Cisco C9400-LC-48HN | Catalyst 9400 48-Port 5G mGig Line Card, UPOE+ 90W

Q: What is the maximum power budget for this line card?
A: The C9400-LC-48HN supports up to 90W per port via UPOE+ (IEEE 802.3bt) across all 48 ports. Total power budget depends on the chassis power supply configuration; ensure adequate power supplies (e.g., C9400-PWR-3200AC) are installed to support full PoE load.

Q: Which Catalyst 9400 supervisor engines are compatible?
A: The C9400-LC-48HN is compatible with all Catalyst 9400 Series supervisor engines, including C9400-SUP-1, C9400-SUP-1XL, C9400-SUP-1XL-Y, C9400X-SUP-2, and C9400X-SUP-2XL. Bandwidth per slot scales from 80 Gbps up to 480 Gbps depending on the supervisor model installed.

Q: Can I mix this line card with other Catalyst 9400 line cards in the same chassis?
A: Yes, the C9400-LC-48HN can be mixed with other Catalyst 9400 line cards (such as fiber uplink cards, 10G copper, or standard gigabit cards) in the same chassis. Ensure total chassis power budget is sufficient and unused slots have blank filler plates (C9400-S-BLANK) installed for proper airflow.

Q: What types of devices are ideal for deployment with this line card?
A: The C9400-LC-48HN is ideal for high-power IoT and digital building devices including Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E access points, PTZ security cameras, thermal imaging cameras, IP video phones, LED lighting systems, digital signage displays, and thin clients requiring up to 90W of power.

Q: Does this line card require a separate license?
A: No, the C9400-LC-48HN inherits licensing from the Catalyst 9400 chassis supervisor engine. Network Essentials, Advantage, or Premier licenses are applied at the chassis level and enable features across all installed line cards.