(NEW) Cisco Switch Catalyst 9600 Series - C9600-SUP-1

Overview

The Cisco C9600-SUP-1 is a Supervisor Engine module designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series switches. It delivers high performance, advanced security, and automation capabilities for enterprise core and distribution layers. This supervisor module plays a crucial role in managing the operations of a Catalyst 9600 chassis, providing high throughput and a resilient control plane for large-scale deployments.

Specs

• Control Plane:

  • CPU: 8-core x86 CPU
  • Memory:
    • DRAM: 32 GB
    • Flash Memory: 64 GB
  • Control-Plane Bandwidth: 9.6 Tbps
  • Forwarding Bandwidth: Up to 7.68 Tbps per system, based on the chassis and line cards used.

• Forwarding Capabilities:

  • Packet Forwarding Rate: Up to 2.6 Bpps (billion packets per second)
  • Routing Protocols Supported: OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, EIGRP, VRF, and others for advanced Layer 3 routing.
  • Multicast: Supports IGMP, PIM-SM, and PIM-SSM.

• Security Features:

  • MACsec Encryption: Provides Layer 2 encryption for secure communication between switches.
  • Cisco TrustSec: Enhances access control, ensuring identity-based security policies.
  • Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA): Detects malware in encrypted traffic without decryption.

• Automation and Programmability:

  • Cisco DNA Center Compatibility: Supports full network automation and orchestration through Cisco DNA Center.
  • Programmability: Supports APIs, including REST and NETCONF/YANG for automated management and monitoring.
  • Telemetry: Streaming telemetry for real-time network visibility and analytics.

• High Availability:

  • Redundancy: Dual supervisor modules can be installed for stateful switchover, ensuring continuous system uptime.
  • Power Supplies and Fans: Hot-swappable power supplies and fans for resilient power management and cooling.