CISCO C9400-LC-48U

The Cisco C9400-LC-48U is a line card designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular switches. It’s a key component for building robust and scalable enterprise networks. Here’s a breakdown of its features and benefits:  

Key Features:

• High-Density Port Configuration: This line card offers 48 ports of 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connectivity, providing ample connections for a large number of devices on your network.  
• UPoE Support: It supports Cisco’s Universal Power Over Ethernet (UPoE), which can deliver up to 60W of power per port. This is great for powering devices like IP phones, wireless access points, and other PoE-enabled equipment.  
• Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features: The C9400-LC-48U supports a wide range of Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, including VLANs, Quality of Service (QoS), and routing protocols. This allows you to create a sophisticated and efficient network.  
• High Availability: The Catalyst 9400 Series switches, including this line card, are built for high availability. They often feature redundant supervisor engines and power supplies to minimize downtime.  
• Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) Support: This line card is compatible with SD-Access, Cisco’s network architecture that provides automated policy enforcement and network segmentation for improved security and management.  

Benefits:

• Scalability: The high port density makes it suitable for growing organizations with increasing connectivity needs.
• Power over Ethernet: UPoE simplifies the deployment of PoE devices, reducing cabling complexity and installation costs.  
• Performance: The line card offers high performance and throughput, ensuring your network can handle demanding applications.  
• Security: Advanced security features help protect your network from potential threats.  
• Flexibility: The modular design of the Catalyst 9400 Series allows you to customize your network to meet your specific requirements.