Catalyst 9400 Series 4-Slot Modular Switch Chassis

Product Description

The Cisco C9404R is a compact modular switch chassis designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series, offering a scalable and resilient platform for enterprise campus and distribution networks. Featuring four slots for supervisors and line cards, this chassis provides a flexible foundation for building high-performance switching infrastructures tailored to organizational needs.

Engineered for reliability, the C9404R supports redundant supervisors, power supplies, and fan trays, ensuring continuous operation in mission-critical environments. Its modular architecture allows organizations to scale port density, uplink speeds, and power capacity as network demands grow, without replacing the entire switching platform.

Ideal for midsize campus cores, distribution layers, and high-density access deployments, the C9404R delivers enterprise-grade performance with long-term investment protection.

Model Type

Modular Switch Chassis — 4-Slot Platform for Catalyst 9400 Series

Category

Networking – Modular Switch Chassis

Key Features

4-Slot Modular Design — Supports a mix of supervisor engines and line cards for flexible network architecture.

High Availability Architecture — Supports redundant supervisors, power supplies, and fan trays for nonstop operation.

Scalable Performance — Enables expansion of ports, uplinks, and power budgets without chassis replacement.

Hot-Swappable Components — Supervisors, PSUs, fans, and line cards can be replaced without downtime.

Optimized for Campus Networks — Designed for enterprise access, distribution, and small campus core deployments.

Cisco IOS-XE Platform Support — Enables automation, security segmentation, telemetry, and advanced routing.

Investment Protection — Compatible with multiple Catalyst 9400 supervisors and line card generations.

Technical Specs at a Glance

Typical Use Cases

Enterprise Campus Distribution — Provides scalable switching infrastructure for growing office environments.

Compact Campus Core — Ideal for midsize organizations needing modular core switching with redundancy.

High-Density Access Layer — Supports PoE and fiber line cards for large user/device deployments.

Scalable Network Infrastructure — Allows organizations to expand ports, speed, and power without replacing hardware.