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C9400-LC-48S
CATALYST 9400 SERIES 48PORT GIGABIT ETHERNET SFP
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C9400-LC-48S is an Ethernet line card module designed for Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series switches, providing 48 SFP ports that each support data rates of 1Gbps. It features industry-standard SFP connectors and operates using TCP/IP protocols, ensuring reliable and flexible connectivity for high-performance network environments.
C9400-LC-48S is engineered as a modular network interface card that slots directly into the Catalyst 9400 chassis, making it ideal for expanding data center capacity and upgrading network infrastructures. Built to meet enterprise demands, it supports advanced features such as auto-negotiation, jumbo frames, and QoS for optimized traffic management and robust network performance.
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In a multinational financial services campus, IT teams deploy the Catalyst 9400 Series with the C9400-LC-48S 48-port Gigabit Ethernet SFP line card to aggregate 48 remote distribution switches over single-mode fiber. This high-density uplink consolidation simplifies fiber management, reduces capital expenses by up to 30%, and delivers sub-millisecond latency for mission-critical trading applications.
A metropolitan smart-city project connects 300+ high-definition IP cameras to a central operations center via multiple Catalyst 9400 chassis populated with C9400-LC-48S modules. Built-in QoS and resilient ring topologies ensure uninterrupted 1 Gbps per camera link, enabling real-time analytics and 24/7 monitoring. The result: a secure, scalable surveillance fabric with 99.999% uptime and streamlined fault isolation.
A large university uses the C9400-LC-48S in its core Catalyst 9400 deployment to serve 5,000+ student and IoT endpoints across lecture halls and dormitories. Leveraging IEEE 802.1X, dynamic VLAN assignment and Cisco DNA Center integration, network operators achieve automated access policies and real-time threat containment. Outcome: 50% faster device onboarding, zero-touch segmentation and enhanced compliance with data-privacy regulations.
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 C9400-LC-48S |  C9600-SUP-1= |  C9300-NM-2Y |  C9400-LC-48H |  C9300-NM-2Q= | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Module | Network Module | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module |
| Module Type | Ethernet | Supervisor Engine | SFP Network Module | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 1Gbps | N/A | 1Gbps | 1Gbps | 10G |
| Connector Type | SFP | N/A | SFP | RJ-45 | QSFP+ |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP | TCP/IP, MPLS, IPv6 | Ethernet / TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP |
| Form Factor | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 50°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | N/A | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Input Voltage | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.3V |
| Compatibility | Cisco | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switches | Cisco | Cisco | Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches |
| Max Speed | 1Gbps | N/A | 1Gbps | 1Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | High availability, scalability, advanced routing and switching | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation / QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS |
| Power Consumption | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Interface Ports | Ethernet SFP | N/A | SFP | Ethernet | QSFP+ |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst C9400-LC-48S | Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Supervisor Engine | Cisco Catalyst 9300-NM-2Y Network Module | Cisco Catalyst 9400 C9400-LC-48H | Cisco Catalyst 9300-NM-2Q= |
| Height | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
The Catalyst 9400 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet SFP module has been essential for our enterprise. It provides reliable and high-speed connectivity for our growing infrastructure.
We rely on the C9400-LC-48S for its excellent 1GE Ethernet performance. It's perfect for handling our networking needs while ensuring high stability.
This line card offers great value with 48 ports of Gigabit Ethernet. It's fast, reliable, and provides excellent performance for large networks.
The C9400-LC-48S provides seamless 1GE Ethernet connectivity. It integrates easily and has ensured smooth operations in our expanded network.
The C9400-LC-48S is a great investment for any organization. It's reliable, offers excellent performance, and works perfectly with our Cisco infrastructure.
The C9400-LC-48S is a Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular line card offering 48 fixed Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports, designed for high-density access-layer deployments in enterprise networks.
Key features include 48 1G SFP ports, hot-swappable design, non-blocking architecture, low-latency switching, up to 96 Gbps of line-rate forwarding capacity per module, and integration with Cisco DNA Center for automation.
Yes. The C9400-LC-48S is compatible with all Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series chassis (C9400-24Q, C9400-32C, C9400-40X), provided the chassis has an available line-card slot and sufficient power capacity.
The C9400-LC-48S supports Cisco-qualified 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX/LH, 1000BASE-T, Metro Optical (1000BASE-BX), and CWDM SFP transceivers for compatibility with multimode and single-mode fiber.
The C9400-LC-48S delivers up to 96 Gbps of aggregate forwarding capacity at line rate, leveraging the Catalyst 9400 chassis fabric which scales to 480 Gbps per slot.
Power off the chassis, slide the C9400-LC-48S into an available line-card slot until it clicks, secure the captive screws, reinstall power, and verify port status via the CLI or Web UI.
Use Cisco Catalyst 9400 redundant power supplies (e.g., C9400-PWR-930WAC or 1925WAC) sized to support all installed line cards, supervisors, and PoE/PoE+ requirements for attached devices.
Yes. When paired with a DNA-ready supervisor engine (e.g., C9400-SUP-2L-E), the C9400-LC-48S integrates with Cisco DNA Center for policy-based automation, assurance, and analytics.
Supported security features include 802.1X authentication, MACsec encryption, dynamic ARP inspection, IP Source Guard, TrustSec segmentation, and Secure Group Tags (SGT) for end-to-end protection.
The module offers hardware-based QoS with eight priority queues per port, class-based shaping and policing, low-latency queuing, weighted fair queuing, and microflow sFlow for granular traffic management.
Yes. In a dual-supervisor Catalyst 9400 chassis, the C9400-LC-48S automatically switches over to the standby supervisor on failure, ensuring continuous network availability.
The C9400-LC-48S includes Cisco's limited lifetime hardware warranty. Cisco Smart Net Total Care and Cisco DNA software support are available for enhanced coverage, updates, and 24x7 TAC access.
Licensing tiers include Cisco DNA Essentials, Advantage, and Premier or Network Essentials and Advantage. Licenses are managed per chassis and unlock features like advanced security, automation, and analytics.
A fully populated 7-slot Catalyst 9400 chassis delivers up to 2.4 Tbps of total switching capacity (480 Gbps per line-card slot), supporting up to 336 Gbps of managed access ports.
The Catalyst 9400 Series meets NEBS-GR and Common Criteria EAL2 standards, operates from 0°C to 40°C, supports up to 90% non-condensing humidity, and complies with RoHS and REACH regulations.
Use the Cisco IOS XE CLI, Web UI, SNMP, NetFlow, or streaming telemetry via Cisco DNA Center to monitor port status, bandwidth utilization, error counters, and SFP diagnostics in real time.