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Cisco C9606R-48S-BN-A | Catalyst 9600 6-Slot Modular Switch, 48-Port Gigabit SFP

C9606R-48S-BN-A

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Description

The Cisco Catalyst 9606R is a high-performance modular campus core switch designed for enterprise-scale deployments requiring maximum resilience and security. This complete bundle includes a 6-slot chassis with Supervisor Engine 1, one 48-port Gigabit SFP line card (C9600-LC-48S), three 2000W AC power supplies, and DNA Advantage licensing. With support for up to 25.6 Tbps switching capacity and 1+1 redundant supervisor engines with stateful switchover, the C9606R delivers exceptional availability for mission-critical networks.

Features

Centralized switching architecture with all forwarding, security, and queuing performed on supervisor engine
- UADP 3.0 ASIC with programmable pipeline and template-based resource allocation for Layer 2/3 features
- Flexible SDM ASIC templates for optimizing MAC, routing, and ACL table sizes based on deployment role
- MACsec-256 hardware encryption on all ports for secure data transmission
- Full IPv6 support with hardware-based routing and multicast
- Advanced Layer 3 routing: OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, BGP, PIM sparse mode, and Source-Specific Multicast (SSM)
- Comprehensive QoS with 8 egress queues per port and flexible marking/classification
- Cisco TrustSec security with Software-Defined Segmentation (SDA) and Group-Based Policy enforcement
- Stacking via Cisco StackWise Virtual technology for simplified management across chassis
- Cisco IOS XE Software with open APIs (NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC) for network automation
- Flexible NetFlow (FNF) for enhanced visibility and analytics
- Bluetooth-based out-of-band management support via USB dongle
- Front and rear blue beacon LEDs for easy physical identification
- Hot-swappable power supplies, fan tray, and line cards for non-disruptive maintenance
- N+1 power supply redundancy with AC/DC mixing support (at 220V AC)
- Fanless operation capability up to 90 seconds for hot-swap scenarios

Warranty

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Technical Specifications

Chassis: 6-slot modular chassis with 4 line card slots and 2 supervisor slots
- Switching Capacity: Up to 25.6 Tbps (12.8 Tbps full-duplex), hardware-ready
- Per-Slot Bandwidth: Up to 6.4 Tbps (3.2 Tbps full-duplex) with Supervisor Engine 2; 2.4 Tbps (1.2 Tbps full-duplex) with included Supervisor Engine 1
- Included Line Card: C9600-LC-48S with 48 x 1GE SFP ports
- Supervisor: C9600-SUP-1 powered by three UADP 3.0 ASICs
- Power Supplies: 3 x C9600-PWR-2KWAC (2000W AC, platinum-rated), N+1 redundancy support
- Fan Tray: C9606-FAN with side-to-side airflow (included)
- High Availability: 1+1 redundant supervisor support with Stateful Switchover (SSO), Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF), and In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU)
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 35.43 x 44.2 x 40.9 cm (13.95 x 17.4 x 16.1 inches), 8 RU
- Weight: 31.31 kg (69.03 lb) with 2 power supplies and fan tray
- Power Input: AC 90-264V, 47-63 Hz
- Operating Temperature: -5°C to 45°C (23°F to 113°F) up to 6000 feet
- Management: CLI, WebUI, SNMP, NETCONF/YANG, RESTCONF APIs
- Embedded RFID Tags: Chassis, supervisor, line cards, power supplies, and fan tray for asset tracking
- License: Cisco DNA Advantage term license included
- Certifications: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, NEBS compliant
- Acoustic Noise: 77.7 LWAd (dB) in formal NEBS test environment

FAQs

Q: What is included in the C9606R-48S-BN-A bundle?
A: This bundle includes the C9606R 6-slot chassis, one C9600-SUP-1 Supervisor Engine 1, one C9600-LC-48S line card (48-port Gigabit SFP), three C9600-PWR-2KWAC 2000W AC power supplies, the C9606-FAN fan tray, and Cisco DNA Advantage term licensing.

Q: Can I add additional line cards to this chassis?
A: Yes, the C9606R has 4 line card slots. This bundle includes one C9600-LC-48S occupying one slot, leaving three slots available for additional line cards such as the C9600-LC-48TX (48-port multigigabit copper), C9600-LC-48YL (48-port 25/10/1GE), or C9600-LC-24C (24-port 40/100GE).

Q: What is the maximum switching capacity with Supervisor Engine 1?
A: With the included C9600-SUP-1, the chassis provides 9.6 Tbps total switching capacity (4.8 Tbps full-duplex), with 2.4 Tbps (1.2 Tbps full-duplex) available per line card slot. The chassis is hardware-ready to support up to 25.6 Tbps when upgraded to Supervisor Engine 2.

Q: Does this switch support supervisor redundancy?
A: Yes, the C9606R supports 1+1 redundant supervisors with Stateful Switchover (SSO), Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF), and full In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) capability. You would need to purchase a second C9600-SUP-1/2 redundant supervisor module separately.

Q: What are the key differences between DNA Advantage and DNA Essentials licensing?
A: DNA Advantage (included) provides enhanced security features including MACsec encryption, Encrypted Traffic Analytics, SD-Access fabric capabilities, Group-Based Policy, advanced automation with Cisco Catalyst Center, and comprehensive network analytics. This tier is recommended for enterprise campus core and distribution deployments.

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