Cisco Catalyst 9400

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).

Chassis Options

• C9404R: 4-slot, 2 switching modules, 4 PSU slots.
• C9407R: 7-slot, 5 switching modules, 8 PSU slots.
• C9410R: 10-slot, 8 switching modules, 8 PSU slots.

Supervisor Engines & Line Cards

• Gen-2 supervisors support up to 480 Gbps per slot, 100G/25G uplinks, and hardware IPsec.
• Line cards include 1G, mGig, PoE+/UPOE/UPOE+, and fiber, offering flexible port density and power.
• Centralized architecture enables feature upgrades via supervisor replacement while retaining line cards.

Additional Capabilities

• Advanced routing, SD-Access, network and system virtualization.
• Front-panel USB 3.0 and onboard M2 SATA SSD (up to 960 GB) for application hosting.
• Supports Switch Link Interfaces (SLIs) for high-speed backplane connectivity.

Cisco Services

Comprehensive lifecycle services include implementation, optimization, technical support, and managed services, helping enterprises reduce upgrade costs and maintain operational excellence.