Cisco C9600-SUP-1

The Cisco C9600-SUP-1 is the Supervisor Engine 1 module for the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series modular switches (C9606R, C9609R, C9610R). It serves as the control and forwarding brain of the system, delivering high-performance routing, switching, and security for enterprise campus core and data center aggregation layers.

Key Features & Benefits

High Switching Capacity: 9.6 Tbps total system bandwidth (4.8 Tbps full-duplex) and 2.4 Tbps per slot capacity.
Powerful Processor: 8-core 2.0 GHz Intel x86 CPU, 16 GB DRAM, 16 GB Flash, supporting advanced IOS XE features.
UADP 3.0 ASIC: Built on Cisco's UADP 3.0 chipset for line-rate L2/L3 forwarding, IPv4/IPv6 parity, and deep buffer (108 MB total).
Redundancy & Resilience: Hot-swappable, supports 1+1 supervisor redundancy for non-stop operation.
Management Ports:

1 × 10G SFP+ (Ethernet Management)
1 × RJ45 (10/100/1000 Management)
1 × RJ45 Console + 1 × Mini USB Console
2 × USB 3.0 (for storage/flash)

Advanced Security: Trustworthy Solutions, Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA), MACsec, and hardware ACLs.
Automation & Telemetry: Full support for Cisco DNA, model-driven telemetry, RESTCONF, and containerized apps.
Investment Protection: Compatible with all Catalyst 9600 line cards (25G/40G/100G).

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Part Number	C9600-SUP-1
System Capacity	9.6 Tbps (4.8 Tbps full-duplex)
Per-Slot Bandwidth	2.4 Tbps (1.2 Tbps full-duplex)
CPU	8-core Intel x86 @ 2.0 GHz
Memory	16 GB DRAM, 16 GB Flash
Packet Buffer	108 MB (36 MB per UADP ASIC)
ASIC	3 × UADP 3.0
Management Ports	1×10G SFP+, 1×RJ45, 2×USB 3.0, 2×Console
Chassis Compatibility	C9606R, C9609R, C9610R
Form Factor	Hot-swappable supervisor module
Dimensions (H×W×D)	1.7 × 15.0 × 13.41 in (4.32 × 38.1 × 34.06 cm)
Weight	5.45 kg (12.02 lb)
Operating Temp	-5°C to 45°C (up to 6000 ft)
MTBF	271,420 hours
Minimum IOS	Cisco IOS XE 16.11.1
Warranty	Limited Lifetime Warranty