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Cisco N9K-X9400-22L | Nexus 9400 22-Port 10/25/50G Line Card, SFP56, MACsec

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Description

The Cisco N9K-X9400-22L is a high-density line card for the Nexus 9400 Series modular chassis, delivering 22 ports of multi-rate 10/25/50G connectivity via SFP56 interfaces. Designed for data center access and aggregation deployments, it supports MACsec encryption on all ports for wire-speed security. This LEM integrates seamlessly into Nexus 9400 platforms running Cisco NX-OS or ACI mode, enabling flexible, scalable fabric architectures with low latency and comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 feature sets.

Features

Multi-rate SFP56 ports supporting 10G, 25G, and 50G speeds for flexible deployment
- Full MACsec encryption support on all 22 ports for data-in-transit security
- Cisco Cloud Scale ASIC technology for high-performance forwarding
- Support for VXLAN EVPN fabrics and hierarchical multisite deployments
- Comprehensive Layer 2 protocols including VLANs, STP, and LACP
- Advanced Layer 3 routing with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and multicast support
- Low latency forwarding optimized for high-speed data center applications
- Precision Time Protocol (PTP) with Class C timing accuracy
- Synchronous Ethernet for frequency and time distribution
- RoCEv2 support for lossless RDMA over Converged Ethernet
- Intelligent buffer management and ECN for congestion control
- Telemetry and analytics support for real-time network visibility
- Dual operating mode support: Cisco NX-OS and Cisco ACI

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

22x SFP56 ports supporting 10G/25G/50G multi-rate operation
- MACsec encryption supported on all 22 ports
- Compatible with Cisco Nexus 9400 Series chassis (N9K-C9408)
- Form factor: Line Expansion Module (LEM)
- Dimensions: 6.73 x 1.88 x 9.45 inches
- Weight: 3.63 lb (1.65 kg)
- Power consumption: Typical 52W, Maximum 110W
- Operating modes: Cisco NX-OS and Cisco ACI
- Supports Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and Synchronous Ethernet
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities
- Hot-swappable module design

FAQs

Q: What chassis is the N9K-X9400-22L compatible with?
A: The N9K-X9400-22L line card is designed for the Cisco Nexus 9400 Series chassis, specifically the N9K-C9408 modular switch with 8 line card slots.

Q: Does this line card support MACsec encryption?
A: Yes, the N9K-X9400-22L supports MACsec (IEEE 802.1ae) encryption on all 22 ports, providing wire-speed security for server, border leaf, and leaf-to-spine connectivity.

Q: Can I mix different speed optics on this module?
A: Yes, the N9K-X9400-22L supports multi-rate operation with 10G, 25G, and 50G optics on the same module, though certain restrictions apply when using 50G optics with MACsec enabled.

Q: What operating systems does this line card support?
A: The N9K-X9400-22L supports both Cisco NX-OS mode for traditional data center fabrics and Cisco ACI mode for application-centric infrastructure deployments.

Q: Is this module hot-swappable?
A: Yes, the N9K-X9400-22L is a hot-swappable line expansion module, allowing online insertion and removal without disrupting chassis operations.

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