(NEW) Catalyst 9400 Chassis Models - C9400-LC-12QC

Overview

The Cisco C9400-LC-12QC is a line card designed for the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular switches. This model provides high-density 40-Gigabit Ethernet and 100-Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, making it ideal for large campus networks and enterprise core environments where high-performance and scalable connectivity is required.

Specs

• Model: C9400-LC-12QC
• Product Family: Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Line Cards

Key Features:

• Ports:

  • 12 ports of 40G/100G Ethernet.
  • Provides flexibility for high-bandwidth connectivity, supporting both 40G QSFP+ and 100G QSFP28 transceivers.

• Performance:

  • Supports full line-rate throughput for all 12 ports, ensuring no bottlenecks in data transmission.
  • Capable of handling high-density environments with demanding traffic, such as large enterprise data centers, campuses, or service provider networks.

• Scalability:

  • Designed for scalability, allowing for future network growth with the ability to increase port density and bandwidth without replacing hardware.
  • Can be used in conjunction with other line cards in the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series to build a versatile and high-performing switching infrastructure.

• Network Services:

  • Support for advanced routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP, and IPv6.
  • Support for Multicast, QoS, and MPLS to handle various types of traffic and provide efficient routing and switching.

• Reliability and Redundancy:

  • Hot-swappable, allowing the line card to be replaced or added without network disruption.
  • Redundancy features such as Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF) and Stateful Switchover (SSO) when paired with redundant supervisors for maximum uptime.

• Security:

  • MACsec (802.1AE) encryption support for secure data transmission at Layer 2.
  • Support for TrustSec for enhanced network security and role-based access control.

Interfaces and Connectivity:

• Supported Transceivers:
  • Compatible with QSFP+ for 40G connections and QSFP28 for 100G connections, providing flexibility based on network requirements.
• Flexible Deployment:
  • Suitable for aggregation or core layers in large enterprises, providing uplinks to distribution or core networks.
  • Can also serve as high-speed access or aggregation switches in data centers with substantial bandwidth requirements.

Management:

• Management Tools:
  • Managed through Cisco’s IOS XE operating system and can be integrated into Cisco DNA Center for policy-based automation and advanced analytics.
  • Supports SNMP, CLI, and web-based management interfaces for monitoring and configuration.

Power and Environmental Specifications:

• Power Consumption: Power usage will depend on the number of active ports and transceivers being utilized.
• Operating Temperature: Supports standard data center or enterprise campus environmental conditions.