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Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Supervisor 2 Module, 32GB RAM, 960GB SSD

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: C9600X-SUP-2= UPC#: 889728417099
  • CISCO CATALYST 9600 SERIES SUPERVISOR 2 MODULE
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  • Intel 2.7 GHz processor, 32GB RAM, and 960GB SSD for efficient control-plane performance
  • Supports Ethernet standards including 100G, 400G, 40G, 50G, 25G, and 10G
  • Massive switching capacity: 25.6 Tbps with 8 Bpps forwarding rate
  • Advanced routing protocols: OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, MPLS, and more
  • Extensive scalability with up to 2M IPv4 routes and 2M NetFlow entries
  • Robust security with MACsec, secure boot, Cisco Trust Anchor, and AES encryption

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Key Benefits

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  • Optimized for campus core networks requiring high throughput and large route scalability
  • Built-in security and reliable operation with a 305,880-hour MTBF and limited lifetime warranty
  • Comprehensive manageability via advanced protocol support (NETCONF, RESTCONF, SNMP, YANG)

Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Supervisor 2 Module is a high-performance control processor engineered to manage enterprise-level switching and routing within the Catalyst 9600 Series chassis. Powered by an Intel 2.7 GHz processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 960GB SSD, it supports demanding control-plane operations and delivers exceptional packet processing speed. Its plug-in 1U form factor integrates seamlessly into the switch chassis, providing distributed intelligence for the modular platform.

The Supervisor 2 module supports an extensive range of protocols including OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, MPLS, and policy-based routing, alongside advanced features like Flexible NetFlow, QoS, VRF, VXLAN, and MACsec encryption. Its total switching capacity of 25.6 Tbps and forwarding rate of 8 Bpps ensures high throughput, while support for up to 2M IPv4 and NetFlow entries offers superior scalability. With compliance to multiple industry standards and a broad operating temperature range of 23 °F to 113 °F, this unit is built for mission-critical deployments.

Built-in versatile interfaces include USB 3.0, mini-USB, RJ-45 management ports, and SFP+ uplinks. Management is streamlined with compatibility for protocols such as SNMPv1/v2c/v3, NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC, and YANG. The module’s embedded security framework includes secure boot, image signing, and Cisco Trust Anchor, ensuring robust defense at the hardware level. Designed for longevity with a MTBF of 305,880 hours and backed by a limited lifetime warranty, this Supervisor module delivers both performance and peace of mind.

Specifications

Product Overview
Manufacturer CISCO
Product Name Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Supervisor 2 Module
Product Type Control processor
Form Factor Plug-in module - 1U
Rack Units 1U
Processor Intel 2.7 GHz
Installed RAM 32 GB
Flash Memory 16 GB
Hard Drive SSD 960 GB
Power Requirements
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) 305,880 hours
Limited Warranty Limited lifetime warranty

Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, SNMPv3, RMON1, RMON2, NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC, YANG
Zero-touch Provisioning (ZTP) Supported
Embedded Event Manager (EEM) Supported

Physical & Environmental
Width 15 in
Height 1.7 in
Weight 12.02 lbs
Operating Temperature (Min) 23 °F
Operating Temperature (Max) 113 °F
Operating Humidity Range 10 - 95% (non-condensing)

Features & Protocols
Supported Routing Protocols OSPF, RIP, IS-IS, EIGRP, HSRP, VRRP, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, MSDP, MPLS, STP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
Layer 2 / Layer 3 Features Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), VLANs, QoS, VXLAN, VRF, Flexible NetFlow (FNF), Cisco Discovery Protocol, SPAN, RSPAN, MACsec, Graceful Insertion and Removal (GIR) mode, LISP
NetFlow Entries 2,000,000
Maximum IPv4 Routes 2,000,000
Maximum IPv6 Routes 1,000,000
Maximum VLANs 4096
Maximum MAC Addresses 256,000
Maximum ARP Entries 128,000
Maximum NDP Entries 128,000
Multicast Routes 32,000
Jumbo Frame Support 9216 bytes
GRE Tunnel Support 1024

Interfaces
Interface Types Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet, 50 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet, 400 Gigabit Ethernet
Data Link Protocols IPv4, IPv6
Available Ports 1 x mini-USB, 1 x USB Type B, 2 x USB 3.0 Type A, 1 x RJ-45 1000Base-T, 2 x SFP+ 10GbE
Connectivity Technology Wired
Per-Slot Switching Capacity 6.4 Tbps
Total Switching Capacity 25.6 Tbps
Forwarding Rate 8 Bpps

Advanced Security Features
Firewall Capabilities
MACsec Encryption Supported - 128-bit AES, 256-bit AES
Secure Boot Supported
Image Signing Supported
Cisco Trust Anchor Module Supported
Control Plane Protection (CoPP) Supported
Network-Based Application Recognition (NBAR) 2 Supported
Security Group Tagging (SGT) Caching Supported
First Hop Security (FHS) Supported
Private VLAN (PVLAN) Support Supported

Compliance & Origin
Compliant Standards CISPR 24, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, IEC 60950-1, UL 60950-1 Second Edition, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, NOM-019-SCFI-1998, EN 300 386 V1.6.1, AS/NZS 60950-1:2011, FCC CFR47 Part 15 B Class A, KN35, KN32 Class A, EN 55032 Class A, ICES-003:2016 issue 6 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A, TCVN 7189 Class A, TCVN 7317, CNS13438:2006 Class A, GB 4943-95
Country of Origin China / Mexico
TAA Compliance Yes