Overview
The Cisco Catalyst C9400-SUP-1XL-Y is a next-generation supervisor engine designed for enterprise-class core and aggregation layers within the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series modular switches. It offers advanced features and high-performance capabilities to support modern network demands.
This supervisor engine is optimized for high-performance enterprise networks, providing scalability, advanced security features, and investment protection through its support for 25G uplink connectivity. It is well-suited for organizations looking to enhance their network infrastructure to meet evolving business needs.
Specifications:
- Performance:
- Supports up to 240 Gbps per slot, ensuring high throughput for data-intensive applications.
- Uplink Ports:
- Equipped with 25 Gigabit Ethernet (25G) uplinks, providing enhanced connectivity options for network aggregation and core deployments.
- Hardware Capabilities:
- Built on the Cisco Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) 2.0 ASIC, offering a programmable pipeline and microengine capabilities.
- Features flexible, template-based configurable allocation for Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and Quality of Service (QoS) entries.
- Advanced Services Support:
- Hardware-ready to support advanced routing and infrastructure services, including Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS).
- Capable of software-defined access control and border capabilities, such as a host-tracking database, cross-domain connectivity, and VPN Routing and Forwarding (VRF)-aware Locator/ID Separation Protocol (LISP).
- Compatibility:
- Designed for use with Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series chassis, including models like the C9407R and C9410R.
- Supports various line cards and modules within the Catalyst 9400 Series, offering flexibility in network design.
- Software Requirements:
- Requires Cisco IOS XE software, with specific version requirements depending on the deployed features and network configurations.
