Cisco Switch Catalyst 9400

The Cisco C9404R is an advanced enterprise-class switch chassis designed to provide flexible, scalable, and high-performance networking for demanding business environments. As part of the Cisco 9400 series, the C9404R offers an exceptional combination of performance and reliability, underpinning critical operations in data centers and enterprise networks. C9404R integrates supervisor engine redundancy for uninterrupted service and supports integrated PoE power delivery, addressing the needs of growing wired and wireless edge infrastructures. Optimized for ease of management, this Cisco solution features a modular chassis with four slots, maximizing deployment and expansion flexibility. 9400 architecture maximizes PoE delivery and bandwidth scalability, offering up to 2,880W PoE per slot and line-card bandwidth scalability up to 480 Gbps across all slots. With environmental compliance, robust regulatory certifications, and a rated MTBF exceeding two million hours, the Cisco C9404R is engineered to meet the most stringent requirements of distributed modern networks. Comprehensive safety and EMC standards provide assurance for global deployment, making c9404r a trusted choice for organizations seeking resilient, future-ready switching infrastructure.

Product Features Comparison

Model	C9404R	C1-WS3650-48FQM/K9	C1-N7706-B23S2E	C1-C4503-E
Brand	Cisco	Cisco	Cisco	Cisco
Port Configuration	n/a	48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, 4 x SFP+ (10G) uplinks	n/a	n/a
Switching Capacity	Up to 480 Gbps on all slots	176 Gbps	21 Tbps	Up to 96 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	n/a	130.95 Mpps	n/a	Up to 72 Mpps
PoE Budget	2880W (per slot)	n/a	n/a	n/a
Stacking Capability	n/a	StackWise-160, up to 9 units	n/a	n/a