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Cisco Catalyst 9606R 8U Switch, Wired, AC/DC, FED ONLY

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: C9606R-1A
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  • 8U form factor modular switch suitable for enterprise-grade deployment
  • Supports AC (90V–264V) and DC (-40V to -72V) power inputs for flexible environments
  • Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities for comprehensive data routing
  • Jumbo frame support and compliance with 802.1s, 802.1w, 802.1p networking standards
  • Routing protocols supported: RIPv2, RIPng, OSPFv2
  • MTBF rating of 4,113,900 hours with an Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty

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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
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

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