The Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series is a modular enterprise-class platform designed for secure, high-performance access, distribution, and core networking. Part of the Catalyst 9000 family, it underpins Cisco’s SD-Access architecture, delivering advanced security, IoT, mobility, and cloud capabilities.
Key Features
Operating System: Cisco IOS XE with model-driven programmability, container support, and native third-party application hosting.
Performance: Up to 9 Tbps system bandwidth and high-density PoE (IEEE 802.3bt, 60W & 90W).
Design: Dual-serviceable fan trays, side-to-side airflow, compact 16-inch depth for closet installations.
High Availability: StackWise Virtual, In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU), Stateful Switchover (SSO), Nonstop Forwarding (NSF), uplink resiliency, N+1/N+N power redundancy.
Scalability: Up to 384 access ports with options for 1G, multigigabit, PoE+/UPOE/UPOE+, and fiber (up to 100G).