Product Brief
The Cisco C9400-LC-24S is a 24-port Gigabit Ethernet fiber line card for the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular switches. Designed for high-performance enterprise networks, this module offers secure, scalable, and reliable fiber connectivity for access or aggregation layers. It's ideal for environments requiring long-distance connections, low-latency performance, and seamless integration with Cisco SD-Access and DNA Center.
Product Details
The C9400-LC-24S supports 24 SFP ports operating at 1 Gigabit Ethernet speed. It delivers up to 480 Gbps of slot bandwidth and non-blocking performance, making it suitable for fiber-based access or aggregation in large campus networks. With full support for Cisco IOS XE and advanced security features like TrustSec and Encrypted Traffic Analytics, this line card is optimized for modern enterprise needs. It is hot-swappable and field-replaceable, offering ease of maintenance and high availability.
Key Features
24-port Gigabit SFP fiber line card for Catalyst 9400 Series
Supports long-distance and secure fiber connectivity
Non-blocking architecture with up to 480 Gbps slot bandwidth
Cisco DNA Center and SD-Access ready
Compatible with 1G SFP optics (SX, LX, ZX, etc.)
Fully programmable with Cisco IOS XE
Hot-swappable for continuous operation
Advanced security: TrustSec, ETA, and segmentation
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Model | Cisco C9400-LC-24S |
| Port Count | 24 x 1G SFP |
| Port Type | Fiber (SFP-based) |
| Slot Bandwidth | Up to 480 Gbps |
| Optical Module Support | 1000BASE-SX, LX, ZX, etc. |
| Software | Cisco IOS XE |
| SD-Access Support | Yes |
| High Availability | Supported with redundant supervisors |
| Hot-Swappable | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
Similar Models Specifications
| Model | Ports | Port Speed | Slot Bandwidth | Use Case |
| C9400-LC-24S | 24 x SFP | 1G | Up to 480 Gbps | Secure fiber access/aggregation |
| C9400-LC-24XS | 24 x SFP+ | 1G/10G | Up to 480 Gbps | High-speed fiber aggregation |
| C9400-LC-48T | 48 x RJ-45 | 10/100/1000 Mbps | Up to 480 Gbps | Copper-based enterprise access |
