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Cisco C9610-SUP-3XL | Catalyst 9610 Supervisor 3XL Module, 4x K100 ASIC, 25.6 Tbps

C9610-SUP-3XL

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Description

The Cisco C9610-SUP-3XL is a high-performance supervisor engine designed for large-scale campus core and edge deployments requiring maximum Layer 2/3 forwarding scale and deep QoS buffers. Built around four Cisco Silicon One K100 ASICs with Q200L fabric connectivity, it delivers 51.2 Tbps system capacity and supports up to 2M IPv4 routes. This hot-swappable control-plane module operates in SSO high-availability mode and provides advanced routing, switching, and programmability capabilities for Cisco C9610R modular chassis.

Features

Cisco Silicon One K100 ASIC-based architecture with 6.4 Tbps per ASIC and 15.6 Bpps packet processing
- Q200L fabric ASIC for inter-chip connectivity delivering 25.6 Tbps full-duplex fabric capacity
- Large-scale forwarding tables: up to 2M IPv4 routes, 1M IPv6 routes, 128K MAC addresses, 256K HCAM entries
- Deep QoS buffering with HBM2E memory (256MB + 8GB) and VOQ architecture for AI-era microburst absorption
- Stateful Switchover (SSO) high availability with sub-second failover
- Hot-swappable and field-replaceable design with no control-plane impact during service
- Advanced Layer 3 features: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, IS-IS, MPLS, EVPN, VXLAN
- Cisco SD-Access and SDA fabric integration for intent-based networking
- MACsec encryption support for secure campus connectivity
- Flexible SDM templates optimized for campus core routing and forwarding
- Application hosting with x86 CPU architecture, local SSD storage, and container support
- Model-driven telemetry and programmability with YANG, NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNMI
- Network management via Cisco Catalyst Center or Cisco Meraki cloud
- Hardware-ready support for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms
- Trust Anchor Module (TAm) with Secure Boot for supply chain integrity
- RFID tag for automated asset tracking and inventory management
- Out-of-band management via dedicated Gigabit Ethernet or 10G SFP+ port
- StackWise Virtual (SVL) support for dual-chassis high availability (FIPS 140-2 compliant in SVL mode)
- Energy-efficient power architecture with Titanium/Platinum-rated PSUs
- Front-to-rear airflow design for consistent cooling and thermal management

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Technical Specifications

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Technical Specifications

Product Type: Supervisor engine module for Cisco C9610R chassis
- Silicon Architecture: 4x Cisco Silicon One K100 forwarding ASICs + Q200L fabric ASIC
- System Throughput: 51.2 Tbps (25.6 Tbps full-duplex) per chassis
- Per-Slot Bandwidth: 6.4 Tbps full-duplex
- Packet Processing: Up to 15.6 Bpps
- Forwarding Scale: Up to 2M IPv4 routes, 128K MAC addresses, 256K HCAM entries
- QoS Buffers: 256MB + 8GB deep buffers with HBM2E and VOQ architecture
- CPU: Intel Xeon Gen10 Series processor
- Storage: Supports 240GB, 480GB, or 960GB hot-swappable SATA SSD (field replaceable)
- Management Ports: 1x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45, 1x 10G SFP+
- Console Ports: 1x RJ-45, 1x USB-C
- USB Port: 1x USB 3.0 Type-A (supports up to 16GB flash drives)
- Operating System: Cisco IOS XE with model-driven programmability
- High Availability: SSO (Stateful Switchover) redundancy, hot-swappable FRU
- Supported SDM Template: Core template (default, optimized for unicast routing)
- Chassis Compatibility: Cisco C9610R (10-slot modular chassis, slots 5 and 6)
- License Tier: Network Advantage-capable
- Security: ACT2 Trust Anchor module (TAm) for hardware authentication
- Form Factor: Modular supervisor engine for mid-chassis installation

FAQs

Q: What is the difference between C9610-SUP-3 and C9610-SUP-3XL?
A: Both supervisors share common hardware and performance but differ in feature scale. The C9610-SUP-3 is designed for medium-large Layer 2/3 deployments with medium QoS buffers, while the C9610-SUP-3XL is optimized for highest-scale campus core or edge deployments with large forwarding tables (up to 2M IPv4 routes), large ACL/FNF scale, and deep QoS buffers (256MB + 8GB). The 3XL uses four Cisco Silicon One K100 ASICs versus the E100 ASICs in the standard 3 model.

Q: Can I mix C9610-SUP-3 and C9610-SUP-3XL in the same chassis?
A: No. Cisco explicitly does not support mixing different supervisor models in a redundant configuration. Both supervisors in the chassis must be the same type (either both SUP-3 or both SUP-3XL). If different models are installed, the supervisor inserted later will remain in ROMMON mode and will not boot.

Q: What line cards are compatible with the C9610-SUP-3XL?
A: The C9610-SUP-3XL supports Cisco C9610 and C9600-series line cards including C9610-LC-32CD, C9610-LC-40YL4CD, C9600-LC-48TX, C9600-LC-40YL4CD, C9600X-LC-32CD, and C9600X-LC-56YL4C. All line cards receive up to 6.4 Tbps full-duplex bandwidth per slot from the supervisor.

Q: Does the C9610-SUP-3XL require a separate license?
A: The module is Network Advantage-capable, meaning it supports advanced features when the appropriate Cisco DNA or software license is applied at the chassis level. The supervisor itself does not require a separate purchase license to operate basic Layer 2/3 functions, but advanced features like MPLS, EVPN, and SD-Access require Network Advantage or Premier licensing.

Q: Is the storage on the C9610-SUP-3XL hot-swappable?
A: Yes. The supervisor supports hot-swappable SATA SSD modules in 240GB, 480GB, or 960GB capacities. A dedicated hot-swap button on the front panel safely ejects the SSD without disrupting the control plane. This enables application hosting, container support, and third-party agent deployment directly on the supervisor.

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