48-Port mGig Data Only 2.5G/5G/10G RFID Tag

Cisco C9400-LC-48TX 48-Port Multigigabit Data Line Card

48-Port Multigigabit Ethernet data-only copper line card for the Catalyst 9400 Series. Supports 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G speeds for high-bandwidth data endpoints.

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Product Overview

48-Port Multigigabit

Provides 48 ports of multigigabit Ethernet connectivity supporting 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G speeds for high-bandwidth endpoints.

Wi-Fi 6/6E Ready

Designed to support the bandwidth demands of Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E access points with multigigabit uplinks.

Hot-Swappable

Field-replaceable line card can be inserted or removed without powering down the chassis, minimizing maintenance windows.

Enterprise Security

Supports MACsec encryption, Trustworthy Systems, and Encrypted Traffic Analytics for end-to-end security across the network.

Cisco DNA Ready

Fully supported by Cisco DNA Center and SD-Access for automated provisioning, policy management, and assurance.

RFID Asset Tracking

Built-in RFID tag enables automated asset management and inventory tracking across your infrastructure.

Features and Benefits

Multigigabit data-only connectivity for the Catalyst 9400 chassis.

The C9400-LC-48TX delivers 48 ports of multigigabit data-only connectivity up to 10G, ideal for high-bandwidth endpoints that have dedicated power sources.

Wire-Rate Performance

Delivers full line-rate forwarding across all ports for consistent, predictable application performance.

MACsec Encryption

Hardware-based 128/256-bit AES MACsec encryption secures data in transit across all links.

Programmable

NETCONF/YANG, RESTCONF, and streaming telemetry support for full network automation and monitoring.

Modular Scalability

Mix and match with other Catalyst 9400 line cards to build the exact port density and type your network requires.

Easy Maintenance

Hot-swappable design with front-panel LEDs for quick status monitoring and field replacement without downtime.

High Availability

Works with redundant supervisors supporting SSO, NSF, and ISSU for zero-downtime operations.

Feature & Benefit Details

Feature

Benefit

48x mGig Data Ports

Multigigabit speeds up to 10G for high-bandwidth data endpoints without PoE power overhead.

Hot-Swappable Design

Insert or remove line cards without chassis reboot, reducing planned downtime to zero.

MACsec Encryption

Hardware-accelerated Layer 2 encryption protects data in motion without performance penalty.

Cisco DNA Center Support

Centralized management, automation, and assurance for simplified Day-2 operations.

SD-Access Ready

Supports Software-Defined Access for automated segmentation and consistent policy enforcement.

RFID Asset Tracking

Integrated RFID tag streamlines inventory management and asset tracking across deployments.

Specifications

Ports

Total ports48

Port typeRJ-45 (mGig)

Speed100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G

Performance

Forwarding rateLine rate

Switching bandwidth960 Gbps

MACsec128/256-bit AES

Physical

Form factorSingle-slot line card

Hot-swappableYes

RFID tagYes

Compatibility

Chassis supportC9404R, C9407R, C9410R

Supervisor supportSUP-1, SUP-1XL, SUP-2, SUP-2XL

SoftwareCisco IOS XE

Ordering Information

C9400-LC-48TX

48-Port Multigigabit Ethernet (Data only) line card

Documentation

Data Sheet

Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Line Card Data Sheet. Full specifications, features, and ordering information.

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