Catalyst 9600 (C9606R)
Modular core chassis, 100/400 GbE line cards
The Catalyst 9600 (C9606R) is a current model, shipping and supported by the vendor. It belongs to the Cisco Catalyst 9200, 9300, 9400, 9500 series family.
At a glance
| Vendor | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Family | Cisco Catalyst 9200, 9300, 9400, 9500 series |
| Ports and features | Modular core chassis, 100/400 GbE line cards |
| Status | current |
About the family
Cisco's current campus switching line on IOS-XE: 9200/9200L access, 9300/9300X stackable access and distribution with multi-gig and 90 W UPOE+, 9400 modular chassis, 9500 core and aggregation with 25/40/100 GbE. DNA Essentials or Advantage licensing is required at purchase.
StackWise-480/1T stacking, StackPower, and full IOS-XE features. Watch licence expiry: the switch keeps working, but Cisco DNA Center features and support entitlement lapse.
What RackLedge does with the Catalyst 9600 (C9606R)
- Configuration from a documented template: VLANs, trunks, spanning tree, management access, logging
- Installation, uplinks and stacking or HA pairing
- Firmware updates and configuration backups on a schedule
- Troubleshooting and RMA handling
- Lifecycle planning and licence renewals
Related models
Frequently asked questions
Is the Catalyst 9600 (C9606R) still supported?
It is a current model, shipping and supported by the vendor.
Do you support hardware you did not sell?
Yes. We take over existing networks, document them, back up the configurations and fix what is broken.
Can you manage it remotely?
Yes, through a secure management VPN or the vendor's cloud console where one exists. Physical work is done on-site in Texas or by partner hands elsewhere.
Need a hand with this?
Tell us what you are running and what is slowing you down. You get a straight assessment and a plan, with no obligation. Support desk is staffed 24/7.