Cisco 8600 Series Secure Routers Hardware Installation Guide

Hardware features

Updated: October 12, 2026

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Details the hardware features of Cisco 8600 Series Secure Routers, describing AC and DC power supply options and integrated power supply fans to support reliable hardware operation.

Table 1. Hardware Features for Cisco 8600 Series Secure Routers
Feature	C8650-G2
Ethernet Ports	20 x 1/10GE SFP+ ports 6 x 40/100GE QSFP28 ports
Rack Units	Three
System Memory (DRAM)	64GB DRAM (default)
Storage	480 GB SSD (default) eUSB bootflash 32GB
Management Interface	1x RJ-45 Out-Of-Band (OOB) management 1x RJ-45/1x Micro-USB Console
Console Port	1xRJ45, 1x USB Micro-USB
USB Ports	USB Type C
Rack Installation	Four post

Table 2. Supported Transceivers for Cisco 8600 Series Secure Routers
Feature	C8650-G2
Supported Transceivers	1G and 10G SFP+ modules 40G and 100G QSFP modules QSFP power classes up to Class 8

Table 3. Power Supply for Cisco 8600 Series Secure Routers
Power Supplies	C8650-G2
AC	PWR-CH1-1100WAC
DC	PWR-CH1-950WDC

AC power supply

This section describes the AC power supply for the Cisco 8600 Series Secure Routers.


1	Fail and OK LEDs	3	Handle
2	AC power connector	4	Retaining latch

DC power supply

The DC input connector is a two-wire connector with connection polarity from left to right (when facing the unit) of positive (+) and negative (–).

The power supply has a handle to be used for insertion and extraction. The module must be supported with one hand because of its length.

Note

The airflow direction is front to back with ambient air drawn in from the venting located on the chassis front sides.


1 and 2	Fail and OK LEDs	3	Handle
4	Retaining latch		—

Power supply fans

The fans in the power supply module are used for cooling the power supply module itself while system-level cooling is provided by fans within the chassis. The power supplies do not depend on the system-level fans for cooling. Fan failure is determined by fan-rotation sensors.

Caution

The chassis has a front-to-rear airflow. All of the power supplies and fan modules in the same chassis must use the same airflow direction or an error will occur with possible overheating and shut down of the router. If you power up the router with more than one airflow direction, you must power down the router and replace the modules with the wrong airflow direction before powering up the router.

Note

The fans in the power supply modules will run as soon as the power supply is plugged in, even if the power switch is in the Standby position.

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