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Cisco C9600X-SUP-2/2 | Catalyst 9600 Dual Supervisor 2 Module, 25.6Tbps, Silicon One Q200

C9600X-SUP-2/2

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Description

The Cisco C9600X-SUP-2/2 is a dual redundant Supervisor 2 module bundle for Catalyst 9600 modular switches, delivering up to 25.6 Tbps switching capacity and 6.4 Tbps per slot with the Cisco Silicon One Q200 ASIC. Designed for high-availability campus core and edge deployments, it supports Active/Standby SSO, ISSU, NSF, StackWise Virtual, and advanced routing with SD-Access, EVPN-VXLAN, and MPLS. Ideal for large-scale Layer 3 deployments requiring high IPv4/IPv6 route scale, deep packet buffers, and 400G readiness.

Features

Cisco Silicon One Q200 ASIC with programmable pipeline and 8GB HBM for deep packet buffers
- Active/Standby SSO (Stateful Switchover) for seamless failover
- ISSU (In-Service Software Upgrade) for zero-downtime updates
- NSF (Non-Stop Forwarding) during supervisor switchover
- StackWise Virtual for chassis clustering and simplified management
- SD-Access ready with LISP border/spine support
- BGP EVPN-VXLAN for Layer 2/3 overlay networks
- MPLS and Segment Routing support
- Hardware-based MACsec encryption (802.1AE) and WAN MACsec
- Flexible SDM ASIC templates for optimized Layer 2/3 forwarding and ACL scale
- Line-rate Flexible NetFlow (FNF) supporting up to 294,000 flows
- IPv4 and IPv6 hardware forwarding with double-width tables
- 8 egress queues per port with hierarchical QoS (HQoS)
- Control Plane Policing (CoPP) and Access Control Lists (ACLs)
- Model-driven programmability via YANG, NETCONF, RESTCONF
- Streaming telemetry for real-time network visibility
- Container-based application hosting with up to 960GB SSD storage
- Python on-box scripting and automation
- Cisco DNA Center integration for centralized management and analytics
- RFID tags for asset and inventory tracking

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

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Technical Specifications

Product Type: Dual redundant supervisor module bundle for Catalyst 9600 Series
- ASIC: Cisco Silicon One Q200, 7nm fabrication, 8GB on-chip HBM
- Switching Capacity: 25.6 Tbps (12.8 Tbps full duplex) system, 6.4 Tbps per slot (3.2 Tbps full duplex)
- Forwarding Performance: 8 Bpps
- Supported Interfaces: 10G/25G/50G SFP/SFP56, 40G/100G/200G/400G QSFP28/QSFP-DD
- Management Ports: Dual 10G SFP+ ports (one for management), 10/100/1000 RJ45 port
- Console Ports: RJ45 console, Mini USB 2.0 Type B
- Memory: 32GB RAM, 8GB HBM, up to 960GB SSD for container hosting
- Buffer: 108 MB unified buffer (36 MB per ASIC)
- Redundancy: 1+1 supervisor redundancy, SSO, NSF, ISSU
- High Availability: Active/Standby operation, non-stop forwarding during switchover
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 43.2 x 381 x 340.6 mm
- MTBF: 305,880 hours
- Compatible Chassis: Catalyst 9606R
- Minimum IOS XE Version: 17.8.1
- Operating System: Cisco IOS XE with container hosting, Python scripting, telemetry
- Standards: IEEE 802.1D/Q/s/w/x, IEEE 802.3/ab, IEEE 802.1AE (MACsec)

FAQs

Q: What is the C9600X-SUP-2/2 and how does it differ from a single supervisor?
A: The C9600X-SUP-2/2 is a dual supervisor bundle providing 1+1 redundancy for Catalyst 9600 switches. It includes two C9600X-SUP-2 modules for Active/Standby operation with SSO (Stateful Switchover), enabling continuous network operation during supervisor failure or software upgrades via ISSU.

Q: Can I mix C9600X-SUP-2 with C9600-SUP-1 in the same chassis?
A: No, both supervisor modules in a redundant configuration must be the same type. C9600X-SUP-2 and C9600-SUP-1 cannot be used together in a Catalyst 9606R chassis.

Q: What are the primary use cases for the C9600X-SUP-2?
A: The C9600X-SUP-2 is optimized for campus core and edge deployments requiring high Layer 3 scale, including internet gateway routers with large IPv4/IPv6 route tables, SD-Access border/spine nodes with VXLAN and BGP EVPN, and high-density 10G-400G aggregation with deep QoS buffers.

Q: Does the C9600X-SUP-2 support 1 Gigabit Ethernet line cards?
A: The C9600X-SUP-2 only supports speeds of 10GE or higher. For 1G connectivity, it requires SFP-1G-SX or SFP-1G-LH optics with compatible line cards. It is not compatible with the C9600-LC-48TX multigigabit copper line card.

Q: What licensing is required for the C9600X-SUP-2/2?
A: The C9600X-SUP-2/2 requires Cisco Network Advantage or Network Essentials licenses, and Cisco DNA licenses for full SD-Access and automation features. Licensing follows the Cisco Smart Licensing model.

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