Cisco C9400-LC-24XS - Switch Line Card

Cisco Part Number: C9400-LC-24XS is a Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 24-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP+) line card

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 features a C9400-LC-24XS – 24-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet line card, ideal for robust 10 Gigabit Ethernet aggregations in campus and small to medium-sized network cores. Supporting standard SFP+ optics, the ports are versatile, accommodating both Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet interchangeably. This flexibility facilitates a seamless transition from Gigabit to 10 Gigabit Ethernet as needed.

Key Features:

• Accommodates 24 ports of 10GE SFP+ or 24 Ports 1GE SFP.
• Simultaneous use of SFP+ and SFP on the same line card.
• Supported on Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.6.2 or later.
• Hardware-based IEEE 802.1AE (MACsec-256) capability.
• Supports Jumbo Frames (up to 9216 bytes) from Layer 2 to Layer 4.
• Tailored for enterprise backbone and collapsed access deployments.

Bandwidth per slot by chassis for C9400-LC-24XS line card: