Cisco Catalyst 9606R 6-Slot Switch w/48x25G 24x100G Ports C9606R-48Y24C-BN-A

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: C9606R-48Y24C-BN-A UPC#: 889728232043
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  • 72-port Layer 3 switch with 24 x 100G and 48 x 25G Ethernet interfaces
  • Switching capacity up to 9.6 Tbps and 3 Bbps forwarding performance
  • Supports advanced routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, MPLS, EIGRP, VRRP
  • Includes 960 GB SSD and RFID tag for system monitoring and storage
  • Advanced QoS, ACL support, and L3VPN capabilities for network control
  • Hot-pluggable redundant 3x2000W AC power supplies with 8U modular chassis

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Key Benefits

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  • Delivers high-density 100G/25G port architecture for advanced scalability in enterprise and campus cores
  • Includes Cisco DNA Advantage and IOS XE licensing for integrated automation and analytics
  • Built-in N+1 power redundancy and high MTBF (4M+ hours) ensure reliable long-term operation

Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst 9606R (C9606R-48Y24C-BN-A) is a 6-slot modular Layer 3 switch optimized for enterprise and campus network cores. Equipped with 24 x 100G and 48 x 25G Ethernet ports, it offers up to 9.6 Tbps switching capacity and 3 Bbps forwarding performance. Its modular architecture with an 8U rack-mount design includes N+1 power redundancy using hot-swappable 2000W AC power supplies. Advanced features like MPLS, QoS, and full L3 routing protocols support high scalability and control. Delivered with Cisco IOS XE 16.11.1 and a DNA Advantage license, it enables robust network automation and analytics, making it a strong choice for critical infrastructure deployments.

Specifications

Product Overview

Type Modular Layer 3 Switch
Form Factor Rack-mountable 8U; side-to-side airflow
Weight 69.03 lbs
Power Requirements AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz)
Power Provided 2000 Watt per power supply
Power Device Internal power supply - hot-plug
Installed Power Supplies 3
Maximum Supported Power Supplies 4
Power Redundancy Optional
Power Redundancy Scheme N+1 (with optional power supply)
Processor Intel 2 GHz
Built-in Storage 960 GB SSD
Included Software Cisco IOS XE 16.11.1
MTBF 4,113,900 hours

Wireless Features

Wireless Support

Compliance & Origin

Country of Origin Brazil / China / Mexico / Thailand
TAA Compliance Yes
Safety & EMC Standards IEC 60950-1, UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, NOM-019-SCFI-1998, EN 60950-1:2006, FCC Part 15 A, EN 55024:2010+A1:2015, EN 55032:2015 Class A, ICES-003:2016 Issue 6 Class A, CNS13438:2006 Class A, CISPR 32/24 Class A, AS/NZS 60950-1:2011
IEEE Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3z, 802.3ab, 802.1p, 802.3x, 802.1w, 802.1x, 802.1s

Advanced Security Features

Supported Routing Protocols OSPF, IS-IS, RIP-2, RIPng, BGP, EIGRP, IGMP, VRRP, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, MSDP, MPLS, MSTP
Supported Features DHCP, NAT, NSF, SSO, ACLs, QoS, SRR, VRF, CoS, DSCP, LISP, L3VPN, GIR Mode, CIR, Superior QoS
Encryption Algorithm 256-bit AES

Interfaces

Total Ports 72
Port Configuration 24 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet + 48 x 25 Gigabit Ethernet
Interface Types QSFP28/QSFP+ for 100G/40G, SFP28/SFP+ for 25G/10G/1G
Expansion Slots 4 line-card slots (2 available), 2 supervisor slots (1 available)
Installed Modules 3 installed / 6 max
Bandwidth per Slot 6.4 Tbps
Switching Capacity Up to 9.6 Tbps
Forwarding Performance 3 Bbps

Physical & Environmental

Width 17.4 in
Depth 16.1 in
Height 13.9 in
Min Operating Temperature 23 °F
Max Operating Temperature 113 °F
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 95% (non-condensing)
Min Storage Temperature -40 °F
Max Storage Temperature 167 °F
Humidity Range Storage 10 - 95% (non-condensing)

Cloud Management & Licensing

Operating System Cisco IOS XE 16.11.1
Management Interface CLI, SNMP 1/2c/3, TFTP, RMON 1/2
License Included Cisco DNA Advantage Term License

Service & Warranty

Warranty Limited lifetime warranty (next business day hardware replacement)
Technical Support 90-day consulting support included