C9404R Introduction
The Cisco Catalyst C9404R is a 4-slot modular chassis switch that is part of Cisco’s leading enterprise access switching platform. It offers high scalability, performance, and redundancy for small to medium campus networks.
Key Features
C9404R Flexible Modular Design
- 2 supervisor engine slots
- 2 line card slots
- Supports redundant supervisor engines
- Provides up to 480 Gbps per line card slot
High Density PoE
- Delivers up to 4320W PoE power per line card slot
- Powers PoE devices like IP phones, Wi-Fi access points, surveillance cameras etc.
Compact and Rack-mountable
- 10.47 x 17.30 x 16.30 in (HxWxD)
- Weighs 39 lb with fan tray
- 19-inch rack mountable with included hardware
Advanced Monitoring and Troubleshooting
- Cisco Catalyst Software provides end-to-end network visibility
- Automated monitoring and troubleshooting with Cisco ThousandEyes
Quick Specification
Spec | Details |
---|---|
Slots | 4 (2 supervisor, 2 line card) |
Redundancy | Yes |
PoE | Up to 4320W per slot |
Throughput | Up to 480 Gbps per slot |
Dimensions | 10.47 x 17.30 x 16.30 in |
Weight | 39 lb |
C9404R Use Cases
The C9404R can be used as an access or distribution switch in enterprise and SMB networks. Its high port density, PoE power and modular capabilities make it ideal for:
- Campus access layer switching
- Building distribution layer switching
- Powering VoIP phones, WiFi APs, security cameras
- Network access in offices, branches etc.
With its advanced software features, the C9404R provides a secure, intelligent foundation for intent-based networking and SD-Access architectures.
Recommended Elements for C9404R
Component | Details |
---|---|
Supervisor Engine | C9400X-SUP-2XL or C9400X-SUP-2 |
Line Cards | High Density PoE like C9400-LC-48U |
Power Supply | C9400-PWR-3200AC |
Fan Tray | C9410-FAN |
Mounting | C9404-RACK-19-KIT Rack Mount Kit |
Comparison to Similar Switches
Feature | Cisco Catalyst C9404R | Cisco Catalyst 3850 4-Slot |
---|---|---|
Throughput | Up to 480 Gbps per slot | Up to 80 Gbps per slot |
PoE | Up to 4320W per slot | Up to 1440W per slot |
Modular Slots | 2 | Fixed |
Expansion | High – modular design | Limited – fixed ports |
Full Specifications
Feature | Details |
---|---|
Total Slots | 4 (2 supervisor, 2 line card) |
Line Card Slots | 2 |
Supervisor Slots | 2 |
Dimensions | 10.47 x 17.30 x 16.30 in (HxWxD) |
Weight | 39 lb with fan tray |
PoE Per Slot | Up to 4320W |
Throughput Per Slot | Up to 480 Gbps |
Port Density | Up to 96 ports |
Redundancy | Yes |
Airflow | Side-to-Side |
Rack Mountable | Yes, 19″ rack |
Operating Temperature | -5°C to 45°C / 23°F to 113°F |
Input Voltage | 100-240 VAC |
Total System Bandwidth | Up to 960 Gbps |
Switching Capacity | Up to 1.2 Tbps |
Forwarding Rate | Up to 952 Mpps |
MAC Address Table Size | 64,000 entries |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
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