The Cisco C9404R-A is part of Cisco’s Catalyst 9400 Series, built as a next-generation modular switching platform for enterprise campus core and distribution layers. It features a 4-slot architecture that supports a variety of line cards, enabling flexible port configurations for both access and aggregation use cases. Powered by Cisco’s advanced ASIC architecture and running on IOS XE, it delivers high throughput, low latency, and consistent performance for demanding network environments.
This chassis is engineered with high availability in mind, supporting redundant supervisors, power supplies, and fans to ensure minimal downtime. It integrates advanced security capabilities such as encrypted traffic analytics, segmentation, and threat defense, making it suitable for modern zero-trust architectures. The system also supports automation and programmability through APIs and SD-Access, allowing IT teams to simplify operations and scale efficiently.
Ideal for large enterprises, government organizations, and campus environments, the C9404R-E provides investment protection through modular upgrades and long-term scalability, while maintaining energy efficiency and robust performance for evolving network needs.
