Catalyst 9400 Series 24‑Port 1 Gb SFP Line Card
Product Description
The Cisco C9400‑LC‑24S is a modular line card designed for Cisco Systems Catalyst 9400 Series chassis switches, providing 24 × 1 Gigabit Ethernet SFP fiber ports that deliver flexible fiber connectivity for enterprise access, distribution, or small data‑center environments. This line card expands the chassis platform’s port capacity and enables high‑density 1 Gb SFP connectivity through a hot‑swappable, serviceable module.
It supports Gigabit Ethernet traffic in non‑blocking mode, making it an excellent choice when you need reliable fiber uplinks and network segmentation in modular Catalyst 9400 deployments.
Model Type
Modular Line Card — 24× 1 Gb SFP Fiber Ports for Catalyst 9400 Series
Category
Networking – Catalyst 9400 Series Switch Expansion Module
Key Features
24 × 1 Gb Fiber SFP Ports — Provides fiber connectivity for access and aggregation applications in modular enterprise switches.
Non‑Blocking Full‑Duplex Performance — Handles Gigabit traffic without congestion for reliable network throughput.
Modular Plug‑In Design — Fits into Catalyst 9400 chassis slots, easily installed and serviceable without powering down the system.
Enterprise Fiber Connectivity — Ideal for scenarios requiring fiber access, uplinks, or distribution links between switches and networking infrastructure.
Supports Enterprise Switching Standards — Compatible with standard Ethernet features and management tools used on Cisco Catalyst 9400 platforms.
Cisco IOS‑XE Controlled — Managed by the Catalyst 9400 supervisor engine running IOS‑XE software with full feature support.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Cisco C9400‑LC‑24S |
| Series | Catalyst 9400 |
| Port Count | 24 |
| Port Type | 1 Gb SFP |
| Port Speed | 1 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | ~24 Gbps aggregate (full duplex) |
| Compatibility | Catalyst 9400 chassis (C9404R, C9407R, C9410R) with compatible supervisor modules |
| Module Form Factor | Hot‑swappable line card |
| Deployment | Enterprise fiber access / aggregation |
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise Access Expansion — Adds high‑density fiber Gigabit ports to Catalyst 9400 chassis.
Fiber Uplink Aggregation — Connects distribution or core switches via SFP optics.
Modular Campus Infrastructure — Provides scalable fiber interfaces for modular campus backbones.
Mixed Line‑Card Deployments — Used alongside higher‑speed line cards to tailor chassis port configurations.








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