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C9606R – 6 Slots – modular chassis – Cisco Catalyst 9600
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| Weight | 77 kg |
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| Dimensions | 84 × 70 × 65 cm |
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C9606R Description
C9606R (Catalyst 9600 Series 6-slot modular chassis) is the foundation of Cisco’s flagship modular switching platform for next-generation enterprise campus, core, and aggregation networks. Featuring 4 high-speed line card slots and 2 redundant supervisor slots, it supports up to 25.6 Tbps switching capacity, 400G/200G/100G/50G/25G/10G ports, and offers full hot-swappable module design. The C9606R chassis includes side-to-side airflow, front/rear serviceable fan tray, and accommodates up to 4 hot-swappable AC/DC power supplies. Built for always-on availability, it enables seamless in-service software upgrades, redundant supervisors, advanced automation, and asset tracking via embedded RFID, making it the ideal choice for scalable, future-proof campus and aggregation deployments.
Product Highlights
Line card slots
Supervisor engine slots
Bandwidth per slot
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Description |
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Product ID |
C9606R |
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Form Factor |
6-slot modular chassis |
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Line Card Slots |
4 |
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Supervisor Slots |
2 (redundant, slots 3 & 4) |
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Max Slot Bandwidth |
6.4 Tbps (SUP-2) / 2.4 Tbps (SUP-1) |
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System Switching Capacity |
Up to 25.6 Tbps (12.8 Tbps full-duplex) |
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Power Supply Bays |
4 (AC/DC hot-swappable) |
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Fan Tray |
1 (9 redundant fans, hot-swappable) |
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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 |
4,113,900 hours |
Key Features
Scalable 6-Slot Modular Design
Accommodates up to 4 line cards and 2 redundant supervisor engines, supporting flexible, investment-protected expansion.
Massive Switching Capacity
Delivers up to 25.6 Tbps (12.8 Tbps full-duplex) system capacity, enabling dense 400G/100G/50G/25G/10G aggregation.
Full Redundancy & High Availability
Supports redundant supervisors, PSUs, and fan trays; all hot-swappable for uninterrupted operations and in-service upgrades.
Advanced Cooling & Power Efficiency
Features side-to-side airflow, intelligent fan tray (9 fans), up to 4 hot-swappable AC/DC power modules, and high energy efficiency.
Comprehensive Security & Automation
Integrates with Cisco Trust Anchor, MACsec support (with suitable line card/SUP), asset RFID, and supports advanced automation via model-driven programmability.
Future-Proof & Easy Maintenance
Front and rear module accessibility, modular upgrades, and robust chassis mean low total cost of ownership and long lifecycle.
Applications Scenarios
Enterprise Campus Core & Aggregation
Ideal for large campus cores requiring massive, resilient aggregation with seamless expansion for digital transformation.
Service Provider Metro & Backbone
Enables ISPs/carriers to build scalable, high-availability metro/core aggregation and dense 400G backbones.
Education, Research & Smart Cities
Supports high-performance, future-ready networking for universities, research institutes, and public sector digital infrastructure.
Cisco Catalyst 9600R Switch Panel Components
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1 |
Chassis handholds |
5 |
Power switches |
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2 |
Chassis Radio Frequency ID (RFID) |
6 |
System ground with ground lug screw holes on each side |
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3 |
Line card slots |
7 |
Power Supply modules |
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4 |
Supervisor Module slots |
8 |
Fan tray assembly |
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1 |
Captive installation screws to remove the fan tray assembly. |
3 |
Fan tray assembly handle |
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2 |
Blue beacon LED on the rear panel of the fan tray (always matches the blue beacon on the front panel of the fan tray) |
4 |
Rear exhaust for the power supply modules |
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | C9606R | Form Factor | 6-slot modular chassis |
| Line Card Slots | 4 | Supervisor Slots | 2 (redundant, slots 3 & 4) |
| Max Slot Bandwidth | 6.4 Tbps (SUP-2) / 2.4 Tbps (SUP-1) | System Switching Capacity | 25.6 Tbps (12.8 Tbps full-duplex) |
| Power Supply Bays | 4 (hot-swappable, AC/DC) | Fan Tray | 1 (9 fans, hot-swappable) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 13.95 x 17.4 x 16.1 in. (35.43 x 44.2 x 40.9 cm) |
Weight | 31.31 kg (69.03 lbs, with 2 PSUs & fan tray) |
| Operating Temperature | -5° to 45°C (up to 6000 ft), -5° to 40°C (up to 10,000 ft) |
MTBF | 4,113,900 hours |
| Hot Swappable Modules | Supervisors, line cards, PSUs, fan tray | RFID Support | Yes (asset tracking) |
| Redundant Supervisors | Yes (1+1, SSO, ISSU) | Automation | NETCONF, RESTCONF, YANG, RFID |
| Compliance & Security | Trust Anchor, MACsec (with SUP/line card) | Chassis Airflow | Side-to-side, front/rear service |
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