CISCO C9400-LC-48H

The Cisco C9400-LC-48H is a line card designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular switches. Here’s a breakdown of its key features and capabilities:  

Key Features:

• High-Density Ports: It provides 48 ports of 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 connectivity, ideal for connecting a large number of end devices.  
• Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) and Cisco Universal Power Over Ethernet Plus (UPoE+): This line card supports both PoE+ (up to 30W per port) and UPoE+ (up to 90W per port), allowing you to power a wide range of devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, security cameras, and even LED lighting.  
• Multigigabit Technology: Some versions of this line card may support multigigabit speeds (2.5G and 5G) in addition to 1G, providing flexibility for higher bandwidth devices.  
• Advanced Features: As part of the Catalyst 9400 series, it supports advanced features like:
  • Security: Cisco TrustSec, MACsec encryption, and advanced ACLs.  
  • Quality of Service (QoS): Prioritize critical network traffic.  
  • Software-Defined Access (SD-Access): Enables automated policy enforcement and network segmentation.  
  • Cisco IOS XE Software: Provides a rich set of features and capabilities, including programmability, automation, and assurance.  

Benefits:

• Scalability: The modular design of the Catalyst 9400 series allows you to scale your network as needed by adding more line cards.  
• High Availability: The 9400 series offers redundancy features like SSO/NSF and N+1/N+N power supply redundancy to ensure network uptime.  
• Investment Protection: The chassis architecture is designed to support future technologies and bandwidth requirements, protecting your investment.  
• Simplified Management: Cisco IOS XE software and SD-Access provide tools for simplified network management and automation.  

Use Cases:

• Enterprise Access Layer: Connect end-user devices in large office environments.
• Campus Networks: Deploy in campus buildings to provide access connectivity.
• Data Centers: Support high-density connectivity for servers and other devices.

Important Notes:

• The specific features and capabilities of the C9400-LC-48H may vary depending on the exact model and revision. Always refer to the official Cisco documentation for the most accurate information.
• This line card requires a Catalyst 9400 Series chassis and supervisor engine to function.