C9400-SSD-480GB – 480GB M.2 SATA SSD for C9400 supervisors
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C9400-SSD-480GB Description
C9400-SSD-480GB is a Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 480GB M.2 SATA SSD module for supervisor-local storage in Catalyst 9400 modular switch deployments. Cisco identifies it as 480GB M2 SATA memory for the supervisor, and Cisco IOS XE application-hosting documentation lists C9400-SSD-480GB as a supported Catalyst 9400 SSD for applications hosted on M2 SATA modules; on this platform, application hosting runs on the active supervisor, so this SKU supports local application storage rather than adding Ethernet ports, PoE capacity, uplinks, or switching bandwidth.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9400-SSD-480GB |
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Product type |
M.2 SATA SSD module |
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Storage capacity |
480 GB |
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Storage interface |
SATA |
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Card size |
M.2 |
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Supported platforms |
Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series switches |
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Supervisor placement |
Supervisor SSD slot |
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Application hosting support |
SSD storage for Catalyst 9400 application hosting |
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Default file system format |
ext4 |
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Supported file systems |
ext2, ext3, ext4, and VFAT |
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Supported file operations |
Format, mount, unmount, and file-system checks |
Application Scenarios
Use C9400-SSD-480GB when the project BOM calls for more local supervisor storage than the standard 240GB storage selection, but does not require the highest listed 960GB SSD option.
For Catalyst 9400 environments that use application hosting, this SSD gives the active supervisor local M.2 SATA storage for hosted applications and related files.
When replacing or expanding Catalyst 9400 supervisor storage, match the quoted SSD capacity to the operational requirement, the selected supervisor, and the customer configuration record.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9400-SSD-480GB | ||
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Product type |
M.2 SATA SSD module |
M.2 SATA SSD module |
M.2 SATA SSD module |
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Storage capacity |
480GB |
240GB |
960GB |
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Storage role |
Supervisor storage |
Supervisor storage |
Supervisor storage |
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Application hosting support |
Listed for Catalyst 9400 application hosting |
Listed for Catalyst 9400 application hosting |
Listed for Catalyst 9400 application hosting |
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Cisco ordering description |
Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 480GB M2 SATA memory (Supervisor) |
Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 240GB M2 SATA memory (Supervisor) |
Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 960GB M2 SATA memory (Supervisor) |
- C9400-SSD-480GB sits between the 240GB and 960GB Catalyst 9400 SSD options, so it is useful when the deployment needs additional storage but the largest SSD is not required.
- The comparison should be handled as a storage-capacity decision; these SSD SKUs do not change switching ports, PoE budget, supervisor uplinks, or chassis slot count.
- For BOM checks, confirm whether the supervisor is being ordered with its default 240GB storage or with a different SSD size selected in the configuration.
- Review C9400-SSD-960GB alongside C9400-SSD-480GB for the adjacent technical comparison points. Related comparison SKUs: C9400-SSD-240GB.
Selection Guide
1. Choose this SKU for mid-capacity supervisor storage
Select C9400-SSD-480GB when the Catalyst 9400 design needs a confirmed 480GB M.2 SATA SSD option for supervisor-local storage.
2. Do not treat it as a network interface module
This SKU is a storage module. It does not add Ethernet ports, uplink ports, PoE capability, or switching bandwidth.
3. Confirm the supervisor and chassis configuration first
Before quoting, check the selected Catalyst 9400 supervisor, whether a secondary supervisor is part of the build, and whether the SSD quantity matches the intended supervisor configuration.
4. Keep application-hosting requirements explicit
If the customer plans to host applications on the switch, confirm storage capacity requirements and active-supervisor behavior with the network engineering team before finalizing the BOM.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Exact SKU |
C9400-SSD-480GB |
Prevents accidental substitution with the 240GB or 960GB SSD option |
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Supervisor Context |
Catalyst 9400 supervisor storage requirement |
The SSD is tied to supervisor storage, not line-card expansion |
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Capacity Requirement |
480GB selected instead of default 240GB or larger 960GB |
Keeps storage capacity aligned with the application-hosting plan |
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Application Hosting Plan |
Whether local SSD storage is needed for hosted applications |
Confirms that the SSD is required for the intended IOS XE use case |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Product ID | C9400-SSD-480GB | Product type | M.2 SATA SSD module |
| Storage capacity | 480GB | Storage interface | M.2 SATA |
| Hardware role | Supervisor storage | Supported platforms | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series switches |
| Application hosting support | Supported SSD option for Catalyst 9400 application hosting | Related SSD capacities | 240GB, 480GB, 960GB |
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Questions & Answers
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