Product Type | Line Card |
Form Factor | Plug-In Card |
Weight | 6.7 lbs (3.04 kg) |
Power Requirements | 245W typical, 320W maximum |
Service & Support Type | Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty |
Cisco Catalyst 9400 24-Port 25GE/10GE Line Card Plug-In



Key Benefits

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- Offers scalable high-speed connectivity with a mix of 25GE and 10GE ports for flexible deployments.
- Designed as a plug-in module for seamless integration into Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series chassis, enhancing upgrade efficiency.
- Backed by Cisco’s enhanced limited lifetime hardware warranty, providing long-term investment protection and support.
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 20-Port 25GE and 4-Port 10G spare is a high-performance plug-in line card designed to enhance the modular capabilities of Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series switches. Offering a total of 24 ports—with 20 at 25 Gbps and 4 at 10 Gbps—this card supports SFP+/SFP28 interfaces for high-speed connectivity and flexibility. Certified as TAA-compliant and RoHS-compliant, it is ideal for enterprise and government use. The compact dimensions ensure easy installation, and the included enhanced limited lifetime warranty delivers reliable, long-term performance.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Width | 14.92 Inch |
Depth | 14.57 Inch |
Height | 1.6 Inch |
Operating Temperature Range | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) |
Operating Humidity Range | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 633,210 hours |
Cooling Type | Passive (via chassis airflow) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco IOS XE via Catalyst 9400 chassis supervisor |
Network Management | Cisco DNA Center, CLI, SNMP, Cisco Prime Infrastructure |
Supported Licensing Models | Cisco DNA Advantage, Cisco DNA Premier |
Cloud Monitoring Support | Supported via Cisco DNA Center |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 24 |
Port Configuration | 20 x 25G SFP28, 4 x 10G SFP+ |
Interface Types | SFP28, SFP+ |
Network / Interface Type | SFP+ |
Network / Interface Type | SFP28 |
Data Transfer Rate | 25 Gbps |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Transport Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Compliance & Origin
RoHS | Y |
TAA compliance | Yes |
Country of Origin | MEXICO |
Certifications | RoHS, TAA |
Safety Compliance | UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1 |
EMC Standards | FCC Part 15 Class A, EN55032 Class A, CISPR22 |
Environmental Standards | WEEE, RoHS 6 |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control | IEEE 802.1X, VLAN ACLs (VACLs) |
MACsec Encryption | Supported (802.1AE) |
Threat Detection | Cisco TrustSec, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection |
Network Segmentation | TrustSec, SGT-based policies |
Security Compliance | FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria EAL2 |