C9400-LC-48XS – 48×10G SFP+ Ports – Catalyst 9400 Line Card
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C9400-LC-48XS Description
C9400-LC-48XS is a high-density 48-port 10G SFP+ line card designed for Cisco Catalyst 9400 modular switches, supporting both 10-Gigabit and 1-Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ modules. This versatile fiber line card delivers non-blocking performance for enterprise core and aggregation, offering seamless migration from Gigabit to 10G speeds. Ideal for high-throughput campus backbones, the C9400-LC-48XS maximizes scalability and investment protection within the Catalyst 9400 Series, making it the perfect solution for demanding, future-ready enterprise networks.
Product Performance
Quick Spec
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Parameter |
Specification |
|---|---|
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Product Model |
C9400-LC-48XS |
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Port Quantity |
48 SFP+/SFP ports (10Gbps or 1Gbps each) |
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Port Type |
SFP+ (10G) / SFP (1G) fiber, interchangeable |
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Line-rate Capacity |
480 Gbps (with SUP-2XL), 240 Gbps (with SUP-2) |
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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 Cupertino 17.8 or later |
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Max Power Usage |
250W |
Key Features
Flexible Fiber Ports
Supports up to 48 ports of 10G SFP+ or 1G SFP, offering seamless migration between Gigabit and 10 Gigabit speeds.
Line-rate Performance
Achieves 480Gbps bandwidth per slot with C9400X-SUP-2XL, ensuring wire-speed, non-blocking switching for demanding enterprise workloads.
Universal Compatibility
Fully compatible with both 10G SFP+ and 1G SFP transceivers, ideal for scalable core, distribution, or access layer fiber expansion.
Advanced Security
Hardware-based IEEE 802.1AE (MACsec-256) encryption provides strong network security at wire-speed across all fiber ports.
Jumbo Frame Support
Handles jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes for efficient transport of large data sets and optimized throughput.
Hot Swappable Design
Easy installation/removal in any supported Catalyst 9400 chassis slot with no service interruption.
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-48XS 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 |
|
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 |
Product Comparison
|
Parameter |
C9400-LC-48XS | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Ports |
48 × 10G SFP+ |
24 × 10G SFP+ |
48 × 1G SFP |
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Port Speed |
1G/10G |
1G/10G |
1G |
|
MACsec Support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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PoE Support |
No |
No |
No |
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Slot Bandwidth |
Up to 480 Gbps |
Up to 480 Gbps |
Up to 480 Gbps |
|
Supervisor Support |
SUP-2 / 2XL only |
SUP-2 / 2XL only |
SUP-1XL / 2 / 2XL |
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MTBF |
437,900 hours |
456,110 hours |
443,210 hours |
|
IOS XE Requirement |
17.6.1+ |
17.3.1+ |
16.6.1+ |
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 |
|
C9400-LC-24S |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
C9400-LC-24XS |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
C9400-LC-24XY |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
|
C9400-LC-48H |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
C9400-LC-48HN |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
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-48XS |
| Port Count | 48 × SFP+ ports |
| Port Speed | 1G/10G Fiber (SFP+) |
| PoE Support | Not supported |
| MACsec | 256-bit encryption supported |
| Slot Bandwidth | Up to 480 Gbps (SUP-2XL) |
| Supervisor Compatibility | SUP-2, SUP-2XL only |
| Chassis Compatibility | C9404R, C9407R, C9410R |
| IOS XE Requirement | 17.6.1 or later |
| Energy Efficient Ethernet | IEEE 802.3az |
| Jumbo Frame Support | Up to 9216 bytes |
| RFID | Integrated passive RFID tag |
| MTBF | 437,900 hours |
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Customer Reviews
Questions & Answers
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What is C9400-LC-48XS used for with 48-port 10G SFP+ and 1G fiber?
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Does C9400-LC-48XS support 10G and 1G SFP+ fiber optics?
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How does C9400-LC-48XS compare with C9400-LC-24XS for 10G SFP+ density?
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How is C9400-LC-48XS different from C9400-LC-48S for 10G fiber?
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Is C9400-LC-48XS for copper or PoE access?
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Can C9400-LC-48XS support dense 10G aggregation?
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When is C9400-LC-48XS wrong for 25G SFP28, QSFP, copper, or PoE?
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What 48-port 10G SFP+ fiber, optics, and aggregation details matter for C9400-LC-48XS?
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