C9400-LC-48HN – 48x5G/2.5G RJ-45 – UPOE+ 90W – Catalyst 9400 Line Card
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C9400-LC-48HN Description
C9400-LC-48HN is a Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 48-port UPOE+ 5G multigigabit RJ-45 line card for modular campus access switching in Catalyst 9400 chassis. It adds 48 copper access ports that support 5G/2.5G multigigabit and 1000M/100M speeds, uses Cisco UPOE+ with IEEE 802.3bt, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3af, and Cisco pre-standard PoE support, and is confirmed by Cisco as a 90W-capable module for all 48 ports. The line card fits Cisco Catalyst 9404R, 9407R, and 9410R deployments, is compatible with Supervisor 1, Supervisor 1XL, Supervisor 1XL-Y, Supervisor 2, and Supervisor 2XL options, and is used when a Catalyst 9400 chassis needs high-density multigigabit copper access with high-power PoE delivery.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9400-LC-48HN |
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Spare PID |
C9400-LC-48HN= |
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Product type |
48-port 5G multigigabit UPOE+ RJ-45 line card |
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Port count |
48 |
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Port speed |
5G/2.5G multigigabit and 1000M/100M |
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Port type |
RJ-45 UPOE+ with IEEE 802.3bt, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3af, and Cisco pre-standard support |
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UPOE+ capability |
Up to 90W on all 48 ports |
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Maximum bandwidth |
240 Gbps full duplex non-blocking traffic |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.5.1 or later |
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Supervisor compatibility |
C9400-SUP-1, C9400-SUP-1XL, C9400-SUP-1XL-Y, C9400X-SUP-2, and C9400X-SUP-2XL |
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Installation slot rule |
Any non-supervisor module slot |
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Max rated power |
175 W |
Application Scenarios
Use C9400-LC-48HN when a Catalyst 9400 chassis needs 48 copper access ports that can serve 5G or 2.5G multigigabit endpoints while retaining UPOE+ power planning.
Select this line card for access closets where the same RJ-45 port plan must support 90W UPOE+ devices such as wireless access points, cameras, displays, or building systems.
Choose the HN model when the design requires 5G/2.5G multigigabit ports. Use C9400-LC-48H for 10/100/1000M UPOE+ access, or evaluate C9400-LC-48HX when 10GBASE-T capability is required.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9400-LC-48HN | ||
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Product type |
48-port 5G multigigabit UPOE+ line card |
48-port UPOE+ line card |
48-port 10G multigigabit UPOE+ line card |
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Port count |
48 |
48 |
48 |
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Port speed |
5G/2.5G multigigabit and 1000M/100M |
10/100/1000M |
10GBASE-T, 5G/2.5G multigigabit, and 1000M/100M |
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Port type |
RJ-45 UPOE+ IEEE 802.3bt/at/af and Cisco pre-standard support |
RJ-45 UPOE+ IEEE 802.3bt/at/af and Cisco pre-standard support |
RJ-45 UPOE+ IEEE 802.3bt/at/af and Cisco pre-standard support |
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UPOE+ support |
Up to 90W on all 48 ports |
Up to 90W on all ports in the line card |
Up to 90W on all ports in the line card |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.5.1 or later |
Cisco IOS XE 16.12.1 or later |
Cisco IOS XE 17.5 or later |
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Catalyst 9404R port density |
48 / 96 |
48 / 96 |
48 / 96 |
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Catalyst 9407R port density |
48 / 240 |
48 / 240 |
48 / 240 |
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Catalyst 9410R port density |
48 / 384 |
48 / 384 |
48 / 384 |
- In a C9400-LC-48HN vs C9400-LC-48H comparison, the table-backed difference is port speed: C9400-LC-48HN supports 5G/2.5G multigigabit access while C9400-LC-48H stays in the 10/100/1000M class.
- The C9400-LC-48HN difference from C9400-LC-48HX is the top copper speed class; C9400-LC-48HX adds 10GBASE-T while C9400-LC-48HN is the 5G multigigabit UPOE+ model.
- For buyers comparing C9400-LC-48HN vs C9400-LC-48H or C9400-LC-48HX, the which model to choose decision should start with endpoint speed requirements and then confirm the Cisco IOS XE baseline for the selected card.
Selection Guide
1. Choose it for 5G multigigabit access ports
Select C9400-LC-48HN when the Catalyst 9400 bill of materials requires 48 RJ-45 ports with 5G/2.5G multigigabit speed support.
2. Use C9400-LC-48H for 1G UPOE+ access
Move to C9400-LC-48H only when the endpoint plan is limited to 10/100/1000M RJ-45 ports and does not need the HN multigigabit profile.
3. Compare C9400-LC-48HX for 10G copper
Review C9400-LC-48HX instead when the access design requires 10GBASE-T support on the same 48-port UPOE+ line-card class.
4. Validate chassis power and software together
Confirm the supported supervisor, non-supervisor slot placement, Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.5.1 or later software, and power supply budget before adding 90W UPOE+ endpoint counts to the quote.
PoE Power Planning
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Planning Item |
Cisco-Confirmed Basis |
Buyer Check |
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UPOE+ port class |
C9400-LC-48HN supports up to 90W on each of its 48 RJ-45 ports |
Match endpoint power class and PoE policy before approving the line-card count |
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Chassis PoE scale |
Cisco lists chassis-specific maximum 90W port counts for C9404R, C9407R, and C9410R with this module |
Size power supplies against the actual chassis and expected powered endpoint mix |
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IEEE PoE standards |
Cisco lists IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, and IEEE 802.3bt support on all 48 ports |
Confirm legacy endpoint behavior before replacing older PoE or UPOE access cards |
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Software dependency |
Cisco documents Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.5.1 or later in the installation note |
Keep the software baseline aligned before staging the card in production chassis |
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Exact PID |
C9400-LC-48HN or spare PID C9400-LC-48HN= |
Separates the 5G multigigabit UPOE+ card from 1G and 10G variants |
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Chassis family |
Catalyst 9404R, 9407R, or 9410R |
Confirms the line card is being selected for the supported Catalyst 9400 modular chassis family |
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Supervisor module |
C9400-SUP-1, C9400-SUP-1XL, C9400-SUP-1XL-Y, C9400X-SUP-2, or C9400X-SUP-2XL |
Prevents pairing the line card with an unsupported supervisor plan |
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Software release |
Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.5.1 or later |
Avoids staging the line card on a release below the documented minimum |
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Slot placement |
Any non-supervisor module slot |
Prevents a slot plan that conflicts with supervisor positions |
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Power supplies |
Chassis power supply configuration and 90W endpoint count |
Keeps UPOE+ budgeting tied to the real powered-device load |
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Adjacent variant |
Confirm whether C9400-LC-48H or C9400-LC-48HX is actually required |
Prevents a 5G HN order when the project needs 1G UPOE+ or 10GBASE-T access |
Front View
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STATUS LED |
5 |
Ejector levers |
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2 |
LOCATE (blue beacon) LED |
6 |
PORT LINK LED for the port in the top row |
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3 |
Model or product number |
7 |
PORT LINK LED for the port in the bottom row |
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4 |
Captive installation screws |
8 |
Line card Radio Frequency Identifier (RFID) |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Product ID | C9400-LC-48HN | Spare PID | C9400-LC-48HN= |
| Product type | Line card | Cisco ordering description | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 48-Port UPOE+ 5G multigigabit RJ-45 line card |
| Port count | 48 | Port speed | 5G/2.5G multigigabit and 1000M/100M |
| Port type | RJ-45 UPOE+ IEEE 802.3bt, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3af, and Cisco pre-standard | UPOE+ capability | Up to 90W on all 48 ports |
| Maximum bandwidth | 240 Gbps full duplex non-blocking traffic | Minimum software release | Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.5.1 or later |
| Supervisor compatibility | C9400-SUP-1, C9400-SUP-1XL, C9400-SUP-1XL-Y, C9400X-SUP-2, and C9400X-SUP-2XL | Installation slot rule | Any non-supervisor module slot |
| Catalyst 9404R port density | 48 / 96 | Catalyst 9407R port density | 48 / 240 |
| Catalyst 9410R port density | 48 / 384 | Energy Efficient Ethernet | IEEE 802.3az support |
| MACsec capability | IEEE 802.1AE MACsec-256 capability in hardware | Jumbo frame support | Layer 2 to Layer 4 jumbo frame support up to 9216 bytes |
| Power rating | 175 W maximum rated power | Rated MTBF | 422,690 hours |
| Supported chassis | Cisco Catalyst 9404R, 9407R, and 9410R | PoE planning note | Use Cisco Power Calculator for chassis power supply estimates |
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Questions & Answers
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