C9400-SUP-1XL – Supervisor 1XL Module – 10G/40G Uplinks – Catalyst 9400
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C9400-SUP-1XL Description
C9400-SUP-1XL is a Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Supervisor 1XL module for Catalyst 9404R, 9407R, and 9410R modular switch chassis that need a supervisor engine for core or aggregation roles. It supports 10G SFP+ and 40G QSFP uplink modes, works in the documented supervisor slots for each compatible chassis, and can be deployed as a same-type 1+1 redundant supervisor pair. Cisco documentation also ties this SKU to 16 GB DDR4 DRAM, UADP 2.0 architecture, chassis-dependent per-slot switching capacity, and minimum Cisco IOS XE releases of 16.6.2 for C9407R/C9410R or 16.9.1 for C9404R.
Quick Specs
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Specification |
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Product ID |
C9400-SUP-1XL |
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Product type |
Supervisor 1XL module |
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Cisco ordering description |
Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Supervisor 1XL Module |
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Supervisor role |
Core and aggregation supervisor option |
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Compatible chassis |
Catalyst 9404R, 9407R, and 9410R |
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Supervisor slot placement |
C9404R slots 2 or 3; C9407R slots 3 or 4; C9410R slots 5 or 6 |
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Redundancy support |
1+1 supervisor redundancy with the same supervisor type |
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Uplink port families |
10G SFP+ and 40G QSFP uplinks |
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Single-supervisor uplink modes |
8 x 10G, 2 x 40G, or 4 x 10G plus 1 x 40G |
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Per-slot switching capacity |
240 Gbps on C9404R; 120 Gbps on C9407R; 80 Gbps on C9410R |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE 16.6.2 for C9407R and C9410R; Cisco IOS XE 16.9.1 for C9404R |
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Memory |
16 GB DDR4 DRAM |
Application Scenarios
Use C9400-SUP-1XL when an existing Catalyst 9400 design needs the Supervisor 1XL capacity profile and the approved uplink plan is based on 10G SFP+ or 40G QSFP connectivity.
Select this SKU for a spare or second supervisor only after the installed chassis is confirmed to use the same Supervisor 1XL type. Cisco documentation requires the same supervisor type for high availability rather than a mixed supervisor pair.
Keep C9400-SUP-1XL in the bill of materials when the network design expects 8 x 10G, 2 x 40G, or 4 x 10G plus 1 x 40G supervisor uplinks. Move to C9400-SUP-1XL-Y only if the design specifically requires the Cisco-documented 25G uplink modes.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9400-SUP-1XL | ||
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Product type |
Supervisor 1XL module |
Supervisor 1 module |
Supervisor 2 module |
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Cisco ordering description |
Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Supervisor 1XL Module |
Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Supervisor 1 Module |
Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Supervisor 2 Module |
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Cisco stated role |
Core and aggregation |
Access |
Access |
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Compatible chassis |
C9404R, C9407R, C9410R |
C9404R, C9407R, C9410R |
C9404R, C9407R, C9410R |
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ASIC family |
UADP 2.0 |
UADP 2.0 |
UADP 3.0sec |
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10G uplink option |
Up to 8 x 10G |
Up to 8 x 10G |
10/25G uplink ports |
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40G uplink option |
Up to 2 x 40G |
Up to 2 x 40G |
40/100G uplink ports |
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25G uplink option |
Not listed for this SKU |
Not listed for this SKU |
10/25G uplink ports |
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C9404R per-slot switching capacity |
240 Gbps |
80 Gbps |
240 Gbps |
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C9407R per-slot switching capacity |
120 Gbps |
80 Gbps |
240 Gbps |
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C9410R per-slot switching capacity |
80 Gbps |
80 Gbps |
240 Gbps |
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Minimum software release |
16.6.2 for C9407R/C9410R; 16.9.1 for C9404R |
16.6.1 for C9407R/C9410R; 16.9.1 for C9404R |
17.7.1 |
- In a C9400-SUP-1XL vs C9400-SUP-1 comparison, the main difference is supervisor role and slot bandwidth: C9400-SUP-1XL is the core and aggregation option and raises C9404R and C9407R per-slot capacity above Supervisor 1.
- The C9400-SUP-1XL vs C9400-SUP-1XL-Y difference is uplink choice. Both share the Supervisor 1XL class, but the 1XL-Y SKU adds Cisco-listed 25G uplink modes that are not listed for C9400-SUP-1XL.
- For buyers comparing C9400-SUP-1XL vs C9400X-SUP-2, the comparison moves to generation and uplink family: C9400X-SUP-2 uses UADP 3.0sec and supports 10/25G plus 40/100G uplink families with 240 Gbps per slot across all three Catalyst 9400 chassis.
- Which model to choose depends first on the approved chassis and uplink plan, then on whether the project needs Supervisor 1XL 10G/40G uplinks, 25G uplinks, or the newer Supervisor 2 uplink profile.
Selection Guide
1. Match the supervisor to the chassis bandwidth target
Choose C9400-SUP-1XL when the design needs 240 Gbps per slot on C9404R or 120 Gbps per slot on C9407R while staying in the Supervisor 1XL hardware family.
2. Keep 25G requirements out of the 1XL quote
Use C9400-SUP-1XL-Y instead of C9400-SUP-1XL when the approved uplink plan includes the Cisco-documented 25G supervisor uplink modes.
3. Keep redundant supervisors identical
For a high-availability chassis, quote a matched Supervisor 1XL pair or the Cisco redundant Supervisor 1XL order line. Do not mix C9400-SUP-1XL with C9400-SUP-1, C9400-SUP-1XL-Y, C9400X-SUP-2, or SUP-2XL in the redundant supervisor slots.
4. Validate software release by chassis
Check the Cisco IOS XE release against the chassis and supervisor combination before the order is released, especially when the 4-slot C9404R chassis is part of the design.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Exact SKU |
C9400-SUP-1XL |
Separates the Supervisor 1XL module from C9400-SUP-1, C9400-SUP-1XL-Y, and redundant `/2` order lines |
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Chassis model |
C9404R, C9407R, or C9410R |
Cisco documents Supervisor 1XL support across these Catalyst 9400 chassis |
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Supervisor slots |
C9404R slots 2 or 3; C9407R slots 3 or 4; C9410R slots 5 or 6 |
Slot planning changes by chassis size and affects spare or redundant orders |
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Uplink mode |
8 x 10G, 2 x 40G, or 4 x 10G plus 1 x 40G |
The uplink mode determines optics, cabling, and whether ports are active or disabled |
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Software baseline |
Cisco IOS XE 16.6.2 for C9407R/C9410R and Cisco IOS XE 16.9.1 for C9404R |
The supervisor should not be staged on an unsupported release |
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Optics check |
Use Cisco transceiver support tables for the chosen 10G or 40G optics |
The supervisor data sheet points optical-module validation to Cisco support tables |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Product ID | C9400-SUP-1XL | Product type | Supervisor 1XL module |
| Cisco ordering description | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Supervisor 1XL Module | Ordering form | C9400-SUP-1XL (=) |
| Supported chassis | C9404R, C9407R, and C9410R | Redundant order line | C9400-SUP-1XL/2 |
| C9404R supervisor slots | Slots 2 and 3 | C9407R supervisor slots | Slots 3 and 4 |
| C9410R supervisor slots | Slots 5 and 6 | Redundancy requirement | Same supervisor type required for high availability |
| Supervisor role | Core and aggregation | ASIC family | UADP 2.0 |
| Centralized wired capacity | Up to 1.44 Tbps | C9404R per-slot switching capacity | 240 Gbps |
| C9407R per-slot switching capacity | 120 Gbps | C9410R per-slot switching capacity | 80 Gbps |
| 10G uplink mode | Up to 8 x 10G active uplinks | 40G uplink mode | Up to 2 x 40G active uplinks |
| Mixed 10G/40G mode | 4 x 10G plus 1 x 40G active uplinks | 25G uplink mode | Not listed for C9400-SUP-1XL |
| Minimum software for C9407R/C9410R | Cisco IOS XE 16.6.2 | Minimum software for C9404R | Cisco IOS XE 16.9.1 |
| DRAM | 16 GB DDR4 | Flash | 10 GB |
| SSD capacity | Up to 960 GB | Total MAC addresses | Up to 64,000 |
| Total IPv4 routes | Up to 144,000 | Flexible NetFlow entries | Up to 384,000 IPv4 and 192,000 IPv6 entries |
| Forwarding rate | 900 Mpps for IPv4; 782.6 Mpps for IPv6 at 95 byte | Jumbo frame | 9216 bytes |
| Dimensions | 1.6 x 14.92 x 14.57 in. (4.06 x 37.90 x 37.00 cm) | Weight | 10 lb (4.5 kg) |
| Operating temperature | 23 to 113 deg F (-5 to 45 deg C) up to 6000 ft; 23 to 104 deg F (-5 to 40 deg C) up to 10000 ft | Storage temperature | -40 to 158 deg F (-40 to 70 deg C) |
| Relative humidity | 10 to 95 percent, noncondensing | MTBF | 253010 hours |
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