Product Brief
The Cisco C9400-LC-24S is a 24-port Gigabit Ethernet fiber line
card for the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular switches. Designed
for high-performance enterprise networks, this module offers
secure, scalable, and reliable fiber connectivity for access or
aggregation layers. It's ideal for environments requiring
long-distance connections, low-latency performance, and seamless
integration with Cisco SD-Access and DNA Center.
Product Details
The C9400-LC-24S supports 24 SFP ports operating at 1 Gigabit
Ethernet speed. It delivers up to 480 Gbps of slot bandwidth and
non-blocking performance, making it suitable for fiber-based access
or aggregation in large campus networks. With full support for
Cisco IOS XE and advanced security features like TrustSec and
Encrypted Traffic Analytics, this line card is optimized for modern
enterprise needs. It is hot-swappable and field-replaceable,
offering ease of maintenance and high availability.
Key Features
24-port Gigabit SFP fiber line card for Catalyst 9400 Series
Supports long-distance and secure fiber connectivity
Non-blocking architecture with up to 480 Gbps slot bandwidth
Cisco DNA Center and SD-Access ready
Compatible with 1G SFP optics (SX, LX, ZX, etc.)
Fully programmable with Cisco IOS XE
Hot-swappable for continuous operation
Advanced security: TrustSec, ETA, and segmentation
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Model | Cisco C9400-LC-24S |
| Port Count | 24 x 1G SFP |
| Port Type | Fiber (SFP-based) |
| Slot Bandwidth | Up to 480 Gbps |
| Optical Module Support | 1000BASE-SX, LX, ZX, etc. |
| Software | Cisco IOS XE |
| SD-Access Support | Yes |
| High Availability | Supported with redundant supervisors |
| Hot-Swappable | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
Similar Models Specifications
| Model | Ports | Port Speed | Slot Bandwidth | Use Case |
|---|
| C9400-LC-24S | 24 x SFP | 1G | Up to 480 Gbps | Secure fiber access/aggregation |
| C9400-LC-24XS | 24 x SFP+ | 1G/10G | Up to 480 Gbps | High-speed fiber aggregation |
| C9400-LC-48T | 48 x RJ-45 | 10/100/1000 Mbps | Up to 480 Gbps | Copper-based enterprise access |
