C9610R – 10-Slot Modular Chassis – 8 Line-Card Slots – C9610R Core Switch
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C9610R Description
C9610R is the Cisco C9610 Series Smart Switches 10-slot modular campus switch chassis for large campus core and aggregation designs, with eight line-card slots, two dedicated supervisor slots for C9610-SUP-3 or C9610-SUP-3XL, eight power-supply bays, and four fan-tray bays. With those supervisor options, the platform provides up to 6.4 Tbps bandwidth per line-card slot and can scale native C9610 line-card builds to 448 10G/25G/50G SFP56 ports, 256 40G/100G QSFP28 ports, or 16 400G QSFP-DD ports.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9610R |
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Product type |
10-slot modular campus core switch chassis |
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Cisco ordering description |
Cisco C9610 Series Smart Switches 10-slot chassis |
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Total chassis slots |
10 |
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Line card slots |
8 |
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Supervisor engine slots |
2 |
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Supported supervisor engines |
C9610-SUP-3 and C9610-SUP-3XL |
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Power supply bays |
8 |
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Fan tray bays |
4 |
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Bandwidth per line-card slot |
Up to 6.4 Tbps with C9610-SUP-3 or C9610-SUP-3XL |
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System switching capacity |
Up to 51.2 Tbps with C9610-SUP-3 or C9610-SUP-3XL |
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Maximum native port density |
Up to 448 10G/25G/50G SFP56 ports, 256 40G/100G QSFP28 ports, or 16 400G QSFP-DD ports |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE 17.18.1 |
Product Performance
Key Features
The chassis gives network teams eight line-card slots plus two dedicated supervisor slots, making it suitable for larger modular campus designs where port density and supervisor redundancy must be planned together.
Slots 5 and 6 are reserved for C9610-SUP-3 or C9610-SUP-3XL supervisor engines, allowing a redundant supervisor design with stateful switchover planning when the software and configuration support it.
Cisco lists C9610R scale up to 448 native 10G/25G/50G SFP56 ports, 256 native 40G/100G QSFP28 ports, or 16 native 400G QSFP-DD ports, depending on the installed line-card mix.
The platform has eight power-supply bays and supports documented 3000W AC, 2000W AC, and 2000W DC power supplies, so the quote should lock wattage, input type, and redundancy mode before purchase.
Four fan-tray bays support the chassis cooling design, and Cisco documents front-to-back airflow for the C9610R chassis, which helps engineers validate rack and aisle airflow before installation.
C9610R supports native C9610 line cards and can use selected Catalyst 9600 line cards through the C9610-LC-ADPT adapter, so migration and new-build quotes should identify direct-install and adapter-based slots separately.
Application Scenarios
Use C9610R when a campus core requires a larger modular chassis with redundant supervisors, high slot count, 100G or 400G uplink planning, and room for future line-card changes.
Select this chassis when distribution or aggregation designs need a mix of SFP56, QSFP28, or QSFP-DD line cards inside the same switching platform and the port plan exceeds a smaller modular chassis.
Use C9610R when an installed Catalyst modular environment is moving toward the C9610 platform while preserving a controlled path for supported Catalyst 9600 line cards through adapters where Cisco documents compatibility.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9610R | ||
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Product role |
10-slot modular switch chassis |
Native C9610R QSFP combo line card |
Native C9610R SFP56 and QSFP combo line card |
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Total chassis slots |
10 |
Installed in C9610R line-card slot |
Installed in C9610R line-card slot |
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Line card slots |
8 |
Slots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10 |
Slots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10 |
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Supervisor support |
C9610-SUP-3 and C9610-SUP-3XL |
C9610-SUP-3 and C9610-SUP-3XL |
C9610-SUP-3 and C9610-SUP-3XL |
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Native port profile |
Determined by installed C9610 line cards |
30 x 100G/40G QSFP28; 2 x 400G/100G/40G QSFP-DD |
40 x 50G/25G/10G SFP56; 2 x 200G/100G/40G QSFP56; 2 x 400G/200G/100G/40G QSFP-DD |
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Bandwidth per line-card slot |
Up to 6.4 Tbps |
6.4 Tbps per slot |
6.4 Tbps per slot |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE 17.18.1 |
Cisco IOS XE 17.18.1 |
Cisco IOS XE 17.18.1 |
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Power supply bays |
8 |
Uses C9610R chassis power system |
Uses C9610R chassis power system |
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Fan tray bays |
4 |
Uses C9610R chassis cooling |
Uses C9610R chassis cooling |
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Adapter requirement |
Adapter used only for selected Catalyst 9600 line cards |
Direct C9610R installation |
Direct C9610R installation |
- C9610R is the base chassis SKU; supervisors, line cards, fan trays, power supplies, optics, software subscription, and accessories must be confirmed as separate order line items.
- C9610-LC-32CD is the native line-card path when the design is centered on QSFP28 100G/40G density with QSFP-DD uplink capacity.
- C9610-LC-40YL4CD is the native line-card path when the same chassis needs SFP56 50G/25G/10G density plus QSFP uplinks.
- For order checks, keep the chassis, supervisor redundancy, line-card mix, power plan, optics, and support coverage visible as separate approval points.
Selection Guide
1. Choose it for an eight-line-card modular core
Select C9610R when the design needs a 10-slot Cisco modular switch with eight line-card slots and two dedicated supervisor slots rather than a fixed switch or smaller chassis.
2. Validate the supervisor choice early
Confirm whether the project needs C9610-SUP-3 or C9610-SUP-3XL before locking the chassis quote, because system scale, slot bandwidth context, and software planning depend on the supervisor design.
3. Separate native and adapter-based line cards
Use native C9610 line cards when possible, and add C9610-LC-ADPT only when the bill of materials includes a supported Catalyst 9600 line card that Cisco documents for adapter use.
4. Confirm the complete installation bill
Before purchase approval, verify four fan trays, at least four 3000W power supplies or an approved PSU plan, power cords, rack kit, software subscription, and optics.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Exact SKU |
Confirm C9610R |
Separates the 10-slot chassis from supervisors, line cards, fan trays, power supplies, and accessories |
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Supervisor Modules |
Confirm C9610-SUP-3 or C9610-SUP-3XL and the required quantity |
The chassis has two dedicated supervisor slots and the selected supervisor drives the system design |
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Line Card Mix |
Confirm native C9610 line cards and any Catalyst 9600 adapter-based line cards |
Port density, optics, adapter quantity, and software support depend on the line-card plan |
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Power Design |
Confirm PSU wattage, AC or DC input, required quantity, and redundancy mode |
C9610R has eight power-supply bays and requires a power plan before installation |
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Fan Trays |
Confirm four C9610-FAN trays |
Cisco documents four fan-tray bays for the chassis |
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Software Release |
Confirm Cisco IOS XE 17.18.1 or later support context |
C9610R is documented with Cisco IOS XE 17.18.1 as the introductory release |
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Rack and Airflow |
Confirm 18 RU rack space, chassis depth, and front-to-back airflow path |
Physical fit and cooling must match the site cabinet design |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
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C9610-SUP-3 |
Cisco C9610 Series Supervisor 3 module |
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C9610-SUP-3XL |
Cisco C9610 Series Supervisor 3XL module |
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C9610-LC-32CD |
Native C9610 combo line card with 30 QSFP28 ports and 2 QSFP-DD ports |
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C9610-LC-40YL4CD |
Native C9610 combo line card with SFP56, QSFP56, and QSFP-DD ports |
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C9610-FAN |
Cisco C9610 Series Smart Switches fan tray |
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C9600-PWR-3KWAC |
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 3000W AC power supply supported in the C9610R power plan |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Product ID | C9610R | Product type | 10-slot modular switch chassis |
| Cisco ordering description | Cisco C9610 Series Smart Switches 10-slot chassis | Ordering form | C9610R (=) |
| Total chassis slots | 10 | Line card slots | 8 |
| Supervisor engine slots | 2 | Dedicated supervisor slots | Slots 5 and 6 |
| Supported supervisor engines | C9610-SUP-3 and C9610-SUP-3XL | Supervisor redundancy | Supported with two supervisor engine modules |
| Power supply bays | 8 | Minimum power supplies | 4 using 3000W power supplies |
| Power supply selection | C9600-PWR-3KWAC 3000W AC, C9600-PWR-2KWAC 2000W AC, or C9600-PWR-2KWDC 2000W DC | Fan tray bays | 4 |
| Fan tray modules | Four C9610-FAN trays; each tray has six fans | Bandwidth per line-card slot | Up to 6.4 Tbps with C9610-SUP-3 or C9610-SUP-3XL |
| System switching capacity | Up to 51.2 Tbps with C9610-SUP-3 or C9610-SUP-3XL | Forwarding rate | Up to 15.6 Bpps with C9610-SUP-3 or C9610-SUP-3XL |
| Maximum 10G/25G/50G native ports | Up to 448 SFP56 Ethernet ports | Maximum 40G/100G native ports | Up to 256 QSFP28 Ethernet ports |
| Maximum 400G native ports | Up to 16 QSFP-DD Ethernet ports | Minimum software release | Cisco IOS XE 17.18.1 |
| Rack units | 18 RU | Dimensions | 31.47 x 17.4 x 26.1 in. (79.93 x 44.20 x 66.29 cm) |
| Weight without fan trays and power supply units | 184.0 lb (83.5 kg) | Weight with eight 3000W power supplies and four fan trays | 266.0 lb (120.7 kg) |
| Operating temperature | 23 to 104°F (-5 to +40°C), up to 6,000 ft (1,800 m) | Storage temperature | -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C), up to 10,000 ft (3,000 m) |
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