C9610-SUP-3XL – Supervisor 3XL Module – 6.4Tbps Slots – C9610R
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C9610-SUP-3XL Description
C9610-SUP-3XL is the Cisco C9610 Supervisor 3XL module for C9610R chassis designs that need the higher-scale K100 supervisor option.
It is the supervisor to review when route scale, ACL scale, Flexible NetFlow scale, and buffering requirements point beyond the standard Supervisor 3. The module belongs in the C9610R dedicated supervisor slots and should be paired with the same supervisor type when redundancy is required.
Before purchase, confirm the C9610R chassis, matched supervisor plan, line-card mix, Cisco IOS XE release, SSD requirement, and support coverage. Layer23-Switch can help check price, stock, warranty terms, shipping timing, and compatibility before the 3XL supervisor is quoted.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
|---|---|
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Product ID |
C9610-SUP-3XL |
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Product family |
Cisco C9610 Series Smart Switches |
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Product type |
Supervisor 3XL module |
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Cisco ordering description |
Cisco C9610 Series Smart Switches Supervisor 3XL module |
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Supported chassis |
Cisco C9610R |
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Dedicated supervisor slots |
Slots 5 and 6 |
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Redundant supervisor requirement |
Same supervisor type in the chassis |
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Forwarding ASICs |
4 x Cisco Silicon One K100 |
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Fabric ASIC |
1 x Cisco Silicon One Q200L |
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System switching capacity |
Up to 51.2 Tbps; 25.6 Tbps full-duplex |
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Per-slot switching capacity |
Up to 6.4 Tbps; 3.2 Tbps full-duplex |
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Forwarding rate |
Up to 15.6 Bpps |
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DRAM |
32 GB |
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Flash |
16 GB |
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SSD capacity |
Up to 960 GB |
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Packet buffer |
256 MB plus 8 GB |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE 17.18.1 |
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Weight |
31.1 lb (14.1 kg) |
Application Scenarios
Use C9610-SUP-3XL when the C9610R chassis is planned for a campus core, edge, or gateway role where larger routing tables, deeper packet buffering, and higher policy scale are required in the supervisor design.
Select this SKU when the chassis must run a matched 3XL supervisor pair in slots 5 and 6. Cisco documentation does not support mixing C9610-SUP-3 and C9610-SUP-3XL in the same redundant chassis, so the installed module and the spare order should be checked together.
Choose C9610-SUP-3XL when a migration from an older modular core needs C9610R line-card capacity plus higher IPv4, IPv6, ACL, and Flexible NetFlow scale than the Supervisor 3 module provides.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9610-SUP-3XL | |
|---|---|---|
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Product family |
Cisco C9610 Series Smart Switches |
Cisco C9610 Series Smart Switches |
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Product type |
Supervisor 3XL module |
Supervisor 3 module |
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Supported chassis |
Cisco C9610R |
Cisco C9610R |
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Dedicated supervisor slots |
Slots 5 and 6 |
Slots 5 and 6 |
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Forwarding ASICs |
4 x Cisco Silicon One K100 |
4 x Cisco Silicon One E100 |
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Fabric ASIC |
1 x Cisco Silicon One Q200L |
1 x Cisco Silicon One Q200L |
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System switching capacity |
Up to 51.2 Tbps; 25.6 Tbps full-duplex |
Up to 51.2 Tbps; 25.6 Tbps full-duplex |
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Per-slot switching capacity |
Up to 6.4 Tbps; 3.2 Tbps full-duplex |
Up to 6.4 Tbps; 3.2 Tbps full-duplex |
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Forwarding rate |
Up to 15.6 Bpps |
Up to 15.6 Bpps |
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DRAM |
32 GB |
32 GB |
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Flash |
16 GB |
16 GB |
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SSD capacity |
Up to 960 GB |
Up to 960 GB |
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Total MAC addresses |
Up to 128,000 |
Up to 128,000 |
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Total IPv4 routes |
Up to 2,000,000 |
Up to 1,000,000 |
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Total IPv6 routes |
Up to 1,000,000 |
Up to 500,000 |
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Security ACL scale |
Up to 36,000 ingress and 36,000 egress |
Up to 21,000 ingress and 21,000 egress |
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QoS ACL scale |
Up to 8,000 ingress and 8,000 egress |
Up to 5,000 ingress and 5,000 egress |
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NetFlow entries |
Up to 64,000 ingress and 64,000 egress |
Up to 32,000 ingress and 32,000 egress |
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Packet buffer |
256 MB plus 8 GB |
256 MB; 4 x 64 MB |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE 17.18.1 |
Cisco IOS XE 17.18.1 |
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Weight |
31.1 lb (14.1 kg) |
31.1 lb (14.1 kg) |
- C9610-SUP-3XL keeps the same C9610R supervisor slot position, system switching capacity, forwarding rate, DRAM, flash, SSD capacity, software floor, and module weight as C9610-SUP-3.
- The 3XL difference is scale: Cisco lists K100 forwarding ASICs, 2M IPv4 routes, 1M IPv6 routes, larger ACL scale, higher Flexible NetFlow scale, and 256 MB plus 8 GB packet buffering for this model.
- C9610-SUP-3 is the leaner quote path when the project only needs the lower route and buffer scale; C9610-SUP-3XL should be priced when route tables, edge policy, or gateway scale are the approval drivers.
- For price and stock checks, keep the supervisor model separate from the C9610R chassis, line cards, SSD storage, software subscription, warranty support, and shipping schedule.
Selection Guide
1. Start with forwarding scale, not only chassis size
Select C9610-SUP-3XL when the C9610R build depends on the larger route, ACL, NetFlow, or buffer values documented for the 3XL supervisor.
2. Keep the redundant pair consistent
If two supervisors are required, confirm both modules are C9610-SUP-3XL before purchase approval. A mixed SUP-3 and SUP-3XL pair should be removed from the bill of materials.
3. Check line cards and software together
Validate native C9610 line cards, any Catalyst 9600 adapter-based line cards, and the Cisco IOS XE release in the same review so the supervisor order does not pass while the surrounding hardware plan remains unresolved.
4. Separate spare and new-build orders
For a spare, match the installed supervisor model exactly. For a new chassis, review the full C9610R bundle, including supervisors, line cards, power supplies, fan trays, SSD storage, optics, support coverage, and freight timing.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
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Exact SKU |
Confirm C9610-SUP-3XL |
Separates the 3XL supervisor from the lower-scale C9610-SUP-3 |
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Chassis |
Confirm Cisco C9610R |
Cisco documents this supervisor for the C9610R modular chassis |
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Supervisor Slots |
Confirm slots 5 and 6 |
These are the dedicated C9610R supervisor engine slots |
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Redundant Pair |
Confirm both supervisors are C9610-SUP-3XL when redundancy is required |
Mixed C9610-SUP-3 and C9610-SUP-3XL modules are not supported in the same chassis |
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Software Release |
Confirm Cisco IOS XE 17.18.1 or later |
Cisco lists 17.18.1 as the introductory release for this supervisor |
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Scale Requirement |
Confirm route, ACL, NetFlow, and buffer targets |
These are the main reasons to choose 3XL over Supervisor 3 |
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Line Cards |
Confirm native C9610 line cards and any C9610-LC-ADPT use |
The supervisor quote must match the intended C9610R port plan |
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SSD Requirement |
Confirm whether SATA SSD capacity is required |
Cisco documents up to 960 GB SSD local storage for the supervisor platform |
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Purchase Details |
Confirm price, stock status, warranty support, quote validity, and shipping destination |
Layer23-Switch can align commercial terms with the approved hardware configuration |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco | Product ID | C9610-SUP-3XL |
| Product family | Cisco C9610 Series Smart Switches | Product type | Supervisor 3XL module |
| Cisco ordering description | Cisco C9610 Series Smart Switches Supervisor 3XL module | Ordering form | C9610-SUP-3XL (=) |
| Supported chassis | Cisco C9610R | Dedicated supervisor slots | Slots 5 and 6 |
| Redundant supervisor support | Supported with two supervisor engine modules | Redundant supervisor requirement | Same supervisor type in the chassis |
| Forwarding ASICs | 4 x Cisco Silicon One K100 | Fabric ASIC | 1 x Cisco Silicon One Q200L |
| System switching capacity | Up to 51.2 Tbps; 25.6 Tbps full-duplex | Per-slot switching capacity | Up to 6.4 Tbps; 3.2 Tbps full-duplex |
| Forwarding rate | Up to 15.6 Bpps | DRAM | 32 GB |
| Flash | 16 GB | SSD capacity | Up to 960 GB |
| Total MAC addresses | Up to 128,000 | VLAN IDs | 4094 |
| Switched virtual interfaces | 4000 | Jumbo frames | 9216 bytes |
| Total IPv4 routes | Up to 2,000,000 | Total IPv6 routes | Up to 1,000,000 |
| ARP entries | Up to 128,000 | NDP entries | Up to 128,000 |
| IGMP and MLD snooping entries | Up to 16,000 | Multicast routes | Up to 32,000 |
| Security ACL scale | Up to 36,000 ingress and 36,000 egress | QoS ACL scale | Up to 8,000 ingress and 8,000 egress |
| Policy-Based Routing entries | 16,000 | GRE tunnels | 1000 |
| NetFlow entries | Up to 64,000 ingress and 64,000 egress | Packet buffer | 256 MB plus 8 GB |
| Minimum software release | Cisco IOS XE 17.18.1 and later | Native line card compatibility | C9610-LC-32CD and C9610-LC-40YL4CD |
| Adapter-based line card compatibility | C9600-LC-40YL4CD, C9600-LC-48TX, C9600X-LC-32CD, and C9600X-LC-56YL4C with C9610-LC-ADPT | Management interfaces | RJ-45 Ethernet management, 10G SFP+ management, RJ-45 console, USB-C console, and USB Type A host |
| Timing interfaces | 10 MHz DIN, 1PPS DIN, and TOD PTP RJ-45 | Dimensions | 4.30 x 16.64 x 18.78 in. (10.92 x 42.27 x 47.69 cm) |
| Module rack units | 2.5 RU | Weight | 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) |
| AC-input power | 2444 W | DC-output power requested | 2200 W |
| Current at 90V | 27.15 A | Current at 120V | 20.37 A |
| Current at 180V | 13.58 A | Current at 240V | 10.18 A |
| Heat dissipation | 8339 BTU/hr | MTBF | 223,220 hours |
| Operating temperature | 23 to 113 deg F (-5 to 45 deg C) at sea level; 23 to 104 deg F (-5 to 40 deg C) up to 6,000 ft | Storage temperature | -40 to 158 deg F (-40 to 70 deg C) |
| Relative humidity | 10% to 95%, noncondensing | Altitude | -197 to 9843 ft (-60 to 3000 m) |
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