Manufacturer | CISCO |
Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 10-Slot Switch Chassis with 2x C9400-LC-48U |
Manufacturer Part Number | C9410R-96U-BDL-EDU |
Product Type | Modular Network Switch Chassis |
Form Factor | 13U Rack-mountable |
Weight | 64.99 lbs |
Power Requirements | Internal power supply (hot-plug, not included) |
Power Redundancy | Optional |
Power Redundancy Scheme | N+N (with optional power supply) |
Installed Modules (Qty / Max) | 0 installed / 10 max |
Expansion Slots | 8 line-card slots, 2 supervisor engine slots |
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 627,000 hours |
Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 10-Slot Switch Chassis with 2x C9400-LC-48U

Key Benefits

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- High-reliability platform with MTBF of 627,000 hours maximizes network uptime and minimizes maintenance costs
- Flexible expansion support with 10 module slots provides scalability for future network growth
- Includes limited lifetime warranty with next business day replacement, reducing potential operational disruptions
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 10-slot switch is a modular, rack-mountable 13U networking chassis that includes 2 x C9400-LC-48U line cards and a Supervisor-1 module, enabling scalable, high-performance switching for enterprise and educational networks. This system supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), features optional N+N power redundancy via hot-swappable supplies, and includes 8 line card slots and 2 supervisor slots. Engineered for long-term deployment, it offers a mean time between failures of 627,000 hours and complies with extensive industry standards. The chassis is backed by a limited lifetime warranty with next business day replacement, ensuring dependable uptime and service continuity in mission-critical environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Capability |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Certifications & Compliance Standards | CISPR 22 Class A, CISPR 24, EN55024, AS/NZS 60950-1, ICES-003 Class A, FCC CFR47 Part 15, UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, RoHS, EN 50121-4, EN 300 386 V1.6.1, ETSI 300 019, ETS300019-2-3, EN 55022 Class A, CNS 13438 Class A, EN 300 386, KN35, KN32 Class A, ETS300019-2-1, ETS300019-2-2, EN 55032 Class A, SR-3580 NEBS Level 3, CISPR 32 Class A, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, TCVN 7189 Class A, V-3 Class A, TCVN 7317, EN61000-3-3, EN61000-3-2 |
Advanced Security Features
MACsec Encryption | Supported (line card dependent) |
TrustSec Support | Yes |
Segmentation | Flexible NetFlow and microsegmentation capabilities |
Dynamic ARP Inspection | Yes |
DHCP Snooping | Yes |
IP Source Guard | Yes |
Control Plane Policing (CoPP) | Yes |
Interfaces
Included Line Cards | 2 x C9400-LC-48U |
Line Card Port Count | 48 ports per line card |
Total Usable Port Count | 96 ports |
Interface Type | 10/100/1000Base-T with UPOE support |
Supervisor Modules Installed | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Supervisor-1 |
Hot-Swappable Components | Yes – line cards, power supplies, fan tray, supervisor modules |
Backplane Bandwidth | 1.44 Tbps |
Forwarding Bandwidth (System) | 720 Gbps |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 in |
Depth | 12.5 in |
Height | 22.6 in |
Min Operating Temperature | 23 °F |
Max Operating Temperature | 113 °F |
Humidity Range (Operating) | 10 - 95% (non-condensing) |
Min Storage Temperature | -40 °F |
Max Storage Temperature | 158 °F |
Humidity Range (Storage) | 10 - 95% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco IOS XE, web GUI, CLI, SNMP, REST API |
Cloud Monitoring Compatibility | Cisco DNA Center (optional) |
Licensing Model | Subscription-based Cisco DNA and Network Essentials/Advantage licenses (sold separately) |
Bundled License | Cisco K‑12 Education SKU (may reflect education pricing, license separate) |