C9400-LC-12QC – 12×40G QSFP+ / 4×100G QSFP28 – Catalyst 9400 Line Card
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C9400-LC-12QC Description
C9400-LC-12QC, also known as Cisco Catalyst 9400 12-Port 100G/40G QSFP+ line card, enables high-speed 100 Gigabit and 40 Gigabit aggregation for the Catalyst 9400 modular switches. This module provides up to 12 QSFP+/QSFP28 slots, supporting either 12x40G QSFP+ or a mix of 4x100G QSFP28 plus 4x40G QSFP+ interfaces, ideal for flexible deployment in campus core or aggregation layers. The C9400-LC-12QC delivers up to 480Gbps line-rate bandwidth per slot (with SUP-2XL/2), supporting robust jumbo frame transport, hardware-based MACsec-256 encryption, and hot-swappable installation. Designed for modern data center, enterprise core, and high-performance network environments, this 100G/40G QSFP line card enables scalable and secure fiber backbone expansion.
Product Performance
Quick Spec
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Parameter |
Specification |
|---|---|
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Product Model |
C9400-LC-12QC |
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Port Quantity |
12 QSFP+/QSFP28 ports |
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Port Type |
QSFP+ (40G) / QSFP28 (100G) |
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Max Per Slot Rate |
480 Gbps (SUP-2XL/2), 240 Gbps (legacy SUP) |
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Supervisor Support |
C9400X-SUP-2, C9400X-SUP-2XL only |
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Jumbo Frame Support |
Up to 9216 bytes |
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MACsec |
IEEE 802.1AE (MACsec-256) hardware support |
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Min. Software |
IOS XE 17.12.1 or later |
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Max Power Usage |
200W |
Key Features
Flexible 100G/40G QSFP Ports
Offers up to 12 ports of 40G QSFP+ or a mix of 4x100G QSFP28 and 4x40G QSFP+ for versatile, high-speed fiber aggregation.
Line-Rate Bandwidth
Delivers up to 480Gbps per slot with compatible supervisors, ensuring non-blocking performance for core and aggregation networks.
MACsec-256 Security
Features hardware-based IEEE 802.1AE MACsec-256 encryption for secure, wire-speed transport across all QSFP ports.
Jumbo Frame Ready
Supports jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes, enabling efficient large-scale data transfers for modern workloads.
Supervisor-2/2XL Compatibility
Optimized for use with C9400X-SUP-2 and SUP-2XL engines, ensuring seamless operation and maximum throughput.
Hot-Swappable & Reliable
Allows tool-less installation and removal in any supported chassis slot, simplifying maintenance with high MTBF and robust design.
Front View
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1 |
STATUS LED |
5 |
Captive installation screws |
|---|---|---|---|
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2 |
LOCATE (blue beacon) LED |
6 |
Ejector levers |
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3 |
Vent holes for the port cage |
7 |
PORT LINK LED |
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4 |
Model or product number |
8 |
Line card Radio Frequency Identifier (RFID) |
When 100 Gbps connectivity is configured on ports 9 and 12:
Alternatively, you can configure 100 Gbps on ports 10 and 11.
C9400-LC-12QC Slot Bandwidth by SUP & Chassis
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Supervisor Engine |
Chassis |
Per-Slot Bandwidth |
Oversubscription |
|---|---|---|---|
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C9400X-SUP-2XL |
C9404R |
480 Gbps |
1:1 |
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C9407R |
480 Gbps |
1:1 | |
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C9410R |
480 Gbps |
1:1 | |
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C9400X-SUP-2 |
C9404R |
240 Gbps |
1:1 |
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C9407R |
240 Gbps |
1:1 | |
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C9410R |
240 Gbps |
1:1 | |
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C9400-SUP-1XL |
C9404R |
240 Gbps |
1:1 |
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C9407R |
120 Gbps |
2:1 | |
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C9410R |
80 Gbps |
3:1 |
Product Comparison
|
Parameter |
C9400-LC-12QC |
C9400-LC-24XS | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Ports |
12 × 40G QSFP+ |
24 × 10G SFP+ |
48 × 10G RJ-45 |
|
Breakout Support |
4 × 10G per port |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Slot Bandwidth |
Up to 480 Gbps |
Up to 480 Gbps |
Up to 480 Gbps |
|
PoE Support |
No |
No |
Yes (UPOE+, 90W) |
|
MACsec Support |
Yes (256-bit) |
Yes (256-bit) |
Yes (256-bit) |
|
Supervisor Support |
SUP-1XL, SUP-2/2XL |
SUP-2/2XL |
SUP-2/2XL only |
|
MTBF |
418,200 hours |
456,110 hours |
402,300 hours |
|
IOS XE Requirement |
16.6.1+ |
17.3.1+ |
17.6.1+ |
|
Jumbo Frames |
Supported |
Supported |
Supported |
Line Card Supervisor Module Compatibility Overview
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– |
C9400-SUP-1 |
C9400-SUP-1XL |
C9400-SUP-1XL-Y |
C9400X-SUP-2 |
C9400X-SUP-2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
C9400-LC-12QC |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
|
C9400-LC-24S |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
C9400-LC-24XS |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
C9400-LC-24XY |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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C9400-LC-48H |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
C9400-LC-48HN |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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C9400-LC-48HX |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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C9400-LC-48P |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
C9400-LC-48S |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
C9400-LC-48T |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
C9400-LC-48TX |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
|
C9400-LC-48U |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
C9400-LC-48UX |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
C9400-LC-48XS |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Model | C9400-LC-12QC |
| Port Count | 12 × QSFP+ |
| Port Speed | 40G or 4x10G (breakout) |
| Breakout Support | Yes (10G x4 per port) |
| MACsec | Supported, 256-bit |
| PoE | Not supported |
| Slot Bandwidth | Up to 480 Gbps |
| Supervisor Compatibility | SUP-1XL, SUP-2, SUP-2XL |
| Chassis Compatibility | C9404R, C9407R, C9410R |
| IOS XE Requirement | 16.6.1 or later |
| Energy Efficient Ethernet | IEEE 802.3az |
| Jumbo Frame | Up to 9216 bytes |
| MTBF | 418,200 hours |
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Questions & Answers
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