Product Brief
The Cisco C9400-LC-48T is a high-density 48-port Gigabit Ethernet
line card designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular
switches. This line card delivers enterprise-class scalability,
performance, and flexibility, making it ideal for access layer
deployments in large campus networks. With support for Cisco DNA
Center and Software-Defined Access (SD-Access), it enables
simplified operations and enhanced security.
Product Details
The C9400-LC-48T line card provides 48 ports of 10/100/1000 Mbps
RJ-45 connectivity with up to 480 Gbps bandwidth per slot. It's
hot-swappable and supports non-blocking switching. When paired with
the appropriate supervisor engine, it enables intelligent services
such as NetFlow, TrustSec, and MACsec encryption. Designed for
long-term investment protection, the line card supports flexible
uplink combinations and is fully managed through Cisco IOS XE.
Key Features
48-port RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet line card for Catalyst 9400 chassis
Supports up to 480 Gbps slot bandwidth
Ideal for enterprise access layer with high port density
Compatible with Cisco DNA Center and SD-Access architecture
Supports MACsec encryption and Cisco TrustSec
Non-blocking, high-performance forwarding
Hot-swappable and field-replaceable
Fully programmable with Cisco IOS XE
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Model | Cisco C9400-LC-48T |
| Port Count | 48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 |
| Slot Compatibility | Catalyst 9400 Series modular chassis |
| Slot Bandwidth | Up to 480 Gbps per slot |
| MACsec Support | Yes |
| SD-Access Support | Yes |
| Forwarding Mode | Non-blocking |
| Hot-Swappable | Yes |
| Software | Cisco IOS XE |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
Similar Models Specifications
| Model | Ports | Port Speed | Slot Bandwidth | Use Case |
|---|
| C9400-LC-48T | 48 x RJ-45 | 10/100/1000 Mbps | Up to 480 Gbps | High-density copper access |
| C9400-LC-24XS | 24 x SFP+ | 1G/10G | Up to 480 Gbps | High-speed fiber aggregation |
| C9400-LC-48UX | 48 x RJ-45 | 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G | Up to 480 Gbps | Multigigabit access with PoE |
