C9606R Catalyst 9606 6-slot chassis with fan tray

Cisco C9606R - Catalyst 9600 Series Modular Chassis

The Cisco Catalyst 9606R is part of the Catalyst 9600 Series, Cisco’s flagship modular switching platform for enterprise campus cores. It is purpose-built for resiliency, scale, and security, extending the intent-based networking innovations of the Catalyst 9000 family into the campus core layer.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Chassis Type: 6-slot modular chassis
• Rack Units: 8RU
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 13.95 x 17.4 x 16.1 in (35.4 x 44.2 x 40.9 cm)
• Weight: ~63 lbs (with 2 AC PSUs and fan tray)
• Supervisor Slots: Dual supervisor redundancy supported
• Line Cards: Supports 25G, 40G, 100G, and 400G line cards (depending on model)
• Switching Capacity: Multi-terabit scale (up to 25.6 Tbps system capacity with supported line cards)
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 8 Bpps (varies by supervisor engine)
• Operating System: Cisco IOS XE (modular, programmable, API-driven)
• Resiliency:
  • Redundant supervisors
  • Redundant power supplies (AC/DC options)
  • Hot-swappable fan trays
• Airflow Options: Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow models

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise Campus Core: High-availability, high-capacity switching backbone
• Distribution Layer: Aggregating multiple Catalyst 9300/9400 access switches
• High-Performance Environments: Supporting 25/40/100/400G uplinks for large campuses
• Secure Networking: Integrated MACsec, Encrypted Traffic Analytics, and Trustworthy Solutions

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion

• Supports Cisco DNA subscription tiers (Essentials, Advantage, Premier) for automation, assurance, and security
• Modular design allows investment protection with future line card upgrades
• Compatible with Cisco DNA Center for centralized management and policy enforcement