C9600‑SUP‑1/2 Specifications
Manufacturer: Cisco
Manufacturer Model: C9600‑SUP‑1/2
Product Line: Catalyst 9600 Series Switches
Product Series: Supervisor Engine 1 (SUP‑1) / Supervisor Engine 2 (SUP‑2)
Product Type: Supervisor Engine Module (Control & Forwarding Processor)
Product Name: Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Supervisor Engine 1/2
KEY FEATURES:
Supports very high switching capacity for enterprise campus core/distribution deployments.
Supervises and manages line‑cards in Catalyst 9600 chassis (such as C9606R).
Modern ASIC: UADP 3.0 for SUP‑1 variant.
Advanced enterprise features: wired + wireless convergence, programmability, security (MACsec), and automation.
Available in two variants: SUP‑1 (initial version) and SUP‑2 (higher capability).
PERFORMANCE:
SUP‑1 variant: System switching capacity up to ~9.6 Tbps; per‑slot switching capacity up to ~2.4 Tbps.
Packet forwarding rate: ~3 billion packets per second (Bpps) for SUP‑1.
Memory & Storage: 16 GB DRAM, 16 GB flash, support for up to ~960 GB SSD local storage.
SUP‑2 variant: Higher scale and throughput (for example line‑cards supporting 200/400 GE).
ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:
Operating temperature: ~‑5 °C to ~40 °C
Storage temperature: ~‑40 °C to ~75 °C
Non‑condensing humidity: ~10% to ~95%
Designed for enterprise core/distribution with high‑availability features (redundant supervisors, NSF/SSO, online insertion).
PHYSICAL:
Form Factor: 1‑Rack‑Unit module designed for supervisor slot in Catalyst 9600 chassis.
Typical dimensions: ~1.7″ height × ~15.0″ width × ~13.41″ depth (faceplate) for SUP‑1
Weight: Module only (varies by variant)
COMPATIBILITY & NOTES:
Compatible Devices: Catalyst 9600 Series chassis that support Supervisor Engine slot
Software/Firmware: Requires Cisco IOS XE with minimum supported version for full feature support
Licensing: Feature sets (SD‑Access, advanced routing, segment routing etc.) may require DNA/Advantage licenses
Line‑card support: Supervisor must be paired with supported line‑cards; mixing variants may require verification
Deployment Note: Ensure chassis power, cooling, and fabric/backplane are sufficient for full throughput
Refurbished Condition: Verify module condition, firmware version, memory/storage intact, correct variant, and chassis support

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