Product Introduction
The C9610 Series Smart Switches are a next-generation modular core switching platform designed to deliver high throughput, deep buffers, and scalable connectivity for modern enterprise campus networks and AI-ready infrastructures. This series combines powerful silicon, advanced security, and simplified operations to support evolving network demands with high availability and future-proof capabilities.
Key Product Advantages
- Modular Architecture: Ten-slot chassis with flexible supervisor and line-card configurations to scale performance and port density.
- High Performance & Scalability: Up to 51.2 Tbps switching capacity per chassis with support for 400G to 10G modular interfaces.
- Simplified Management: Streamlined provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting across cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments.
- Resilience & High Availability: Redundant supervisors, ISSU hot-patching, NSF/SSO, and StackWise Virtual for minimal downtime.
- Advanced Security: Hardware trust anchors, post-quantum encryption readiness, and identity services integration.
- Future-Ready Networking: Supports AI-era requirements with high-bandwidth memory, deep buffering, and extensible management options.
Typical Application Scenarios
- Campus Core and Distribution Networks — Backbone for campus LAN environments requiring high throughput and redundancy.
- AI & High-Performance Workloads — Supporting AI-driven applications and data-intensive services with low latency and deep buffering.
- Data Center Connectivity — High-density 25G/100G/400G interfaces enable aggregation for data centers and high-speed edge environments.
- Secure Enterprise Deployments — Integrated identity-based access, encrypted analytics, and trust-anchored hardware for secure operations.
Product Description
The C9610 Series is a modular chassis-based smart switch platform designed for core campus distribution and high-density aggregation. A complete system includes:
- 10-slot chassis
- Supervisor engine(s)
- Line cards for modular port options
- Four fan trays
- Redundant power supplies
Key platform traits:
- Centralized high-performance architecture with industry-leading silicon and high-bandwidth memory.
- Redundant components and hot patch software support for continuous operations.
- Modular design for flexible port densities — from 10G up to 400G.
SKUs and Ordering Information
| SKU | Description |
|---|---|
| C9610R | C9610 Series Smart Switches 10-slot chassis |
| C9610-SUP-3 | Supervisor 3 module |
| C9610-SUP-3XL | Supervisor 3XL module |
| C9610-LC-32CD | 32-port 100G/40G + 2-port 400G/200G/100G line card |
| C9610-LC-40YL4CD | 40-port 50/25/10G + uplinks line card |
| C9610-LC-ADPT | Line Card Adapter (C9600 to C9610 chassis) |
| C9600-LC-48TX | 48-port 10G copper line card |
| C9610-FAN | Fan Tray Assembly |
| C9610-SSD-480G-V1 | 480GB SSD |
| C9610-SSD-960G-V1 | 960GB SSD |
Product Weight and Volume
| Component | Weight | Dimensions (HxWxD) |
|---|---|---|
| C9610R Chassis | ~266 lb (120.7 kg) fully loaded | 31.47 × 17.4 × 26.1 in (79.9 × 44.2 × 66.3 cm) |
| Supervisor modules, line cards and accessories | Varies per SKU | Standard modular sizes |
Specifications
Performance
- Switching Capacity: Up to 51.2 Tbps per chassis
- Per-Slot Bandwidth: 6.4 Tbps
Hardware
- Chassis: 10 slots for supervisors and line cards
- Cooling: Four hot-swappable fan trays
- Power: Up to 8 AC or DC power supply modules
- Backplane Bandwidth: 6.4 Tbps per slot
Port Support
- Modular Interfaces: 10G, 25G, 50G, 100G, 200G, 400G via line cards
Environmental
- Operating Temp: –5°C to 40°C (23°F to 104°F)
- Altitude: Up to 3,000 m operating
- Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
Software and Security
- Platform with hot patching (ISSU), Graceful Restart, and high-availability features built in
- Integrated identity services support, secure boot, and hardware trust technologies