Cisco C9400-LC-12QC - Switch Line Card

Cisco Part Number: C9400-LC-12QC is a Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 12-Port 40G (QSFP+) or 4-Port 100G (QSFP28) and 4-Port 40G (QSFP+)

The Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series switches, a key modular component of the Catalyst 9000 family, redefine network capabilities for a hybrid world. This series, featuring the latest Catalyst 9400 SUP-2/2XL supervisor and line cards, continues to innovate, enhancing connectivity, strengthening security, and redefining experiences for diverse hybrid workforces.

The Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series switches stand as Cisco’s primary modular enterprise switching platform, prioritizing security, IoT, and cloud integration. Positioned as foundational elements for SD-Access, Cisco’s leading enterprise architecture, these switches ensure exceptional investment protection. With a chassis architecture supporting up to 9 Tbps of system bandwidth and robust power delivery via high-density IEEE 802.3bt PoE (60W and 90W), redundancy is a standard across the portfolio. Featuring advanced High Availability (HA) capabilities like SSO/NSF, uplink resiliency, and N+1/N+N redundancy for power supplies, the Catalyst 9400 Series offers enterprise optimization with innovative dual-serviceable fan tray design, side-to-side airflow, and closet-friendly ~16 in. depth. Scaling up to 384 access ports, the system provides a variety of multigigabit and fiber options, supporting advanced routing, SD-Access capabilities, and network system virtualization for small to medium-sized campus environments.

The Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series offers versatile line cards, such as the C9400-LC-12QC - a 12-port 40 Gigabit Ethernet or 4-port 100 Gigabit Ethernet with 4-port 40 Gigabit Ethernet. Ideal for high-performance and high-density 100G or 40 Gigabit Ethernet aggregations, it serves as a core switch in campus and small to medium-sized networks. The line card supports standard Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable 28 and Plus (QSFP28 and QSFP+) optics, allowing flexible usage in full 40 Gigabit Ethernet or both 100 and 40 Gigabit Ethernet configurations for a phased migration approach.

Features:

• Supports up to 12 ports of 40GE QSFP+ or 4 Ports 100GE QSFP28 and 4 Ports 40GE QSFP+.
• Simultaneous use of QSFP28 and QSFP+ on the same line card without restrictions.
• Requires C9400X-SUP-2/2XL.
• Compatible with Cisco IOS XE Software Release 17.12.1 or later.
• Hardware-based IEEE 802.1AE (MACsec-256) capability.
• Jumbo Frame support from Layer 2 to Layer 4 (up to 9216 bytes).
• Tailored for enterprise backbone and collapsed access deployments.

Bandwidth per slot by chassis for C9400-LC-12QC line card: