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Cisco C9610-SUP-3XL Supervisor Module

Optimized for secure and highly available high-speed campus core deployments. Cisco Silicon One K100 ASIC with HBM delivers up to 51.2 Tbps per chassis, 6.4 Tbps per slot. Supports 400G QSFP-DD with enhanced application hosting.

Cisco C9610-SUP-3XL Supervisor Module
6.4 Tbps/slot Silicon One K100 400G QSFP-DD HBM Memory SSO & ISSU PQC Ready

Product Overview

Silicon One K100 with HBM

Industry-leading K100 ASIC with High Bandwidth Memory delivers 51.2 Tbps switching capacity and 15.6 Bpps forwarding rate.

400G Ready

Native 400G QSFP-DD uplinks future-proof your network without forklift upgrades.

Enhanced App Hosting

Extended memory and CPU resources enable on-box application hosting for Cisco Spaces, ThousandEyes, and containers.

High Availability

StackWise Virtual (SVL), SSO, NSF, full-image ISSU, and GIR ensure zero-downtime operations.

Post-Quantum Security

Hardware-ready PQC algorithms, Trust Anchor, MACsec-256, and Cisco Live Protect readiness.

Unified Management

Manage from Meraki dashboard, Catalyst Center, or CLI with unified licensing.

Features and Benefits

The most powerful campus supervisor engine.

The SUP-3XL extends the C9610 platform with enhanced memory and application hosting for the AI Enterprise.

51.2 Tbps Capacity

Four Silicon One ASICs per supervisor deliver 6.4 Tbps per slot for wire-rate forwarding across all ports.

Quantum-Safe Security

Hardware-ready for post-quantum cryptography and Cisco Live Protect to defend against future threats.

Enhanced App Hosting

Extended memory enables on-box Docker containers, ThousandEyes, and Cisco Spaces.

StackWise Virtual

Combine two C9610R chassis into a single logical switch for simplified management and high availability.

Programmable

NETCONF/YANG, RESTCONF, gNMI, on-box Python scripting, and streaming telemetry for full automation.

Efficient Cooling

Front-to-back airflow with field-replaceable fan trays, barometric sensors, and PWM fine-tuning.

Feature & Benefit Details

Feature
Benefit
Silicon One K100 ASIC with HBM
51.2 Tbps switching, 15.6 Bpps forwarding with HBM for enhanced buffering.
Enhanced Application Hosting
Extended memory enables on-box Docker containers, ThousandEyes, and Cisco Spaces.
StackWise Virtual
Combine two C9610R chassis into a single logical switch.
In-Service Software Upgrade
Full image upgrade with zero downtime.
Post-Quantum Cryptography
Hardware-ready PQC algorithms guard against future quantum attacks.
SD-Access Ready
Full fabric support with secure segmentation and policy automation.

Specifications

Performance

Switching capacity per slot6.4 Tbps (3.2 Tbps full-duplex)
Max system capacity51.2 Tbps
Forwarding rate15.6 Bpps
ASICSilicon One K100 with HBM

Connectivity

Uplink ports400G QSFP-DD
Downlink support100G/40G QSFP28, 50G/25G/10G SFP56
Management10/100/1000 RJ45
ConsoleUSB Type-C

Ordering Information

C9610-SUP-3XL

Cisco C9610 Supervisor Engine 3XL module

Documentation

Data Sheet

Cisco C9610 Series Smart Switches Data Sheet. Full specifications, models, management, licensing, and ordering information.

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Cisco C9610-SUP-3XL Supervisor Module