| Product Type | Modular Switch Chassis |
| Series | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series |
| Model | C9404R |
| Form Factor | 6U Rack-mountable |
| Medium Type | Wired |
| Switch Fabric Capacity | 100 Gbps |
| Media Layer Supported | Layer 2, Layer 3 |
| Slots | 4 |
| MTBF | 2,077,070 hours |
| Weight | 39 lbs |
| Power Supply Type | Redundant Power Supply (Sold Separately) |
Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 4-Slot Switch Chassis, Model C9404R

Key Benefits
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- High availability design with over 2 million hours MTBF ensures long service life and minimizes downtime
- Future-ready modular platform with wide interface and protocol support enables flexible deployments
- Backed by Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty for long-term investment protection
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Model C9404R is a 4-slot modular switch chassis that delivers 100 Gbps of switching capacity in a compact 6U form factor. It supports a rich set of interfaces including RJ-45, Multigigabit Ethernet, SFP, SFP+, SFP28, QSFP+, and QSFP28, enabling broad deployment flexibility. The switch supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing with protocols such as RIPv1, RIPv2, and RIPng, along with IPv4 and IPv6 remote management via CLI. With Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, a robust MTBF of over 2 million hours, and compliance with standards like 802.1s/w/p, TAA, and RoHS, this unit is ideal for future-ready enterprise environments. Its operational durability is further enhanced with a wide temperature tolerance range and it's supported by the Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Management Interface | CLI |
| Remote Management Protocols | IPv4, IPv6, CLI |
| Cloud-Enabled Features | Cisco DNA Center (optional licensing required) |
| Licensing Model | Cisco Smart Licensing, DNA Licensing (Essentials/Advantage) |
Physical & Environmental
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17.30 × 16.30 × 10.47 inches |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -5°C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 50°C |
| Minimum Storage Temperature | -40°C |
| Maximum Storage Temperature | 70°C |
| Operating Relative Humidity | 5% to 85% non-condensing |
| Storage Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Cooling Type | Fan tray (front-to-back airflow) |
Interfaces
| Interface Types Supported | RJ-45, Multigigabit Ethernet, SFP, SFP+, SFP28, QSFP+, QSFP28 |
| Data Link Protocols | Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Port Density | Dependent on installed line cards |
| Data Transfer Rate | 100 Gbps switching capacity |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
| Encryption Algorithm Support | AES-256 |
| Supported Protocols | RIPv1, RIPv2, RIPng |
| Network Access Control | 802.1X support |
| MACsec Encryption | Supported with applicable line cards |
| Security Compliance | TAA Compliant, FIPS support (per module) |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
| TAA Compliance | Yes |
| Certifications | UL, CE, FCC Class A, CSA, VCCI, BSMI |
| Warranty | Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty |