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Cisco Catalyst 9600 Switches
The Cisco Catalyst 9600 is built for the modern enterprise core. It delivers unmatched speed, security, and resilience to power mission-critical networks. With modular scalability and high port density, the Cisco Catalyst 9600 ensures your infrastructure can grow without limits.
What makes the Catalyst 9600 stand out is its ability to simplify complex networks. Designed for large campuses and data-driven organizations, it offers automation, advanced security, and next-generation performance. If you’re looking for reliability and long-term value, the C9600 is the powerhouse to trust.
C9600 Series Switch Models Comparison
| Category | Ports/Configuration | Description | Ideal For | Performance Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis | 6-slot modular chassis | C9606R. Modular core for resilience at scale. 25.6 Tbps switching capacity, 6.4 Tbps per slot supporting 400G to 10G multigigabit. | Enterprise campus cores | High resilience, massive scalability, 400G-ready |
| Supervisor Engine | 6.4 Tbps/slot supervisor, 400G QSFP-DD | C9600X-SUP-2. Secure and highly available high-speed supervisor. Based on Cisco Silicon One Q200 ASIC. Supports up to 6.4 Tbps per slot, up to 400G QSFP-DD, and 50G SFP56. | Large-scale campus cores | Ultra-high throughput, future-proof 400G capacity |
| Supervisor Engine | 2.4 Tbps/slot supervisor, 100G/25G | C9600-SUP-1. Designed for hybrid networks. Based on Cisco UADP 3.0 ASIC. Supports up to 2.4 Tbps per slot, up to 100G QSFP28 and 25G SFP28. | Hybrid workplaces, mid-scale cores | Balanced performance, flexible uplinks |
| 9600X Fiber Line Card | 30-port 100G/40G QSFP28 with 400G/200G/100G QSFP-DD fiber | C9600X-LC-32CD. High-density fiber card. 30-port 100G/40G (QSFP28) and 2-port 400G/200G/100G (QSFP-DD). Up to 128 ports non-blocking. Requires C9600X-SUP-2. | Campus core/distribution requiring 400G readiness | High-density, future-ready fiber aggregation |
| 9600X Fiber Line Card | 56-port 50G/25G/10G SFP56 with 100G QSFP28 fiber | C9600X-LC-56YL4C. High-density fiber card. 56-port 50G/25G/10G (SFP56) and 4-port 100G (QSFP28). Up to 240 ports, non-blocking. Requires C9600X-SUP-2. | Massive campus distribution | Ultra-high port density, non-blocking performance |
| 9600X Fiber Line Card | 40-port 50G/25G/10G SFP56 with 400G QSFP-DD, 200G QSFP56 fiber | C9600-LC-40YL4CD. High-density fiber card. 40-port 50G/25G/10G (SFP56), 2-port 400G (QSFP-DD), 2-port 200G (QSFP56). Requires SUP-2. | Campus core with mixed high-speed needs | Mix of 50G to 400G, versatile core |
| 9600 Line Card | 24-port 100G/40G QSFP56 fiber | C9600-LC-24C. High-density fiber line card. 24-port 100G/40G (QSFP56). SUP-2 supports 24x100G or 12x200G. SUP-1 supports 24x40G. | Campus evolution to 200G | Flexible 100G/200G/40G options |
| 9600 Line Card | 48-port 50G/25G/10G SFP56 fiber | C9600-LC-48YL. High-density fiber card. 48-port 50G/25G/10G (SFP56). Requires SUP-2 for 48x50G/25G/10G, SUP-1 for 48x25G/10G/1G. | Campus distribution | Dense 50G-ready fiber connectivity |
| 9600 Line Card | 48-port 10G multigigabit copper | C9600-LC-48TX. Copper line card for campus distribution. 48-port 10G multigigabit with Wi-Fi 6/6E support. Works with SUP-2 and SUP-1. | Campus distribution with copper demand | Multigigabit copper for Wi-Fi 6/6E |
| 9600 Line Card | 48-port 1G SFP fiber | C9600-LC-48S. High-density 1G (SFP) fiber card for campus distribution. SUP-1 only. | Legacy fiber networks | Cost-effective 1G scalability |
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Price And Buying Guide
The Cisco Catalyst 9600 is designed for enterprise networks that demand unmatched scalability, security, and uptime. As the modular core of the Catalyst family, it powers large campuses and mission-critical networks with high-density ports, advanced supervisor engines, and future-ready 400G capabilities.
When evaluating options, businesses should consider port requirements, uplink flexibility, and whether fiber or copper line cards best suit their infrastructure. The C9600 is particularly ideal for organizations scaling into Wi-Fi 6/6E, 400G backbones, and next-generation data demands.
The Cisco Catalyst 9600 price range is $8,945 to $50,234 depending on model and configuration.
Looking to modernize your core network? Buy the Cisco Catalyst 9600 from ORM Systems today and secure future-ready performance backed by expert support.
