Cisco Catalyst C9600X-SUP-2 - Supervisor Engine Module

Cisco Part Number: C9600X-SUP-2 is a Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Supervisor 2 Module

The Catalyst 9600X SUP-2 supervisor features the Cisco Silicon One Q200 ASIC, designed for the next-gen core with a programmable pipeline (P4). It offers switching capacity up to 12.8 Tbps per ASIC, delivering high-performance routing and switching without external memories. With a robust multiple-core x86 CPU, the Catalyst 9600 Series is Cisco's premier modular core and edge services enterprise switching platform, prioritizing security, IoT, and cloud capabilities.

Catalyst C9600X-SUP-2 Highlights:

• • Cisco Silicon One Q200 ASIC: Purpose-built for high-performance network core and edge switches, offering up to 12.8 Tbps speed.
  • 7nm fabrication for efficiency.
  • 8GB on-chip 2.5D HBM for deep packet buffers.
  • 80MB dedicated low-latency buffer.
  • Intel 2.7-GHz x86 CPU with 8 cores, 32GB DDR4 memory.
  • Up to 960GB SATA SSD storage.
  • ASIC tables for scaling up to 256K MAC addresses and 2M routes.
  • IPv6 support for wire-rate forwarding.
  • Dynamic hardware forwarding table allocations for seamless IPv4-to-IPv6 migration.
  • Flexible routing tables for IPv4, IPv6, multicast, Layer 2, ACL, and QoS.

The Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series stands as Cisco's premier modular enterprise core switching platform, designed to revolutionize networks for the evolving workplace. This series pioneers purpose-built 400, 200, 100, 50, and 40 Gigabit Ethernet modular switches, delivering unparalleled scalability and buffering for enterprise applications. With continuous innovation, it reshapes connections, strengthens security, and redefines the experience for hybrid workforces of all sizes. The Catalyst 9600 Series supports high-availability features, including patching, Cisco Nonstop Forwarding with Stateful Switchover (NSF/SSO), redundant platinum-rated power supplies, and fans.