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

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
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 |