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C9400-SUP-1
Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Supervisor 1 Module
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C9400-SUP-1 is a supervisor engine module designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series switches. It integrates advanced control plane functions into a modular chassis and enables support for robust routing protocols such as TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP. While this card does not directly provide Ethernet connectivity like traditional network interface modules, it is engineered to deliver high-availability and secure management for enterprise networks.
Specifically tailored for Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series deployments, the C9400-SUP-1 is installed into the switch’s modular slot and is optimized for mission-critical data center and campus environments. Its form factor is designed for seamless chassis integration, offering the necessary performance and resiliency to support diverse networking use cases including secure network segmentation, unified policy enforcement, and efficient traffic routing.
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In a multi-building corporate campus supporting 20,000+ users, IT deploys the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Supervisor 1 (C9400-SUP-1) to enforce granular VLANs, dynamic access policies, and role-based segmentation. By leveraging its 40-Gbps fabric gains and advanced TrustSec integration, the organization isolates sensitive departments (finance, R&D) without compromising performance. Outcome: 50% faster policy provisioning, zero downtime during reconfiguration, and end-to-end security enforcement across 1,000+ access ports.
A global bank’s data center requires five-nines uptime and seamless failover at the access layer. Integrating C9400-SUP-1 modules in redundant Supervisor pairs delivers stateful switchover and nonstop forwarding for critical trading applications. The design supports 480 Gbps of distributed switching capacity and real-time synchronization of VXLAN and MPLS EVPN overlays. Outcome: Under-50 ms failover, guaranteed transaction continuity, and 99.999% availability for latency-sensitive financial workloads.
A Tier 1 automotive plant deploys thousands of IoT sensors and Wi-Fi 6 access points to monitor robotics, inventory, and environmental controls. The C9400-SUP-1 module provides 16-slot redundancy, embedded wireless controller support, and 10-Gbps uplinks to edge switches. With automated QoS, microsegmentation, and telemetry telemetry via Cisco DNA Center, operations gain real-time visibility and secure device onboarding. Outcome: 30% improvement in production throughput, 40% reduction in network MTTR, and future-proof capacity for 5G factory rollout.
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| C9400-SUP-1 |  C9400-LC-48P-B1 |  C9300-NM-2Q= |  C9400-LC-48U |  C9300-NM-8X | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Supervisor Engine | Network Module / Line Card | Network Module | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module / Network Card |
| Module Type | Supervisor Card | Ethernet Module | Ethernet | Ethernet | SFP+ |
| Data Rate | N/A | 1G | 10G | 1Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Connector Type | N/A | RJ-45 | QSFP+ | RJ-45 | SFP+ |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, N/A | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP |
| Form Factor | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 50°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | N/A | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 70°C |
| Input Voltage | N/A | N/A | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Compatibility | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series | Cisco | Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches | Cisco | Cisco |
| Max Speed | N/A | 1Gbps | 10Gbps | 1Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Supported Features | High Availability, Secure Boot, Advanced Layer 2/3 Functions | Power over Ethernet (PoE+), Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS |
| Power Consumption | N/A | 350W | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Interface Ports | N/A | Ethernet | QSFP+ | Ethernet | SFP+ |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Supervisor Engine 1 | Cisco Catalyst 9400-LC-48P-B1 | Cisco Catalyst 9300-NM-2Q= | Cisco Catalyst 9400 48-Port Universal Line Card | Cisco Catalyst 9300-NM-8X |
| 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 Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Supervisor 1 Module delivers impressive performance, ensuring smooth network operations. Setup was seamless, and it has been incredibly reliable in our enterprise environment.
This supervisor module for the Catalyst 9400 is top-notch. It provides excellent network control and performance, ideal for our growing enterprise needs.
The Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Supervisor 1 Module has exceeded our expectations. Easy to install and delivers consistent, reliable performance for large-scale operations.
We've used the Catalyst 9400 Series Supervisor for over six months now. Its performance under heavy traffic is flawless, ensuring our network runs smoothly.
The Catalyst 9400 Supervisor 1 module has been a key asset in our network infrastructure. It's reliable and enhances the overall network efficiency.
The Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Supervisor 1 Module (C9400-SUP-1) is a high-performance control engine that delivers advanced forwarding, policy enforcement and unified software control for Catalyst 9400 chassis.
Key features include up to 480 Gbps of Layer 2/3 throughput, dedicated control plane, embedded Cisco IOS XE, policy-based automation, advanced telemetry and high-availability options.
The C9400-SUP-1 is compatible with all Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series chassis, including the 4-, 7- and 10-slot variants, when running Cisco IOS XE 16.9 or later.
By offloading control-plane tasks to a dedicated CPU and providing 480 Gbps of packet forwarding, the C9400-SUP-1 reduces latency and maximizes throughput for campus and branch deployments.
The C9400-SUP-1 requires a Cisco DNA Essentials or Cisco DNA Advantage license on each line card to enable advanced automation, security and analytics features.
Yes. It supports Cisco TrustSec, Encrypted Traffic Analytics, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) integration and MACsec encryption for end-to-end security.
Installation involves sliding the module into an available supervisor slot in the Catalyst 9400 chassis, securing the captive screws and connecting the management and power cables.
The Supervisor 1 Module consumes up to 75 W and requires front-to-rear airflow; ensure the chassis has appropriate line-card fans and power supplies installed.
Yes. The module supports StackWise Virtual on Catalyst 9400 platforms with dual supervisors for seamless switch stacking and high availability.
The C9400-SUP-1 delivers up to 480 Gbps of bidirectional packet forwarding capacity, supporting high-density campus core and aggregation deployments.
Each Supervisor 1 Module manages up to nine line-card slots in a 10-slot chassis or three line-card slots in a 4-slot chassis.
The C9400-SUP-1 measures 3.47 x 12.5 x 13.9 inches (88 x 318 x 354 mm) and weighs approximately 8.5 pounds (3.9 kg).
You can manage the module via Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, the onboard CLI, or the REST API for real-time telemetry and configuration automation.
Cisco offers a limited lifetime warranty for the C9400-SUP-1 and optional Cisco Smart Net Total Care for 24x7 hardware replacement and software updates.
Typical use cases include campus core and aggregation switching, enterprise branch consolidation, secure access policy enforcement and intent-based networking.
You can order the C9400-SUP-1 through authorized Cisco partners, resellers or Cisco’s online storefront using SKU C9400-SUP-1.