Product Type | Fiber Line Card |
Form Factor | Plug-In Card |
Chassis Compatibility | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series |
Weight | 9.5 lbs (approximate) |
Power Consumption | Up to 400W depending on configuration |
Power Requirements | Supplied by chassis power |
Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 48-Port 10G SFP+ TAA Line Card


Key Benefits

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- Deliver enterprise-level network performance with 48 x 10Gbps SFP+ ports, ideal for high-throughput environments
- Ensure compliance in government and secure installations with full TAA certification
- Optimize capital investment with modular integration into existing Catalyst 9400 infrastructure, reducing hardware inertia
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 48-Port 10G SFP+ TAA Line Card is a high-density, modular line card designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9400 chassis. Offering 48 SFP+ ports with 10 Gbps data rates, it supports robust, wired connectivity suitable for demanding enterprise and government-compliant environments. Its TAA-compliance and manufacture in Mexico make it viable for regulated deployments. Measuring 14.92" x 14.57" x 1.6", the card is a space-efficient upgrade path for high-throughput applications, centralizing your fiber uplinks and maximizing performance while minimizing infrastructure complexity.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Country of Origin | Mexico |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | UL, IEC/EN/UL 60950-1, EN55022 Class A, FCC Part 15 Class A |
MTBF | Over 300,000 hours |
Advanced Security Features
MACsec Encryption | Yes (hardware capable) |
TrustSec Support | Yes |
Segmentation | Software Defined Access (SD-Access)–ready with Cisco DNA |
Secure Boot | Yes |
Image Signing and Validation | Yes |
Runtime Defenses | Yes |
Role-Based Access Control | Yes |
Interfaces
Network / Interface Type | SFP+ |
Number of Ports | 48 |
Port Type | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbps |
Aggregate Bandwidth | 960 Gbps full duplex |
Uplink Module Support | Yes |
Interface Standards | IEEE 802.3ae |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Transport Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Hot Swappable Ports | Yes |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 14.92 x 14.57 x 1.6 inches |
Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
Storage Temperature | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 90% non-condensing |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Cooling Type | Air-cooled via chassis fans |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco IOS XE – via Switch Control Plane |
License Requirement | Cisco DNA or Network Advantage/Essentials license depending on use case |
Included Cloud Features | Cisco DNA Center compatibility (license required) |