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C9404R
Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 4-Slot Modular Switch Chassis, 2...
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C9404R is a managed Layer 3 modular switch chassis built for Catalyst campus access and compact distribution designs rather than fixed-port edge switching. The base chassis has no fixed data ports; two dedicated line-card slots provide up to 96 installed ports through supported Catalyst 9400 modules, with Gigabit Ethernet, multigigabit, 10 Gigabit, 25 Gigabit, 40 Gigabit, and 100 Gigabit options determined by the selected cards and supervisor. Uplinks come from the chosen supervisor or line-card configuration, so there is no fixed uplink block on the chassis. Cisco UPOE+ 90W, UPOE 60W, and PoE+ 30W power delivery are available when compatible PoE line cards and power supplies are installed. The 6U chassis belongs to the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series and uses a front-mounted 19-inch rack layout. C9407R differs by increasing line-card capacity from 2 slots to 5 slots.
Up to 480 Gbps per line-card slot supports dense module choices when the chassis uses C9400X-SUP-2XL, while C9400X-SUP-2 and the higher Supervisor Engine 1 variants provide 240 Gbps per slot in this chassis. 357.12 Mpps per line-card slot is the calculated 64-byte forwarding-rate equivalent for the documented 480 Gbps slot bandwidth. 4320W maximum PoE per slot gives power planning headroom for high-power access modules, with the actual delivered budget set by line-card mix, supply count, input voltage, and redundancy mode. Scalable IPv4, IPv6, multicast, Layer 2, Layer 3, ACL, and QoS table allocation comes from the Catalyst 9400 supervisor architecture and Cisco IOS XE feature set. C9404R provides four power supply bays for 3200W AC, 2100W AC, or 3200W DC supplies. Minimum Cisco IOS XE release depends on the installed supervisor engine. Embedded RFID tags across chassis components support inventory control, while side-to-side airflow, a serviceable fan-tray design, and front access to removable components simplify rack operations in wiring closets.
C9404R fits enterprise access, compact aggregation, and smaller distribution positions where modular slot choice matters more than a large chassis footprint. Endpoint reach depends on the populated line cards, so the platform supports copper users, wireless access points, IP phones, cameras, and fiber handoffs through the selected modules. StackWise Virtual places two compatible Catalyst 9400 chassis into one logical switching system for paired-site resiliency, and the shorter chassis profile keeps rack planning below the 10U C9407R and 13U C9410R alternatives. ORM Systems supplies this chassis new and certified refurbished, with refurbished units checked for slot condition, fan-tray operation, power-bay integrity, and chassis inventory accuracy. Request a quote for chassis-only supply or a configured bill of materials. Enterprise and volume buyers receive sourcing support for supervisors, line cards, power supplies, optics, spares, coordinated multi-site rollout quantities, spare-pool planning, and staged refresh projects.
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C9404R sits in an access closet as the modular chassis for two Catalyst 9400 line cards, placing endpoint copper, PoE, multigigabit, or fiber interfaces into slots 1 and 4. Engineers install redundant supervisor engines in slots 2 and 3, then apply VLAN, QoS, authentication, and routing policy through the selected Cisco IOS XE image. The 6RU footprint keeps the chassis practical for smaller racks while still supporting up to 96 access ports. The closet gains modular endpoint growth without moving to a larger chassis.
C9404R operates as a compact distribution node when two line-card slots provide enough downstream or lateral connectivity for a campus block. Network teams pair the chassis with C9400X-SUP-2XL for up to 480 Gbps per line-card slot, then select SFP+, SFP28, QSFP+, QSFP28, or RJ-45 modules according to the uplink and aggregation plan. The chassis concentrates access traffic in a smaller 6RU space than C9407R or C9410R. The network gains routed aggregation capacity without reserving rack space for unused slots.
The chassis replaces smaller legacy modular switching nodes where the design requires redundant supervisors, modern Catalyst 9400 line cards, and flexible power modes. C9404R reserves slots 2 and 3 for supervisor engines and provides four power supply bays for combined, N+1, or N+N power planning. Engineers migrate copper, PoE, multigigabit, or fiber access into the two line-card slots while validating IOS XE and license requirements. The refresh standardizes the site on Catalyst 9400 hardware with controlled rack, power, and module scope.
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| C9404R |  C9407R |  C9410R-96U-BNDL-A |  C9407R-96U-BNDL-E |  C9410R | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Chassis | Rack-mount | Chassis | Chassis | Chassis |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9404R | C9407R | C9410R-96U-BNDL-A | C9407R-96U-BNDL-E | C9410R |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Combo |
| Power Source | AC and DC Redundant | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply |
| Product Type | Network Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 6U | 1 RU | 2 RU | 2 RU | 2 RU |
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Cisco C9404R is a Catalyst 9400 Series 4-slot modular switch chassis for enterprise campus switching. It provides 2 dedicated line-card slots, 2 dedicated supervisor engine slots, and a compact 6RU rack form factor. The chassis is used as the physical platform for Catalyst 9400 supervisors, line cards, power supplies, and fan tray assemblies.
C9404R identifies the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 4-slot redundant-supervisor chassis. In this platform, slots 1 and 4 are reserved for line cards, while slots 2 and 3 are reserved for supervisor engines. The R designation reflects supervisor redundancy support, which lets the chassis operate with dual compatible supervisor engines when configured that way.
C9404R is a modular switch chassis, not a complete standalone switch by itself. It requires compatible Catalyst 9400 supervisor engines, line cards, power supplies, fan tray components, and Cisco IOS XE software to operate as a working switch. Buyers should treat C9404R as the base chassis for a configured Catalyst 9400 modular switching system.
C9404R is the smallest chassis in the Cisco Catalyst 9400 modular family. It sits below the C9407R 7-slot chassis and C9410R 10-slot chassis, while using the same Catalyst 9400 architecture. It fits deployments that need modular supervisors, line cards, PoE power design, and 19-inch rack mounting without the larger footprint of higher-slot chassis.
C9404R has 2 dedicated line-card slots. Cisco reserves slots 1 and 4 for line cards, while slots 2 and 3 are supervisor engine slots. With two 48-port line cards, the chassis supports up to 96 copper, fiber, PoE+, UPOE, UPOE+, multigigabit, or SFP-based ports depending on the selected modules and supervisor combination.
C9404R supports up to 96 ports when populated with compatible 48-port Catalyst 9400 line cards. Cisco lists 96 as the maximum density for 10/100/1000BASE-T, PoE+, UPOE, 90W UPOE+, 5G multigigabit, 10G multigigabit, 1G SFP, and 10G SFP+ configurations. Higher-speed densities vary by module and supervisor requirement.
C9404R supports up to 480 Gbps per line-card slot when used with the C9400X-SUP-2XL supervisor. The same chassis supports 240 Gbps per slot with C9400X-SUP-2, C9400-SUP-1XL, or C9400-SUP-1XL-Y, and 80 Gbps per slot with C9400-SUP-1. The final bandwidth depends on the installed supervisor engine.
C9404R supports integrated PoE when configured with compatible PoE, UPOE, or UPOE+ Catalyst 9400 line cards and suitable power supplies. Cisco lists maximum PoE per slot at 4320W, with the chassis capable of approximately 4800W PoE per slot. The usable PoE budget depends on the line cards, power supplies, input voltage, and redundancy mode.
C9404R has 4 power supply bays and supports Cisco Catalyst 9400 3200W AC, 2100W AC, and 3200W DC power supplies. The chassis supports combined, N+1 redundant, and N+N redundant power modes. Buyers should size power supplies around installed line cards, PoE demand, input voltage, and the redundancy model required for the site.
C9404R is a 6RU chassis measuring 10.47 x 17.30 x 16.30 inches, or 26.53 x 43.94 x 41.40 cm. Cisco lists chassis weight with fan tray at 39.0 lb, or 17.2 kg. It is compatible with 19-inch racks, and Cisco includes rack and cable guide hardware for front rack mounting.
C9404R is used as a modular campus access, aggregation, or compact distribution switching chassis. Network teams deploy it where fixed switches do not provide enough module choice, supervisor redundancy, or PoE power design flexibility. The 2 line-card slot layout suits closets and small aggregation points that need up to 96 ports in a 6RU platform.
C9404R fits environments that need a compact modular chassis rather than the higher slot counts of C9407R or C9410R. It is suitable for access closets, branch aggregation, collapsed access-distribution designs, and refresh projects where 2 line-card slots provide enough port density. The 6RU size keeps the platform practical for racks with limited vertical space.
C9404R suits campus switching traffic from users, wireless access points, phones, cameras, printers, and distribution uplinks, depending on the installed line cards. With compatible supervisors, it supports Catalyst 9400 switching features under Cisco IOS XE. The chassis is especially useful when teams need line-card choice across copper, fiber, multigigabit, PoE, and high-speed uplink designs.
C9404R works in redundant campus designs through its 2 supervisor engine slots, 4 power supply bays, and serviceable fan architecture. Slots 2 and 3 support supervisor redundancy, while the power subsystem supports N+1 and N+N modes. The chassis also supports Catalyst 9400 architecture options such as StackWise Virtual when the full system design uses supported components.
C9404R supports Cisco Catalyst 9400 supervisor engines including C9400-SUP-1, C9400-SUP-1XL, C9400-SUP-1XL-Y, C9400X-SUP-2, and C9400X-SUP-2XL. Cisco reserves slots 2 and 3 for those supervisor engines. Minimum Cisco IOS XE support starts at 16.9.1 for Supervisor Engine 1 variants and 17.7.1 for Supervisor Engine 2 variants.
C9404R supports Catalyst 9400 line cards such as C9400-LC-48U, C9400-LC-48T, C9400-LC-48P, C9400-LC-48H, C9400-LC-48HN, C9400-LC-48HX, C9400-LC-24XS, C9400-LC-48XS, C9400-LC-24XY, C9400-LC-12QC, and C9400-LC-48TX. Compatibility also depends on the chosen supervisor engine and minimum Cisco IOS XE release.
C9404R operates as part of the Cisco Catalyst 9400 switching platform under Cisco IOS XE when configured with supported supervisor engines. It fits Cisco campus management and automation workflows that use Catalyst 9000 platforms, including software-defined access designs where the required licenses, supervisors, software releases, and network architecture are in place.
C9404R supports standards and interfaces through the installed Catalyst 9400 line cards. Cisco lists options for 10/100/1000BASE-T, PoE+, UPOE, 802.3bt Type 4 90W UPOE+, 5G and 10G multigigabit Ethernet, 1G SFP, 10G SFP+, 25G SFP28, 40G QSFP+, and 100G QSFP28. Regulatory compliance includes CE marking and IEEE 802.3.
C9404R is smaller than C9407R, with 4 total slots, 2 line-card slots, 4 power supply bays, and a 6RU chassis. C9407R increases capacity to 7 total slots, 5 line-card slots, 8 power supply bays, and 10RU. C9404R suits compact modular deployments, while C9407R fits access blocks that need more than 96 ports.
C9404R provides 2 line-card slots and up to 96 48-port module ports in 6RU, while C9410R provides 8 line-card slots and up to 384 48-port module ports in 13RU. C9404R is the practical choice for smaller modular switching nodes, while C9410R targets high-density access or aggregation designs with larger rack, power, and module requirements.
C9404R is usually the better fit when an access closet needs 2 line-card slots, supervisor redundancy, and up to 96 ports. C9407R is better when the same closet requires 5 line-card slots or expansion beyond 96 ports. The decision should follow endpoint count, PoE budget, uplink design, rack space, and expected growth.
C9404R is the closest Catalyst 9400 chassis size for many smaller Catalyst 4500E modular refreshes. Cisco migration material compares C9404R against the WS-C4503-E class, noting 2 supervisor slots and a 6RU Catalyst 9400 chassis. Buyers should validate line-card equivalence, supervisor selection, licensing, power, optics, and cabling before replacing an existing 4500E deployment.
C9404R price depends on condition, quantity, lead time, and whether the order includes only the chassis or a configured bundle with supervisors, line cards, power supplies, optics, licenses, and accessories. ORM Systems lists pricing through quote-based sales support so buyers receive a configuration-specific offer instead of a generic chassis-only estimate.
C9404R may be sourced as new or refurbished hardware depending on channel availability, project timing, and buyer requirements. Refurbished units are useful for Catalyst 9400 expansions, spares, and budget-controlled refreshes. New units suit standard lifecycle procurement when available. ORM Systems aligns the quoted condition with the requested configuration and delivery requirement.
C9404R production and lifecycle status should be checked against current Cisco lifecycle notices at the time of purchase. The chassis remains a Catalyst 9400 Series ordering part in Cisco documentation, but lifecycle status, service coverage, and software support can change. Buyers should confirm the exact condition, warranty path, software requirements, and support eligibility before ordering.
C9404R lead time depends on stock position, requested condition, quantity, and whether the order requires matching supervisors, line cards, power supplies, or optics. A chassis-only order is simpler than a fully configured Catalyst 9400 build. ORM Systems provides lead-time confirmation during quoting so procurement teams can plan installation windows and migration dates.
Bulk pricing may be available for C9404R when buyers order multiple chassis units, complete Catalyst 9400 configurations, or related modules such as supervisors, power supplies, line cards, and optics. Volume requests should include target quantities, preferred condition, destination, and required delivery date. ORM Systems uses those details to build a quantity-based quotation.
C9404R purchases from ORM Systems may include warranty coverage based on condition, availability, and quote terms. Hardware such as modular switch chassis is commonly sold with warranty options that help buyers manage deployment risk. The final warranty period should be confirmed on the quotation, especially when the order includes refurbished units, spare parts, or mixed-condition components.
Refurbished C9404R hardware should be inspected and tested before dispatch to verify physical condition, chassis identification, fan tray presence, power bay integrity, slot condition, and readiness for compatible Catalyst 9400 modules. Buyers should also confirm that required supervisors, line cards, power supplies, and accessories are included or ordered separately before installation.
C9404R belongs to the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series, which Cisco lists with CE marking, IEEE 802.3, safety standards such as UL 60950-1 and IEC 60950-1, EMC standards including FCC Part 15 and EN 55032 Class A, and RoHS5 compliance. Buyers should validate local compliance requirements against the final chassis, power supply, and deployment region.
C9404R first-use configuration requires compatible supervisor engine hardware, at least one supported line card for network interfaces, suitable power supplies, the fan tray, rack hardware, console or management access, and a supported Cisco IOS XE release. The chassis itself provides the modular frame, while the supervisor and line cards define the operating software and interfaces.
C9404R requires Cisco IOS XE through the installed Catalyst 9400 supervisor engine, and software licensing depends on the selected supervisor, feature set, and campus design. The chassis SKU alone does not define Network Essentials, Network Advantage, DNA subscription, or SD-Access entitlement. Buyers should align C9404R licensing with the supervisor engine and intended operating features.
C9404R deployments usually require supervisor engines, line cards, power supplies, power cords, a fan tray, rack and cable management hardware, optics or cables, and software licensing as needed. Blank covers may be required for unused slots or power bays. The correct accessory list depends on port count, PoE demand, uplink speeds, redundancy goals, and region.
Buyers can purchase C9404R in the UK through ORM Systems for Cisco Catalyst 9400 chassis requirements, including new or refurbished sourcing where available. Procurement teams should provide the SKU, target condition, required quantity, delivery location, and any matching supervisor, line-card, power, or optics requirements so the quote reflects the complete deployment.
ORM Systems supports international enquiries for C9404R and other enterprise IT hardware, subject to availability, export requirements, destination rules, and carrier options. International buyers should include delivery country, quantity, required condition, and whether the order is chassis-only or a complete Catalyst 9400 configuration. Those details help confirm freight, lead time, and documentation needs.
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