9600X-SUP-2 for this 48S requirement, because Cisco documents C9600-LC-48S support only with C9600-SUP-1.
3. Compare 48YL before speed upgrades
Move to a C9606R build with C9600-LC-48YL only when the port plan requires 10G, 25G, or 50G SFP-family links instead of a 1G SFP-only profile.
4. Separate fiber and copper requirements
Use C9600-LC-48TX planning instead of this bundle when the access or distribution requirement is RJ45 multigigabit copper rather than SFP fiber.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Exact PID |
Confirm C9606R-48S-BN-A |
Separates the official 1xSUP and 1xLC bundle from a base C9606R chassis order |
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Supervisor engine |
Confirm C9600-SUP-1 |
C9600-LC-48S is documented only for C9600-SUP-1 |
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Line card |
Confirm one C9600-LC-48S |
The SKU is built around the 48-port 1G SFP line-card profile |
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Software baseline |
Confirm Cisco IOS XE 17.2.1 or later for C9600-LC-48S |
The 48S minimum software release is different from several other C9600 line cards |
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Licensing |
Confirm C9600 Network Advantage and Cisco DNA Advantage term details |
Cisco ordering information requires the hardware and subscription choices to be aligned |
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Optics plan |
Confirm 1G SFP transceiver model, fiber type, reach, and quantity |
The line card provides SFP ports but the optical BOM still needs an approved transceiver plan |
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Power and airflow |
Confirm PSU type, power cords, rack fit, and side-to-side cooling path |
Installation depends on chassis power design and cabinet airflow clearance |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
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C9600-SUP-1/2 |
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series redundant Supervisor 1 module |
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C9600-LC-48YL |
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 48-port 25GE/10GE/1GE line card |
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C9600-LC-48TX |
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 48-port RJ45 multigigabit line card |
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C9600-LC-24C |
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 24-port 40GE or 12-port 100GE line card |
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C9600-PWR-2KWAC |
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 2000W AC power supply |
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C9600-PWR-2KWDC |
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 2000W DC power supply |
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C9606-FAN |
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series C9606 chassis fan tray |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco | Product ID | C9606R-48S-BN-A |
| Product family | Cisco Catalyst 9606R Switch | Product type | Modular switch bundle |
| Exact Cisco product line PID | C9606R-48S-BN-A | Bundle scope | 6-slot chassis with 1x supervisor and 1x line card |
| Bundle supervisor | C9600-SUP-1 | Bundle line card | C9600-LC-48S |
| Network license | C9600 Network Advantage | Cisco DNA license | C9600 DNA Advantage term license |
| Chassis platform | Cisco Catalyst 9606R 6-slot chassis | Chassis slots | 6 horizontal slots |
| Line card slots | 4 | Supervisor slots | 2 |
| Supported chassis supervisors | C9600-SUP-1 and C9600X-SUP-2 | C9600-LC-48S supervisor requirement | C9600-SUP-1 only |
| Line card ports | 48 x 1G SFP | Supported port speed on C9600-LC-48S | 1G |
| Minimum software for C9600-LC-48S with C9600-SUP-1 | Cisco IOS XE 17.2.1 | C9600X-SUP-2 support for C9600-LC-48S | Not supported |
| C9600-LC-48S bandwidth per slot | 96 Gbps full-duplex | C9600-SUP-1 system switching capacity | Up to 9.6 Tbps |
| C9600-SUP-1 forwarding rate | 3 Bpps | C9600-SUP-1 per-slot switching capacity | Up to 2.4 Tbps |
| C9600-LC-48S AC-input power allocated | 256 W | C9600-LC-48S heat dissipation | 874 BTU/hr |
| C9600-LC-48S weight | 7.83 lb (3.55 kg) | C9600-SUP-1 weight | 12.02 lb (5.45 kg) |
| Power supply bays | 4 | Supported power supply modules | AC or DC power supply modules |
| Fan tray | C9606-FAN with 9 fans | Airflow | Side-to-side airflow |
| Rack units | 8 RU | Dimensions | 13.95 x 17.4 x 16.1 in. (35.43 x 44.2 x 40.9 cm) |
| Chassis weight with two AC power supplies and fan tray | 63.0 lb (31.31 kg) | Chassis weight without fan tray and power supply units | 55.90 lb (25.36 kg) |
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