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Compatible 10G/100G Transceiver for Cisco Catalyst 9600 Switch
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The Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switch is a great successor to the Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 series. It provides the necessary “horsepower” for high bandwidth as well. Catalyst 9600 switches are also designed for ultra-high-performance core networking with extreme scalability and security. Therefore, they are suitable for various scenarios, including data centers, campuses, cloud computing, and smart cities.
To better present the functions of switches, compatible transceivers, and patch cables are essential. This blog provides an overview, use cases, and suitable models for Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switches.
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Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switch Overview
As a high-performance switch, the Catalyst 9600 supports 10G, 25G, 40G, and 100G configurations. It makes for a smooth transition from existing Catalyst 6000 deployments.
The Catalyst 9600 switch supports higher port density compared to its previously released Catalyst products. Additionally, it is more expensive than the HPE series switches, including the Aruba 3810M and Aruba 2930M. However, larger enterprises had better consider the Catalyst 9600 switch due to its more robust features. Let’s review some features of this switch.
Chassis Capacity: The switch provides a wired switching capacity of up to 25.6 Tbps. Moreover, it supports up to 6.4 Tbps (C9600X-SUP-2) of bandwidth per slot.
Granular Port Density: This switch is supportive of granular port densities, which cater to different campus needs. In addition, its port densities contain non-blocking 40G and 100G QSFP+, QSFP28 as well as 1G, 10G, and 25G SFP, SFP+, SFP28.
Advanced Security: Firstly, Catalyst 9600 switches (running Cisco IOS XE system) use encrypted traffic analytics (ETA) and advanced encryption standard 256 (AES-256) for network safety. Secondly, they also have Secure Unique Device Identification (SUDI) support, allowing for zero-touch provisioning.
High Availability and Resiliency: Catalyst 9600 features redundant components and seamless failover mechanisms to ensure consistent network services.
Use Cases for Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switch
Catalyst 9600 switch is purpose-built for resiliency at scale. It has comprehensive security that helps businesses expand their size at low total operational expenses. As a result, data centers, campuses, cloud computing, and smart cities prefer to buy this powerful switch to enhance their network connectivity.
Campus Network: The Catalyst C9600X-SUP-2 is suitable for highly available, high-speed campus core deployments. The C9600-LC-48S with 48-port 1G SFP fiber has high-density fiber line cards used for campus distribution.
Data Centers: Data centers often need to handle massive amounts of data and frequently process large-scale, high-speed workloads. Choosing a highly secure switch that enables unified management is vital to data centers. They need to consider data security and low network latency. Among the many other switches, such as the HPE Aruba series, the Catalyst 9600 is their optimal choice.
Cloud Computing: Catalyst 9600 switch is perfect for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The Cisco C9606R ensures optimal data transfer rates and seamless connectivity, meeting the requirements of data-intensive network environments. Moreover, it improves the cloud infrastructure with high throughput and flexible connectivity options.
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switch Models
The Catalyst 9600 switch has a wide selection of models for users to choose from. The list below offers you a quick reference.
| Model | Description |
| C9606R | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 6 Slot Chassis |
| C9600-SUP-1 | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Supervisor 1 Module |
| C9600-SUP-1/2 | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Redundant Supervisor 1 Module |
| C9600X-SUP-2 | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Supervisor 2 Module |
| C9600X-SUP-2/2 | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Redundant Supervisor 2 module |
| C9600-LC-24C | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 24-Port 40GE/12-Port 100GE line card |
| C9600-LC-48YL | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 48-Port 50/25/10/1GE line card |
| C9600-LC-48TX | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 48-port RJ45 Copper – 10GE/5GE/2.5GE/1GE/100Mbps/10Mbps line card |
| C9600-LC-48S | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 48-Port 1GE line card |
| C9600-LC-40YL4CD | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Combo line card; 40 ports 50/25/10GE SFP56; 2 ports 200/100/40QSFP56 uplinks; 2 ports 400/200/100GE QSFP-DD uplinks |
| C9600X-LC-56YL4C | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Combo line card; 56 ports 50/25/10GE SFP56; 4 ports 100/40GE QSFP28 uplinks |
| C9600X-LC-32CD | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Combo line card; 30 ports 100/40G QSFP28; 2 ports 400/200/100G QSFP-DD |
| C9606-FAN | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series C9606 chassis fan tray |
| C9K-F2-SSD-240GB | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 240GB SSD storage |
| C9K-F2-SSD-480GB | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 480GB SSD storage |
| C9K-F2-SSD-960GB | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 960GB SSD storage |
| Cisco DNA Software Term Licenses | Description |
| C9600-DNA-A | C9600 Cisco DNA Advantage Software subscription term license |
| C9600-DNA-A-3Y | C9600 Cisco DNA Advantage Software subscription, 3-year license |
| C9600-DNA-A-5Y | C9600 Cisco DNA Advantage Software subscription, 5-year license |
| C9600-DNA-A-7Y | C9600 Cisco DNA Advantage Software subscription, 7-year license |
| Cisco Catalyst Software Term License | Description |
| C9600-DNX-A-3Y | C9600 Advantage Catalyst Software subscription, 3-year license |
| C9600-DNX-A-5Y | C9600 Advantage Catalyst Software subscription, 5-year license |
| C9600-DNX-A-7Y | C9600 Advantage Catalyst Software subscription, 7-year license |
Compatible 10G/100G Transceiver and Patch Cable for Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switch
Highly scalable and secure, the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switch fits the needs of growing network environments. Various types of optical transceivers and patch cables are highly compatible with this switch.
As a one-stop store for fiber optic solutions, we are willing to supply a wide selection of compatible SFP/SFP+ transceivers and cables with guaranteed quality and competitive pricing. Below is a list of compatible modules for your quick reference.
| OEM Part Number | Description |
| Gigabit SFP Module | |
| GLC-T | 1000BASE-T Copper SFP Module, 100m, RJ-45 Connector |
| SFP-GE-T | 1000BASE-T Copper SFP Module,100m,RJ-45 Connector, Extended temperature |
| GLC-SX-MM | 1000BASE-SX SFP Module, MMF, 850nm, 550m |
| GLC-LH-SM | 1000BASE-LX SFP Module, SMF, 1310nm, 10km |
| GLC-ZX-SM | 1000BASE-ZX SFP Module, SMF, 1550nm, 70km |
| GLC-SX-MMD | 1000BASE-SX SFP Module, MMF, 850nm, 550m, with DOM, Extended temperature |
| GLC-LH-SMD | 1000BASE-LX SFP Module, SMF, 1310nm, 10km, with DOM, Extended temperature |
| GLC-EX-SMD | 1000BASE-EX SFP Module, SMF, 1310nm, 40km, with DOM, Extended temperature |
| GLC-ZX-SMD | 1000BASE-ZX SFP Module, SMF, 1550nm, 70km, with DOM, Extended temperature |
| SFP-GE-S | 1000BASE-SX SFP Module, MMF, 850nm, 550m, with DOM, Extended temperature |
| SFP-GE-L | 1000BASE-LX SFP Module, SMF, 1310nm, 10km, with DOM, Extended temperature |
| SFP-GE-Z | 1000BASE-ZX SFP Module, SMF, 1550nm, 70km, with DOM, Extended temperature |
| GLC-BX-D | 1000BASE-BX-D BIDI SFP Module, TX:1490/RX:1310nm, SMF, 10km |
| GLC-BX-U | 1000BASE-BX-U BIDI SFP Module, TX:1310/RX:1490nm, SMF, 10km |
| CWDM SFP | 1000BASE-CWDM SFP Module, 1470nm~1610nm, SMF, 80km |
| DWDM SFP | 1000BASE-DWDM SFP Module, 1470nm~1610nm, SMF, 80km |
| 10G SFP+ Module | |
| SFP-10G-SR | 10GBASE-SR SFP+ Module for MMF S-Class |
| SFP-10G-SR-X | 10GBASE-SR SFP+ Module for MMF |
| SFP-10G-SR-S | multirate 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-SW and OTU2e SFP+ Module for MMF, extended temperature range |
| SFP-10G-LR | 10GBASE-LRM SFP+ Module for MMF and SMF |
| SFP-10G-LR-X | 10GBASE-LR SFP+ Module for SMF S-Class |
| SFP-10G-LR-S | 10GBASE-LR SFP+ Module for SMF |
| SFP-10G-LRM | multirate 10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE-LW and OTU2e SFP+ Module for SMF, extended temperature range |
| SFP-10G-ER | 10GBASE-ER SFP+ Module for SMF S-Class |
| SFP-10G-ER-S | 10GBASE-ER SFP+ Module for SMF |
| SFP-10G-ZR | 10GBASE-ZR SFP+ Module for SMF S-Class |
| SFP-10G-ZR-S | multirate 10GBASE-ZR, 10GBASE-ZW and OTU2e SFP+ Module for SMF |
| SFP-10G-BXD-I | Cisco 10GBASE-BX10-D Bidirectional for 10km |
| SFP-10G-BXU-I | Cisco 10GBASE-BX10-U Bidirectional for 10km |
| SFP-10G-BX40D-I | Cisco 10GBASE-BX40-D Bidirectional for 40km |
| SFP-10G-BX40U-I | Cisco 10GBASE-BX40-U Bidirectional for 40km |
| 10G SFP+ CWDM/DWDM Module | |
| CWDM-SFP10G-1470 | 10GBAS-CWDM 1470nm SFP+ 40km Transceiver Module |
| CWDM-SFP10G-1490 | 10GBAS-CWDM 1490nm SFP+ 40km Transceiver Module |
| CWDM-SFP10G-1510 | 10GBAS-CWDM 1510nm SFP+ 40km Transceiver Module |
| CWDM-SFP10G-1530 | 10GBAS-CWDM 1530nm SFP+ 40km Transceiver Module |
| CWDM-SFP10G-1550 | 10GBAS-CWDM 1550nm SFP+ 40km Transceiver Module |
| CWDM-SFP10G-1570 | 10GBAS-CWDM 1570nm SFP+ 40km Transceiver Module |
| CWDM-SFP10G-1590 | 10GBAS-CWDM 1590nm SFP+ 40km Transceiver Module |
| CWDM-SFP10G-1610 | 10GBAS-CWDM 1610nm SFP+ 40km Transceiver Module |
| DWDM-SFP10G-ER | 10GBASE-DWDM SFP+ (100-GHz ITU grid) 40km Transceiver Module |
| 10G SFP+ Copper Cables | |
| SFP-H10GB-CU1M | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 1 Meter, passive |
| SFP-H10GB-CU1-5M | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 1.5 Meter, passive |
| SFP-H10GB-CU2M | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 2 Meter, Passive |
| SFP-H10GB-CU2-5M | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 2.5 Meter, Passive |
| SFP-H10GB-CU3M | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 3 Meter, passive |
| SFP-H10GB-CU5M | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 5 Meter, passive |
| SFP-H10GB-ACU7M | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 7 Meter, active |
| SFP-H10GB-ACU10M | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 10 Meter, active |
| 10G SFP+ Active Optical Cables | |
| SFP-10G-AOC1M | 10GBASE-AOC SFP+ Optical Cable, 1 Meter |
| SFP-10G-AOC2M | 10GBASE-AOC SFP+ Optical Cable, 2 Meter |
| SFP-10G-AOC3M | 10GBASE-AOC SFP+ Optical Cable, 3 Meter |
| SFP-10G-AOC5M | 10GBASE-AOC SFP+ Optical Cable, 5 Meter |
| SFP-10G-AOC7M | 10GBASE-AOC SFP+ Optical Cable, 7 Meter |
| SFP-10G-AOC10M | 10GBASE-AOC SFP+ Optical Cable, 10 Meter |
| 100G QSFP28 DAC Cables | |
| QSFP-100G-CU1M | QSFP-100G-CU1M Compatible 100G QSFP28 DAC Cable |
| QSFP-100G-CU2M | QSFP-100G-CU2M Compatible 100G QSFP28 DAC Cable |
| QSFP-100G-CU3M | QSFP-100G-CU3M Compatible 100G QSFP28 DAC Cable |
| QSFP-100G-CU5M | QSFP-100G-CU5M Compatible 100G QSFP28 DAC Cable |
| 100G QSFP28 AOC Cables | |
| QSFP-100G-AOC1M | QSFP-100G-AOC1M Compatible 100G QSFP Active Optical Cable |
| QSFP-100G-AOC2M | QSFP-100G-AOC2M Compatible 100G QSFP Active Optical Cable |
| QSFP-100G-AOC3M | QSFP-100G-AOC3M Compatible 100G QSFP Active Optical Cable |
| QSFP-100G-AOC5M | QSFP-100G-AOC5M Compatible 100G QSFP Active Optical Cable |
| QSFP-100G-AOC7M | QSFP-100G-AOC7M Compatible 100G QSFP Active Optical Cable |
| Fiber Optic Patch Cables | |
| LC-LC-OM2-DxM | Multimode 50/125μm OM2 Duplex LC/LC Fiber Cable (1m-50m or Custom Length) |
| LC-LC-OM3-DxM | Multimode 50/125μm 10G OM3 Duplex LC/LC Fiber Cable (1m-50m or Custom Length) |
| LC-LC-OM4-DxM | Multimode 50/125μm 10G/40G OM4 Duplex LC/LC Fiber Cable (1m-50m or Custom Length) |
| LC-LC-OS2-DxM | Singlemode 9/125μm OS2 Duplex LC/LC Fiber Cable (1m-50m or Custom Length) |
| LC-LC-OS2-SxM | Singlemode 9/125μm OS2 Simplex LC/LC Fiber Cable (1m-50m or Custom Length) |
Conclusion
The Catalyst 9600 series switch, offering Cisco IOS XE, is a perfect fit for campuses, cloud environments, and data centers. Its various models have high compatibility with an extensive portfolio of transceivers and patch cables. With many years of experience serving global customers, our website can provide you with a series of high-quality products at reasonable prices.
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