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

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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
                      
                    
                    
                      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 | 
 
              