Product Type | Modular switch chassis |
Device Type | Switch |
Form Factor | 6U rack-mountable |
Airflow | Side-to-side |
Fan Tray | Included |
Chassis Slots | 4 line card slots, 2 supervisor module slots |
Max Installed Modules | 4 line cards |
Hot-Swap Components | Supervisor modules, line cards, power supplies |
Redundancy Options | N+N power redundancy (optional) |
Power Supply | Internal, hot-plug (not included) |
Power Redundancy | Optional |
Power Redundancy Scheme | N+N |
Software Included | Cisco DNA Advantage (1 year) |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited lifetime with NBD replacement |
Intended Use | Federal deployments |
Pricing Type | Federal government |
Cisco Catalyst 9404R 4-Slot Switch Chassis, Fed Only



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- Federal government pricing and TAA compliance make it ideal for public sector procurement.
- Integrated Cisco DNA Advantage license supports automation and network intelligence out of the box.
- Modular 4-slot design with optional power redundancy ensures long-term scalability and uptime.
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9404R is a modular rack-mountable 6U switch chassis tailored for federal deployments. Designed with side-to-side airflow and featuring a fan tray, it ensures optimal thermal management. It offers 4 line card slots and 2 supervisor slots, all hot-swappable, supporting high availability configurations. With optional N+N power redundancy and Cisco DNA Advantage software included for one year, this unit lays a foundation for intelligent network automation and segmentation. Compliant with a wide array of standards such as FCC, EN, UL, and NEBS Level 3, and offering a limited lifetime warranty with next-business-day replacement, it is ideal for mission-critical environments where uptime, compliance, and future growth are paramount.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 in |
Depth | 16.3 in |
Height | 10.4 in |
Weight | 37.92 lbs |
Min Operating Temperature | 23 °F (-5 °C) |
Max Operating Temperature | 113 °F (45 °C) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Min Storage Temperature | -40 °F (-40 °C) |
Max Storage Temperature | 158 °F (70 °C) |
Storage Humidity | 10% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Management Support | Cisco DNA Center |
License Included | Cisco DNA Advantage (1 year) |
Management Interface | Web-based GUI, CLI, SNMP, REST APIs |
Software Support | Cisco IOS XE |
Interfaces
Supervisor Module Slots | 2 (all free) |
Line Card Slots | 4 (all free) |
Available Expansion | Modular slot-based configuration—connectivity defined by installed line cards |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
NEBS Compliance | Level 3 |
Certifications | CISPR 22 Class A, CISPR 24, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, 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, EN 55022 Class A, CNS 13438 Class A, EN 300 386, KN35, KN32 Class A, EN 55032 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, TCVN 7189 Class A, VCCI Class A, TCVN 7317, ETS 300 019-2-1, ETS 300 019-2-2, ETS 300 019-2-3 |
Advanced Security Features
Segmentation Support | Yes - TrustSec and MACsec (with modules) |
Policy Enforcement | Supported via Cisco DNA Center |
Threat Detection | Supports integration with Cisco Stealthwatch and ETA (Encrypted Traffic Analytics) |
Secure Boot | Yes |