Product Brief
The Cisco C9400-SUP-1 is a next-generation supervisor engine for the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular switches. It delivers advanced network intelligence, high availability, and full programmability, making it ideal for enterprise campus core and aggregation layers. Designed for scalability and software-defined access (SD-Access), it ensures reliable, secure, and future-ready networking.
Product Details
The C9400-SUP-1 supervisor engine provides centralized control for Catalyst 9400 chassis, enabling high-speed packet forwarding, real-time analytics, and policy-based automation. With support for Cisco DNA Center, this module brings powerful capabilities like encrypted traffic analytics, segment routing, and Zero Trust security frameworks. It includes an 8-core x86 CPU, supports 240 Gbps per slot, and enables nonstop forwarding (NSF) and stateful switchover (SSO) for uninterrupted operation.
Key Features
Supervisor engine for Catalyst 9400 Series modular switches
Delivers up to 480 Gbps system bandwidth per module
Supports Cisco DNA and SD-Access for network automation
Encrypted traffic analytics for proactive threat detection
Stateful Switchover (SSO) and NSF for high availability
Integrated x86 CPU for programmability and telemetry
Cisco IOS XE software for modern enterprise networks
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Model | Cisco C9400-SUP-1 |
| Type | Supervisor Engine for Catalyst 9400 |
| Forwarding Performance | Up to 480 Gbps |
| CPU | 8-core x86 processor |
| Memory | 16 GB DRAM, 16 GB Flash |
| High Availability Support | NSF, SSO |
| Software | Cisco IOS XE |
| Ports | 1x 1G/10G/40G uplink, 1x management port |
| Management Capabilities | Cisco DNA Center, NetFlow, SNMP |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
Similar Models Specifications
| Model | System Bandwidth | CPU Type | HA Features | Notes |
| C9400-SUP-1 | 480 Gbps | 8-core x86 | NSF, SSO | Standard performance, enterprise-ready |
| C9400-SUP-1XL | 960 Gbps | 8-core x86 | NSF, SSO | Higher bandwidth version |
| C9400X-SUP-2 | 2.4 Tbps | Enhanced x86 | NSF, SSO, TrustSec | For very large-scale deployments |
