Product Type | Network Switch |
Model | Catalyst 9606R |
Manufacturer Part Number | C9606R-1A |
Series | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series |
Form Factor | 8U Rack-Mountable |
Weight | 55.9 lbs |
Power Requirements (AC) | 90V to 264V, 47 to 63 Hz |
Power Requirements (DC) | -40V to -72V |
Power Supply Type | Modular AC/DC Power Supply |
Jumbo Frame Support | Yes |
Media Layer Supported | Layer 2, Layer 3 |
MTBF | 4,113,900 hours |
Cisco Catalyst 9606R 8U Switch, Wired, AC/DC, FED ONLY


Key Benefits

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- Designed for high reliability with a 4-million-hour MTBF, ensuring long-term network stability
- Advanced management and routing capabilities such as SNMP, VLAN, and OSPFv2 streamline complex network configurations
- TAA compliance and Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty make it ideal for federal and critical infrastructure procurement
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9606R is a high-end, modular 8U network switch designed for enterprise-scale wired networking deployments, ideal in federal, service provider, and large business data center environments. With support for both AC (90V to 264V, 47 to 63 Hz) and DC (-40V to -72V) power inputs, it enhances deployment flexibility and power redundancy. The Catalyst 9606R supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 media layers, ensuring fast, reliable data switching and routing capabilities. Remote management is streamlined via standard protocols such as SNMP, VLAN, and DHCP, while the switch accommodates future network demands with jumbo frame support for high-performance throughput.
This model adheres to crucial networking standards including IEEE 802.1s, 802.1w, and 802.1p, and supports dynamic routing protocols including RIPv2, RIPng, and OSPFv2 for optimized data flows, even across complex topologies. Engineered for reliability, it boasts a mean time between failure (MTBF) of over 4 million hours and operates within a wide range of environmental conditions, from -5°C to 45°C. The unit measures 17.4 x 16.1 x 13.95 inches and weighs 55.9 lbs. Backed by Cisco's Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty and TAA compliant, the 9606R offers peace of mind for government and enterprise applications.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China / Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | RoHS, WEEE, CE, FCC, UL, TUV |
Safety Compliance | UL/CSA/IEC/EN 60950-1 |
Electromagnetic Compliance | EN55032 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control | 802.1X, MACsec, ACLs |
Routing Protocols Supported | RIPv2, RIPng, OSPFv2 |
Switching Standards | IEEE 802.1s, 802.1w, 802.1p |
Firewall Capabilities | Policy-based routing via ACLs (no dedicated firewall) |
DoS Protection | Yes, hardware and software-based |
Interfaces
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Interface Modules Supported | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Line Cards |
Uplink Interfaces | Depends on line card configuration |
Total Expansion Slots | 6 line-card slots + 2 supervisor slots |
PoE Support | No |
Max Switching Capacity | 25.6 Tbps |
Forwarding Rate | 8.5 Bpps |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.4 in |
Depth | 16.1 in |
Height | 13.95 in |
Min Operating Temperature | -5°C |
Max Operating Temperature | 45°C |
Min Storage Temperature | -40°C |
Max Storage Temperature | 75°C |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Cooling Method | Fan-based system (modular) |
Rack Mountable | Yes |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols | SNMP, VLAN, DHCP |
Management Interface | Cisco IOS XE with CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF, Web UI, and APIs |
License Requirement | Cisco DNA Software License (Essentials, Advantage, or Premier) |
Telemetry Support | Yes, via model-driven telemetry |
Included Cloud Features | Cisco DNA Center compatible; device telemetry; software-defined access (SD-Access) capability |