C9400-LC-48T – 48x1G RJ-45 – Data Only – Catalyst 9400 Line Card
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C9400-LC-48T Description
C9400-LC-48T is a Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 48-port RJ-45 data line card for adding nonblocking 10/100/1000 copper access ports to modular Catalyst 9400 campus switching deployments. It occupies a non-supervisor module slot in supported Catalyst 9404R, 9407R, and 9410R chassis, supports C9400-SUP-1, C9400-SUP-1XL, C9400-SUP-1XL-Y, C9400X-SUP-2, and C9400X-SUP-2XL supervisor options, and requires Cisco IOS XE 16.6.1 or later. The line card is a data-only access module with 48 Gbps full-duplex nonblocking bandwidth, IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet support, hardware MACsec-256 capability, and a 65 W maximum rated power profile for chassis expansion planning.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9400-LC-48T |
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Spare PID |
C9400-LC-48T= |
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Product type |
48-port RJ-45 data line card |
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Port count |
48 |
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Port speed |
10/100/1000M |
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Port type |
RJ-45 data ports |
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Maximum bandwidth |
48 Gbps full duplex non-blocking traffic |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE 16.6.1 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 |
65 W |
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Rated MTBF |
1,214,080 hours |
Application Scenarios
Choose C9400-LC-48T when a modular Catalyst 9400 access switch needs another 48 10/100/1000 RJ-45 user ports and the connected endpoints receive power outside the switch.
Use this line card for desks, printers, patch-panel drops, or other copper access runs where PoE allocation would add no value to the chassis design.
Select the 48T model when the cabling and endpoints remain in the 10/100/1000M class. Review C9400-LC-48TX only when the project requires 2.5G, 5G, or 10GBASE-T access speeds.
Product Comparison
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C9400-LC-48T | |||
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Product type |
48-port RJ-45 data line card |
48-port PoE+ line card |
48-port UPOE line card |
48-port multigigabit RJ-45 data line card |
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Port count |
48 |
48 |
48 |
48 |
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Port speed |
10/100/1000M |
10/100/1000M |
10/100/1000M |
10GBASE-T, 5G/2.5G multigigabit, and 1000M/100M |
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Port type |
RJ-45 data ports |
RJ-45 PoE+ IEEE 802.3at/af and Cisco pre-standard support |
RJ-45 UPOE IEEE 802.3at/af and Cisco pre-standard support |
RJ-45 data ports |
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Powered-port class |
Not listed as a PoE line card |
PoE+ up to 30W on all ports in the line card |
Cisco UPOE up to 60W on all ports in the line card |
Not listed as a PoE line card |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE 16.6.1 or later |
Cisco IOS XE 16.8.1 or later |
Cisco IOS XE 16.6.1 or later |
Cisco IOS XE 17.13.1 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 |
C9400-SUP-1, C9400-SUP-1XL, C9400-SUP-1XL-Y, C9400X-SUP-2, and C9400X-SUP-2XL |
C9400-SUP-1, C9400-SUP-1XL, C9400-SUP-1XL-Y, C9400X-SUP-2, and C9400X-SUP-2XL |
C9400X-SUP-2 and C9400X-SUP-2XL only |
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Maximum bandwidth |
48 Gbps full duplex non-blocking traffic |
48 Gbps full duplex non-blocking traffic |
48 Gbps full duplex non-blocking traffic |
480 Gbps maximum bandwidth |
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Catalyst 9404R port density |
48 / 96 |
48 / 96 |
48 / 96 |
48 / 96 |
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Catalyst 9407R port density |
48 / 240 |
48 / 240 |
48 / 240 |
48 / 240 |
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Catalyst 9410R port density |
48 / 384 |
48 / 384 |
48 / 384 |
48 / 384 |
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Max rated power |
65 W |
65 W |
65 W |
270 W |
- In a C9400-LC-48T vs C9400-LC-48P comparison, the table-backed difference is powered access: C9400-LC-48T is the data-only RJ-45 card while C9400-LC-48P adds PoE+.
- The C9400-LC-48T difference from C9400-LC-48U is the powered-port class; C9400-LC-48U adds Cisco UPOE support while C9400-LC-48T keeps the 48-port 1G copper design data-only.
- For buyers comparing C9400-LC-48T vs C9400-LC-48TX, the main comparison point is copper speed and supervisor baseline: C9400-LC-48TX adds multigigabit and 10GBASE-T support and requires C9400X-SUP-2 or C9400X-SUP-2XL.
- The which model to choose decision should start with whether the access BOM needs data-only 1G copper, 30W PoE+, 60W Cisco UPOE, or multigigabit RJ-45 access.
Selection Guide
1. Choose it for 48-port 1G copper access without PoE
Select C9400-LC-48T when the Catalyst 9400 bill of materials calls for 48 10/100/1000 RJ-45 user ports and no powered-endpoint budget on the line card.
2. Use PoE variants only when endpoints require inline power
Move to C9400-LC-48P or C9400-LC-48U when phones, access points, cameras, or other powered devices require PoE+ or Cisco UPOE from the switch.
3. Review C9400-LC-48TX for higher copper speeds
Compare C9400-LC-48TX only when the deployment requires 2.5G, 5G, or 10GBASE-T access and the supervisor plan uses C9400X-SUP-2 or C9400X-SUP-2XL.
4. Validate chassis, supervisor, and software together
Confirm Catalyst 9404R, 9407R, or 9410R chassis support, the listed supervisor compatibility, Cisco IOS XE 16.6.1 or later, and non-supervisor slot placement before approving the quote.
Ordering Checklist
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Review Area |
Confirm |
Procurement Risk |
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PID and spare marker |
C9400-LC-48T or C9400-LC-48T= |
Avoids mixing the data-only card with adjacent PoE or multigigabit PIDs |
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Chassis family |
Catalyst 9404R, 9407R, or 9410R |
Keeps the module inside the supported Catalyst 9400 modular chassis family |
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Software image |
Cisco IOS XE 16.6.1 or later |
Keeps the staging image at or above the documented line-card baseline |
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Slot placement |
Any non-supervisor module slot |
Prevents the card from being assigned to supervisor-reserved positions |
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Adjacent variant check |
C9400-LC-48P for PoE+ or C9400-LC-48TX for multigigabit data |
Prevents selecting 48T when the requirement is inline power or higher copper speed |
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-48T | Spare PID | C9400-LC-48T= |
| Product type | Line card | Cisco ordering description | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 48-Port 10/100/1000 RJ-45 line card |
| Supported chassis | Catalyst 9404R, 9407R, and 9410R | Supervisor compatibility | C9400-SUP-1, C9400-SUP-1XL, C9400-SUP-1XL-Y, C9400X-SUP-2, and C9400X-SUP-2XL |
| Port count | 48 | Port speed | 10/100/1000M |
| Port type | RJ-45 data ports | Maximum bandwidth | 48 Gbps full duplex non-blocking traffic |
| Minimum software release | Cisco IOS XE 16.6.1 or later | Installation slot rule | Any non-supervisor module slot |
| Support restriction | No other restrictions listed in the line card installation note | Catalyst 9404R port density | 48 / 96 |
| Catalyst 9407R port density | 48 / 240 | Catalyst 9410R port density | 48 / 384 |
| Bandwidth with C9400-SUP-1 | 80 Gbps per slot with 1:1 oversubscription | Bandwidth with C9400-SUP-1XL or C9400-SUP-1XL-Y | 240 Gbps on C9404R, 120 Gbps on C9407R, and 80 Gbps on C9410R with 1:1 oversubscription |
| Bandwidth with C9400X-SUP-2 | 240 Gbps per slot with 1:1 oversubscription | Bandwidth with C9400X-SUP-2XL | 480 Gbps per slot with 1:1 oversubscription |
| 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 | PTP readiness | Hardware ready for IEEE 1588 and 802.1as |
| AC-input power allocated | 72 W | Max rated power | 65 W |
| Current at 120V | 0.60 A | Heat dissipation | 246 BTU/hr |
| Weight | 6.2 lb (2.82 kg) | Rated MTBF | 1,214,080 hours |
| RFID tag | Built-in front-facing passive UHF RFID tag | Physical slot usage | Occupies one slot in Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series switches |
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Questions & Answers
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What is C9400-LC-48T used for with data-only 1G RJ-45 copper and MACsec?
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Does C9400-LC-48T provide PoE power?
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How is C9400-LC-48T different from C9400-LC-48P?
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Does C9400-LC-48T support MACsec hardware?
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What IOS XE release matters for C9400-LC-48T?
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Is C9400-LC-48T for mGig access?
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When is C9400-LC-48T the wrong line card?
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What data-only MACsec and IOS XE details matter for C9400-LC-48T?
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