C9400-LC-48S – 48×1G SFP Ports – Catalyst 9400 Line Card
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C9400-LC-48S Description
C9400-LC-48S, also known as Cisco Catalyst 9400 48-Port 1G SFP line card, offers high-density, line-rate Gigabit fiber connectivity for the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular switches. This 48-port SFP card (C9400-LC-48S SFP) is perfect for enterprises seeking robust and scalable 1G fiber aggregation in the core, distribution, or access layer. Supporting up to 48 hot-swappable SFP modules, the card is compatible with all major supervisor engines, including C9400X-SUP-2XL and C9400X-SUP-2, delivering up to 480Gbps throughput per slot. Built-in MACsec-256 security, jumbo frame support, and industry-leading MTBF ensure secure, stable, and flexible deployments. As a 48-port fiber module for Catalyst 9400 switches, it enables seamless migration and reliable, future-ready fiber networking for demanding business environments.
Product Performance
Quick Spec
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Parameter |
Specification |
|---|---|
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Product Model |
C9400-LC-48S |
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Port Quantity |
48 SFP ports (1Gbps each) |
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Port Type |
SFP (1G Fiber) |
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Line-rate Capacity |
Up to 480 Gbps (SUP-2XL), 240 Gbps (SUP-2) |
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Supervisor Support |
All SUPs, optimal with SUP-2XL/SUP-2 |
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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 16.8.1 or later |
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Max Power Usage |
170W |
Key Features
High-Density Fiber Ports
Provides 48 SFP slots for 1G fiber connectivity, enabling scalable Gigabit Ethernet deployment across enterprise core, distribution, or access layers.
Line-Rate Switching
Delivers up to 480Gbps per slot with compatible supervisors, supporting non-blocking, wire-speed performance for bandwidth-intensive networks.
Flexible Supervisor Compatibility
Fully supports all major Catalyst 9400 supervisor engines, allowing seamless integration and future upgrades without module replacement.
Built-in MACsec Security
Offers hardware-based IEEE 802.1AE MACsec-256 encryption, securing all fiber links and protecting sensitive business data at wire speed.
Jumbo Frame Ready
Supports jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes, ensuring efficient transfer of large files and optimized throughput for modern applications.
Hot-Swappable Design
Enables tool-less installation or replacement in any Catalyst 9400 chassis slot, minimizing downtime and simplifying maintenance for enterprise operations.
Product Highlights
- Non-blocking Gigabit Performance
Delivers 48 × 1 Gbps SFP ports with a full-duplex switching capacity of 48 Gbps per slot, ensuring zero-loss aggregation and uplink traffic. - Built-in MACsec Encryption
Hardware-accelerated IEEE 802.1AE (MACsec-256) secures data in transit without impacting throughput. - Jumbo-Frame Support
Optimizes large-packet transport up to 9 216 bytes across Layers 2–4 for server, storage, and virtualization traffic. - Wide Supervisor Compatibility
Seamlessly integrates with C9400-SUP-1, SUP-1XL, SUP-1XL-Y, C9400X-SUP-2, and SUP-2XL modules in any Catalyst 9400 chassis. - Versatile Deployment Application Scenarios
Ideal for Gigabit Ethernet aggregation, Fiber-to-the-Desktop (FTTD), DSLAM/PON backhaul, and high-density campus or branch access.
Front View
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1 |
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) |
C9400-LC-48S 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 |
All |
240 Gbps |
1:1 |
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C9400-SUP-1XL / 1XL-Y |
All |
120–240 Gbps |
1:1 to 3:1 |
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C9400-SUP-1 |
N/A |
Not Supported |
— |
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9400-LC-48S | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Ports |
48 × 1G SFP |
24 × 1G SFP |
24 × 10G SFP+ |
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Port Speed |
1G |
1G |
1G / 10G |
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MACsec Support |
Yes (256-bit) |
Yes (256-bit) |
Yes (256-bit) |
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PoE Support |
No |
No |
No |
|
Jumbo Frames |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Slot Bandwidth |
Up to 480 Gbps |
Up to 480 Gbps |
Up to 480 Gbps |
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Supervisor Support |
SUP-1XL / 2 / 2XL |
SUP-1XL / 2 / 2XL |
SUP-2 / 2XL only |
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IOS XE Requirement |
16.6.1+ |
16.6.1+ |
17.3.1+ |
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MTBF |
443,210 hours |
448,350 hours |
456,110 hours |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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C9400-LC-12QC |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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C9400-LC-24S |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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C9400-LC-24XS |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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C9400-LC-24XY |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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C9400-LC-48H |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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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 |
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C9400-LC-48T |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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C9400-LC-48TX |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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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-48S |
| Port Count | 48 × SFP ports |
| Port Speed | 1G fiber (SFP-based) |
| PoE Support | No |
| MACsec | Yes, 256-bit hardware encryption |
| Slot Bandwidth | Up to 480 Gbps (with SUP-2XL) |
| Supervisor Compatibility | SUP-1XL, SUP-2, SUP-2XL |
| Chassis Compatibility | C9404R, C9407R, C9410R |
| IOS XE Requirement | 16.6.1 or later |
| Energy Efficiency | IEEE 802.3az (EEE) |
| Jumbo Frame Support | Up to 9216 bytes |
| RFID | Integrated passive RFID tag |
| MTBF | 443,210 hours |
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Questions & Answers
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What is C9400-LC-48S used for with 48-port 1G SFP fiber and no RJ-45 copper?
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Does C9400-LC-48S support 10G SFP+ optics or only 1G SFP?
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When does C9400-LC-48S fit instead of C9400-LC-24S for dense fiber?
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Is C9400-LC-48S no PoE, no RJ-45, and fiber-only for 48 SFP ports?
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Can C9400-LC-48S use single-mode or multimode 1G SFP fiber optics?
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When does C9400-LC-48S fit versus 48T copper data-only access?
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When is C9400-LC-48S wrong for 10G SFP+, copper RJ-45, PoE, or QSFP?
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What 48-port 1G SFP, fiber, optics, and aggregation details matter for C9400-LC-48S?
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